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Sports With Littlefield: The State Of Pro Soccer In The United States And New England

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates a goal during a Copa America Centenario semifinal soccer match against the United States, Tuesday, June 21, 2016, in Houston. (David J. Phillip/AP)
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates a goal during a Copa America Centenario semifinal soccer match against the United States, Tuesday, June 21, 2016, in Houston. (David J. Phillip/AP)

The United States men's national soccer team was soundly defeated Tuesday night in the semifinals of the Copa America tournament by Lionel Messi and Argentina.

Meanwhile, there's talk of a new stadium for the New England Revolution in Dorchester. Is soccer on the upswing in the U.S.? How far does soccer have to go before it can challenge American football?

Guest

Bill Littlefield, host of NPR’s Only A Game, which tweets @OnlyAGameNPR.

This segment aired on June 22, 2016.

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