Will Cricket Ever Be as Popular as Soccer in the US?

[Sora]

Soccer’s popularity has grown immensely in the US over the years. Can cricket follow a similar trajectory? What lessons can cricket learn from soccer’s success in America?

[Finley]

Yes, I believe that cricket can grow in the United States and become more popular just like soccer. it just need a lot more promotion in the right direction, with the creation of Major League Cricket (MLC) and youth leagues in the US

The good thing is that MLC is helping to fuel interest in cricket in the United Again, even youth leagues are helping to increase interest in cricket in the United States.

[Sixer]

While cricket has a passionate following in the US, it faces an uphill battle to achieve the mainstream popularity of soccer. Soccer enjoys significant cultural and media support, with established youth leagues and a strong professional infrastructure. Cricket, while growing, needs to overcome this established dominance and cultivate a wider audience. This would require sustained investment in grassroots development, increased media coverage, and consistent competitive success at the international level.