Both John Ourand of Sports Business Journal and Richard Deitsch from Sports Illustrated are reporting that the 2015 Women’s World Cup Final where USA defeated Japan 5-2 to win the tournament averaged a stunning 25.4 million viewers on Fox, setting records for soccer viewership in the United States.
What does the win mean for Women Soccer in America?
When a nation wins, especially a nation that loves sports, it becomes an instant catalyst for a further interest and supportive fan base. The women's soccer team has not won since 1999 and this win has ushered in the interest in a whole new fan base of girls and young women. It gives the nation a role model and example that these women can win again and built upon their success.
The numbers alone for the staggering juggernaut of the event. A peak of 43.2 is amazing for any aport and with the fact it was the women's final, look for an added interest to come from young women in the sports arena.
