What got you into Football?
One of our networks, NBC, started broadcasting EPL games last year. That helps a lot because it is hard to be into a league in which you can't watch the games. Like a lot of Americans, I played youth soccer and have followed the US Men's National Team since about 1990. But my interest has been increasing every year since probably 2006.
What American sports do you enjoy?
I hate watch baseball--so freaking boring, but what else are you going to watch in the middle of the summer? Big Brother (or some other crap reality show)? I watch as much NBA as possible and follow the NFL closely. If it is sport and it is on TV, I'll probably watch it. I've been watching more and more MLS as well, but I don't have a favorite team. I generally just follow our national team players to check in on how they look.
Will football (soccer) finally become a major thing in USA after the exploits of this world cup, in your own opinion?
The major benefit for soccer in the US is that it does not come with concussion problems. In my opinion (hot sports take!), the NFL's popularity has peaked and from here on out fewer youths will play it because of fears of head injury. The scientists are learning more and more about head injuries over time and as it turns out, the every play hits in American football and as detrimental to brain health as the big hits they are trying to remove from the game. To put it starkly: head injuries are inherent to American football. Because of that, soccer stands to gain significantly. The quality of play in the MLS is improving and they've got huge fan bases in some cities (Portland, Seattle, KC, Salt Lake, Columbus and DC). The game is growing, the networks are showing it and parents are pushing their children towards it. So yeah, soccer is gaining quickly in the US.
Which are the most popular EPL teams in USA (Or Canada for that matter)?
A lot of people with bad taste pick the major powers--Man U, Arsenal, etc. I do have one friend who is a Fulham fan and follows the Championship division closely. So there are some uber fans around as well.