“Sure. I already see it being popular in Kansas City. I think the fact that kids are interested in it will keep it growing.”

— Mike White, portfolio manager, Lenexa

“I think you can find soccer fans anywhere, and it's getting pretty popular.”

— Levita Bui, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“I don't think it is yet. I think it will be in the future now that more people are getting into it. It just hasn't been traditionally popular here.”

— Liza Pehrson, sales and marketing, Lawrence

“Yes. If you look at the bigger cities in Kansas, they have large Hispanic populations, and soccer is very popular in Mexico. I think it's their national sport.”

— Calvin Standfield, manufacturing, Lawrence