Soccer Specialty Store

So I just went to the website of the self proclaimed largest chain of soccer franchise stores in the nation, Soccer Post. Here is what they claim:

• Currently there are Soccer Post stores in ten states, from New Hampshire toCalifornia 
• Soccer Post is the largest chain of franchised soccer specialty retail stores
• Soccer Post has been in business since 1991

Anybody else think there is some room for growth? After watching the world cup this year, I'd be willing to bet that the US sports market is going to trend toward soccer for the next 10-20 years. This means more kids signed up for soccer leagues, more adults joining leagues, and more money being spent on the sport.

Yes, you can get soccer stuff at Dick's and Sports Authority and all of those stores, but expertise is valuable. Being a store that caters to a specific sport makes it easier to shop. 


I think there is room for new businesses in the soccer genre.