Nike's "Thank You" Ad an Exclusionary Boys' Club


If the aftermath of a World Cup run that ended too soon for many but nevertheless raised soccer's profile in this country, the marketing minds at Nike have produced a "thank you" spot in honor of the U.S. National Team's somewhat transcendent run.


The tenor of the ad is well-struck, and while it takes a few liberties with the facts (make no mistake: Americans do dive on occasion), the kids in the commercial speak for most of us when they laud the characteristics so often associated with this American team.

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