It’s because Wi-Fi is freely available in their cities. It’s so ubiquitous it’s not considered that America, what is supposed to be a leading nation, doesn’t have public Wi-Fi that is easily available and reliable.

Manhattan: O’Hanlon’s is the place to be on 14th ST and 1st for Arsenal games. Shame Blind Pig shut down. The overflow bar is a block west at The Winslow (where two scenes were shot for this NBC promotion when they first got rights to the premier league and you might recognize a few of the characters). Warning though, now that people are coming to the pubs again, Arsenal are top of the table, and there’s social media buzz for the pub and supporters group, you need to arrive at least an hour before kick off if you want to get inside. Jack Doyle’s is pretty good but not as lively.

Brooklyn: Berry Park in Greenpoint is fun for the World Cup. Wouldn’t recommend it for club games though. Kent Ale House, Banter Bar.

Queens: Bohemian Hall is another good World Cup watch party. In Queens for the world cup you can get pretty ethnic depending which neighborhood you go to.