World Cup-Is it Just Me?

Is it just me or is World Cup suddenly popular in the U.S. just this year, like never before? It seems like everywhere I go, a game is on someplace and people are watching intently and cheering (and I didn't notice this last year, couldn't have even told you when World Cup was on last year). And people who I've never heard express an interest in sports in their life are making comments like "I think Ghana deserves to win this one". This could be because where I work and associate are places that are international melting pots, except I think it's bigger than my little corner of LA. What I want to know is, how far across the country is this soccer fever extending? Are people watching in Kansas? Comment and let me know. Heck, just comment if you're even FROM Kansas and reading my blog!