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Viewership for the Premier League among young Americans aged 18-34 has increased by 20 percent this season following the US co-hosting of the recent World Cup, according to data from Nielsen Sports released on Monday. NBC and the USA Network have averaged around half a million viewers per game, marking a 3 percent increase in overall Premier League viewership in the US. Jon Stainer, global GM at Nielsen Sports, noted that the World Cup significantly boosted soccer's popularity, introducing it to a broader demographic in the country. He emphasized that fandom is growing not just among older audiences but also among younger and more diverse groups who are now following both domestic leagues like the Premier League and international competitions.