Which statement best evaluates the effectiveness of this conclusion paragraph? Thesis: Soccer is an exciting and popular sport that deserves more recognition and support in the United States.

Main Points:
Soccer is the most played sport in almost every country around the globe.
Soccer events are constantly some of the most watched sporting events on television.
Soccer is the most popular sport in almost every other country.
Conclusion: The United States should embrace the exciting sport of soccer, just as the rest of the world has. Soccer continues to be one of the most played and watched sports in the world, and it is only becoming more popular. In almost every other country in the world, the popularity of soccer far eclipses that of any other sport.

A.
The conclusion is ineffective because it fails to restate the thesis statement in a new way.

B.
The conclusion is effective because it adds new information not addressed in the main points.

C.
The conclusion is effective because it summarizes the main points of the essay.

D.
The conclusion is ineffective because it does not include a satisfying closing statement.