When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game

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When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game

With glitz, glamour and the world’s top players, the North American Soccer League was soccer’s wild child.

The film examines the North America Soccer League’s (NASL) explosive growth during the 1970’s and 80’s with some of the greatest footballers in history - including Pelé, George Best, and Johan Cruyff - bringing unprecedented attention to the game. Through rare archive footage and intimate interviews, the documentary explores how the NASL became a cultural phenomenon, blending sport, celebrity, and ambition in a uniquely American experiment to popularize the world’s game.

Release Date

2026-03-28

Year

2026

Duration

1h 0m

Status

Released

Score

0.00

Production

#sports-documentary

Cast

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Shep Messing

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Clive Toye

Calum Best

Calum Best

Pelé

Pelé

Self (Archive Footage)

George Best

George Best

Self (Archive Footage)

Henry Kissinger

Henry Kissinger

Self (Archive Footage)