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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.

Top Cast

  • Shep Messing

    Shep Messing

    Self

  • Clive Toye

    Clive Toye

    Self

  • Calum Best

    Calum Best

    Self

  • Pelé

    Pelé

    Self (Archive Footage)

  • George Best

    George Best

    Self (Archive Footage)

  • Henry Kissinger

    Henry Kissinger

    Self (Archive Footage)

Overview

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.

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