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

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.

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

60 min

Cast:

Shep Messing, Clive Toye, Calum Best

Quality:

HD

Director:

Oliver Price

Release:

2026

Country:

United States

Rating:

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