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

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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)

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

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    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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    2026-03-28

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

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