When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game
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Origin countries
USUS
Language
EN
Spoken
English
Production
ITN Productions
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sports documentary
Origin countries
USUS
Language
EN
Spoken
English
Production
ITN Productions
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
sports documentary

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

Released 28 Mar, 2026 1h
 

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

Released 28 Mar, 2026 1h
 

Directed by Oliver Price

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... see more

Directed by Oliver Price

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... see more
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