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.
March 28, 2026
60 min
✓ Released 11 days ago
About
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.
Movie Info
Status: Released
Director: Oliver Price
Runtime: 60 min
Top Cast
Shep Messing
Self
Clive Toye
Self
Calum Best
Self
Pelé
Self (Archive Footage)
George Best
Self (Archive Footage)
Henry Kissinger
Self (Archive Footage)
