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.”
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Price
- Original Title
- When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- ITN Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Price
Joel Bye, Sandie Wright, James Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Price
Director
Joel Bye
Editor
Sandie Wright
Editor
James Russell
Editor
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What is When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game 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.
Who directed When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game?
When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game was directed by Oliver Price.
Who stars in When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game?
The principal cast of When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game includes Shep Messing, Clive Toye, Calum Best, Pelé, George Best.
When was When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game released and how long is it?
When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.