When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game (2026)

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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.

Oyuncular

• Shep Messing

  Self

• Clive Toye

  Self

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  Calum Best

  Self

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  Pelé

  Self (Archive Footage)

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  George Best

  Self (Archive Footage)

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  Henry Kissinger

  Self (Archive Footage)

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Yönetmen

Oliver Price

Kurgu

Joel Bye, Sandie Wright +1 kişi