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.”

Director: Oliver Price
Year: 2026
Runtime: 1h 0m

Release: 2026
Language: en
Country: US

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01 · Overview

What it’s about

The story

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.