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

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.

Released

2026-03-28

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

60 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Oliver Price