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

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

With glitz, glamour and the world’s top players, the North American Soccer League was soccer’s wild child.

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  • Release Date: 2026-03-28
  • Runtime: 1h 0min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: ITN Productions
  • Director: Oliver Price

Summary

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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  • Shep Messing

    as Self
  • Clive Toye

    as Self
  • Calum Best

    as Self
  • Pelé

    as Self (Archive Footage)
  • George Best

    as Self (Archive Footage)
  • Henry Kissinger

    as Self (Archive Footage)
Production Natalie Chow Producer's Assistant
Production Hollie Clark Production Manager
Directing Oliver Price Director

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