Movie Description
When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game
(2026)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Oliver Price
- Editor : Joel Bye,Sandie Wright,James Russell
- Cast : Shep Messing,Clive Toye,Calum Best,Pelé,George Best,Henry Kissinger
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleWhen Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game
Status Released
Release Information
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2026-03-28
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 00m
Homepagehttps://www.itn.co.uk/media-centre/tnt-sports-commissions-itn-productions-doc-charting-superstarstudded-birth-soccer-usa
Production CompaniesITN Productions
Genres
- Documentary
