When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful GameMovie
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.
About When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game
When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game is a 2026 documentary movie directed by Oliver Price.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 0m, production credits from United States of America, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Shep Messing, Clive Toye, Calum Best, Pelé. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
