When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game
72
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Worth a look
2026 · Movie · 1h 0m
The read
A Balasaur Score of 72 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.2/10. It runs a compact 1h 0m. Streaming on Max.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Key crew
- Oliver PriceDirector
Cast
- Shep MessingSelf
- Clive ToyeSelf
- Calum BestSelf
- PeléSelf (Archive Footage)
- George BestSelf (Archive Footage)
- Henry KissingerSelf (Archive Footage)
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Themes
sports documentary