When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game
With glitz, glamour and the world’s top players, the North American Soccer League was soccer’s wild child.
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.
2026
PLOT
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.
DIRECTORS
ACTORS
About this movie
When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game (2026) is a movie on MEDIACAST.
Year: 2026.
Director: Oliver Price.
Starring: Shep Messing, Clive Toye, Calum Best, Pelé, George Best.
Plot: 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.
Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year was When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game released?
When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game was released in 2026.
Who starred in When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game?
When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game stars Shep Messing, Clive Toye, Calum Best, Pelé, George Best.
Where can I watch When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game?
Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.