When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game
2026, English. Directed by Oliver Price.
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.
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When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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- 28 March 2026
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- United States of America
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When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game?
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Who directed When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game?
When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game (2026) was directed by Oliver Price and stars Shep Messing, Clive Toye, Calum Best.