Today marks the 30th anniversary of a momentous feat for soccer in America. Three decades ago, the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League announced the signing of Pele, the best player in the world. The news that Pele would come to America gave the NASL the publicity boost it was looking for. All was good for the next few years, as the NASL imported a host of other big name international stars. Unfortunately, the league spent itself into a huge hole and once the big names retired, the NASL withered and died. Still, for one brief shining moment, the eyes of the soccer world were on NYC. England's The Guardian has all the info about Pele's reign in America.
Friday, June 10, 2005
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