Video - Soccer Circus: The Wild Rise and Legacy of NASL

Did you know that the United States once had a national soccer league that was a complete disaster? In the late 1960s, the North American Soccer League (NASL) was launched, and it was pure chaos. They'd sign international stars like Pele and George Best, but the games often had more mascots than fans in the stands. The league even tried to spice things up with bizarre rule changes, like awarding points for goals scored outside the penalty box. It got so wild that in one game, a team owner played himself as the goalkeeper! But here's the kicker—despite the madness, NASL laid the groundwork for soccer's growing popularity in the U.S. today. So, ever wondered how soccer survived the circus? Let me know in the comments!