When Pele ruled soccer in the US with New York Cosmos - ESPN

As soon as Pele joined the New York Cosmos on June 11, 1975, soccer in the USA -- long considered a lesser sport -- would never be the same again.
ESPN's Fernando Palomo discusses the legacy Pele leaves behind as both a soccer player and a global ambassador.

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E-Ticket: When Soccer Ruled The USA

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