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The increased interest of international scouts towards North America.Where the NASL has had its most influence on American soccer.The merging together of playing styles throughout the world.Ě story about a player who decided to not play for the Cosmos.Improvements that MLS has made in marketing the sport.Why Bob used to have to spray paint his shoes white before every game.Read millions of eBooks and audiobooks on the web, iPad, iPhone and Android. The corruption of FIFA and why they aren’t doing the game any good. Read Rock n Roll Soccer by Ian Plenderleith,Rodney Marsh with a free trial.Gimmicks used to promote the NASL and why Ian was a fan of them.Ĝelebrity appearances and their help in growing the game in the US.

Other mistakes made when trying to promote the league.ĝecisions to market Pelé while perhaps forgetting some other deserving players.

The US’ involvement in the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

Indications that people are still interested in the league.

Why the MLS is disrespectful to the history of the NASL.

How Ian came up with the title for the book.

What inspired Ian to write a book about the NASL after having written many other books.

We also hear about the different approach towards marketing that each league has utilized. Ian gets into the link between the NASL and MLS, along with how the NASL’s influence is still felt today. Remember that if you’re buying books as a gift, we also offer a wide-range of book prints, gifts and greetings cards for readers of all ages! Check out our print studio and gift-shop today.Today’s guest is Ian Plenderleith, the author of Rock 'n' Roll Soccer: The Short Life and Fast Times of the North American Soccer League.

If you’re buying books as a gift, we can gift-wrap them and send them wherever in the world you wish! We can even hand-write your greetings card with your personal message. If we recommend books to you through this service, we’ll be able gather up those books and send them to you no matter where you. Our recommendations service is open for all to use. Moreover, we pride ourselves on being able to track down and obtain any book our customers want. Ian Plenderleith is a US-based British football writer and journalist. Acclaimed football writer Ian Plenderleith reveals in all its glory the colour and chaos of the world’s first truly international league.