What was the state of professional soccer in the USA before Pele's arrival?

President Reagan Plays Soccer with Pelé and Steve Moyers. In this photograph, President Ronald Reagan kicks a soccer ball to American soccer star Steve Moyers ... Jun 27, 2018 ... Pelé helped save the lives and improve the health of millions of children in Brazil. He also helped promote such worthy global causes as ecology and ... Dec 31, 2022 ... Pelé used his celebrity status for good and advocated for numerous causes. He campaigned for poverty reduction, environmental protection, and ... Jan 3, 2023 ... Pelé was born Edson Arantes do Nascimento in Três Corações, Brazil to Fluminense footballer Dondinho (born João Ramos do Nascimento) and Celeste ... Jan 3, 2023 ... Early days at Santos. Pelé was born Edson Arantes do Nascimento in Sao Paolo state, Brazil in 1940. His early years were the same as many soccer ... Dec 30, 2022 ... It was June 15, 1975, a watershed day for American soccer. Pele was about to make his official debut as a Cosmos player in a match against the ... Dec 29, 2022 ... Football and the world mourns Pelé. They called him 'The King', and his face is one of the most recognisable in world football. The man in ... Dec 30, 2022 ... Football legend Pele dies at 82 ... Brazil's all-time leading scorer Pele has died at the age of 82. Condolences started pouring soon after the ... Dec 29, 2022 ... SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures ... Dec 29, 2024 ... For most of his club career, Pelé played for Santos FC, one of Brazil's most prestigious teams. During his time with Santos (1956-1974), he won ...