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The North American Soccer League (NASL) existed from 1968 to 1984. During that time, it was the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. The league featured some of the world's best players, including Pelé, Franz Beckenbauer, and Johan Cruyff. The NASL helped to popularize soccer in North America and paved the way for the success of Major League Soccer (MLS) today.