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Who called the NASL "a magnificent success that eventually failed"?

  • Clive Toye

  • Phil Woosnam

  • Pele

  • Franz Beckenbauer

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Clive Toye, a renowned soccer historian, characterized the North American Soccer League (NASL) as "a magnificent success that eventually failed." The NASL, established in 1968, initially flourished, attracting top international players and generating significant fan interest. However, financial mismanagement, competition from other sports, and internal disputes ultimately led to its demise in 1984.
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