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Pele and the rise of pro soccer in the United States
The article notes Pele joining the New York Cosmos in 1975 and playing until 1977, crediting him with sparking youth interest while pro soccer struggled in the early 1980s. It details new late 1980s leagues, growing fan attendance, players holding other jobs, and moves toward indoor play and a 1994 World Cup in the United States.
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