Capturing the true story of the team that almost changed how America defined its national pastime, this sports documentary chronicles the phenomenal rise of soccer sensations the New York Cosmos. Backed by TV mogul Steve Ross, the Cosmos were the crown jewel of the North American Soccer League in the 1970s, boasting star players such as Pele and Franz Beckenbauer and whipping U.S. fans into a frenzy with their exploits on and off the field.