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Heroes of the NASL Trivia Quiz

While the NASL folded in 1984, what many don't appreciate was what great stars the league had from 1968 to it's swan song in 1984! Let's see how much YOU can remember about the HEROES OF THE NASL! (Note: questions pertain to the outdoor league only)

A multiple-choice quiz by MongolianStomper. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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MongolianStomper

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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39,595

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Seattle Sounders forward scored a hat trick in England's 1966 World Cup Final victory? Hint

George Best

Andy Cole

Johan Cruyuff

Geoff Hurst

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Question 2 of 10

2. In one of the most amazing performances in NASL history, and maybe soccer history, he scored 18 goals in 7 playoff games, including 7 in one game vs. the Tulsa Roughnecks. Who is he? Hint

Giorgio Chinaglia

Franz Beckenbauer

Pele

Tatu

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is the only player to win the NASL MVP award twice? Hint

Pele

Johan Cruyuff

Giorgio Chinaglia

Carlos Metidieri

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who scored more goals than anyone else in NASL history? Hint

Giorgia Chinaglia

Karl Heinz-Granitza

Alan Wiley

Pele

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many total goals did Pele score in the NASL, including playoffs? Hint

117

150

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who scored more assists than any other NASL player? Hint

Pele

Kyle Rote, Jr.

Giorgio Chinaglia

Vladislav Bogicevic

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who holds the record for most goals scored in an NASL regular season? Hint

Pele

Giorgio Chinaglia

Alan Wiley

Karl Heinz Granitza

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Question 8 of 10

8. What goalie holds the NASL record for most shutouts in one regular seaon? Hint

Tony Shumacher

Bob Rigby

Jack Brand

Tino Lattieri

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following statements is true about Pele's last game, played in October 1977? Hint

Pele scored

Held at Giants Stadium

Pele played for both teams

All of these are correct

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Question 10 of 10

10. Despite being the third highest goal scorer in NASL history, he was never named to an NASL All-Star team. Who is he? Hint

Karl Heinz-Granitza

Pele

Franz Beckenbauer

Kyle Rote, Jr.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Seattle Sounders forward scored a hat trick in England's 1966 World Cup Final victory?

Answer: Geoff Hurst

Hurst had a short stint with the Seattle Sounders.

2. In one of the most amazing performances in NASL history, and maybe soccer history, he scored 18 goals in 7 playoff games, including 7 in one game vs. the Tulsa Roughnecks. Who is he?

Answer: Giorgio Chinaglia

Chinaglia's performance helped the Cosmos win the 1980 Soccer Bowl.

3. Who is the only player to win the NASL MVP award twice?

Answer: Carlos Metidieri

1970 and 71 with the Rochester Lancers.

4. Who scored more goals than anyone else in NASL history?

Answer: Giorgia Chinaglia

Chinaglia scored 193 times in 213 games with the Cosmos from 1976 to 1983.

5. How many total goals did Pele score in the NASL, including playoffs?

Answer: 39

What many forget is that the greatest soccer player of all time and the most memorable player ever in the NASL only played in the league for less than 3 seasons!

6. Who scored more assists than any other NASL player?

Answer: Vladislav Bogicevic

'Bogie' had 147 assists in 203 games with the Cosmos.

7. Who holds the record for most goals scored in an NASL regular season?

Answer: Giorgio Chinaglia

O, Giorgio! The Italian-American superstar scored an amazing 34 ticks in 32 games in the Cosmos 1978 NASL championship campaign!

8. What goalie holds the NASL record for most shutouts in one regular seaon?

Answer: Jack Brand

Brand and Seattle's 'D' were a big part of their record setting 25 win campaign with 15 shutouts in 32 games.

9. Which of the following statements is true about Pele's last game, played in October 1977?

Answer: All of these are correct

Pele proved he was bigger than soccer itself when he played with the New York Cosmos in the first half, then his old team Santo in the second half at Giants Stadium in October 1977, in one of the most overlooked emotional moments in sports history in front of 76,000 fans.

10. Despite being the third highest goal scorer in NASL history, he was never named to an NASL All-Star team. Who is he?

Answer: Karl Heinz-Granitza

Granitza later developed a reputation in the MISL for being somewhat of a curmudgeon. Now we know why.

Source: Author MongolianStomper

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