CLEAN : 'Great teammate': Bobby Smith recalls playing with Pele at New York Cosmos

The transcript reflects on memorable moments with Carlos and Pelé, highlighting Pelé's humility, team spirit, and deceptive skills. It discusses how learning from Pelé prepared the speaker to face other soccer legends. Pelé's arrival in the US significantly boosted soccer's popularity, leading to increased interest, better coaching, and expanded leagues.

What was one of the narrator's first impressions of Pelé?

• He was very competitive.

• He had a big ego.

• He was warm and humble.

• He was always serious.

How did Pelé's playing style help the narrator improve?

• By teaching him new tricks.

• By giving him personal coaching sessions.

• By encouraging him to practice more.

• By showing him how to be deceptive.

What was Pelé's role in the growth of soccer in the United States?

• He organized soccer tournaments.

• He was a coach for the national team.

• He brought legitimacy and popularity to the sport.

• He played in the local leagues.

How did Pelé's presence affect the number of teams in the league?

• The number of teams tripled.

• The number of teams decreased.

• The number of teams remained the same.

• The number of teams doubled.

What was the attendance like at Pelé's games in New York?

• Around 20,000 people.

• Approximately 70,000 people.

• Less than 10,000 people.

• About 50,000 people.