In January 1981, the intersection of magazine and Dutch football captured a transitional era for the sport, marked by the aging brilliance of legends like Johan Cruyff and the emergence of future stars such as Frank Rijkaard . This period saw the North American Soccer League (NASL), for which Kick served as the official publication, heavily influenced by Dutch "Total Football". The Dutch Influence in Kick Magazine
The Netherlands national team, once the dominant force of the 1970s, was struggling to maintain its status during the qualifiers for the . Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Kick Magazine March 28th 1981 Kick Netherlands January 1981
, as the game-day program and magazine for the NASL, frequently featured Dutch players who moved to North America late in their careers to expand the reach of the sport. In January 1981, the intersection of magazine and