Rachel Viollet - Big-Time Soccer: The Remarkable Rise & Fall of the NASL

On this episode of Open Wide for Some Soccer we’re joined by guest Rachel Viollet. Rachel wrote and directed Big-Time Soccer: The Remarkable Rise & Fall of the NASL, a documentary about that is being broadcasted virtually very soon. Rachel shares why she created this documentary, her perceptions of the NASL, her experience creating Big-Time Soccer, and why she says there may be a follow-up.

On this episode:
● The personal connection that inspired Rachel to create this documentary.
● The full-circle moment Rachel had before she started on this project.
● The great stories she has collected in creating her documentaries.
● When Big-Time Soccer is being virtually broadcasted and the event that will follow.
● Why Rachel says there might be a part two to this documentary.
● What stood out to Rachel the most during the interview process.
● Where Big-Time Soccer has already been screened.
● What Bob would love to see if there is a part two to Big-Time Soccer.
● How David became interested in the NASL.
● What happened when the NASL folded?
● Why Bob says more people should know about Dennis Viollet, Rachel’s dad.
● How NASL players have stayed involved in soccer even up to this day.
● The players that Rachel was able to interview and those she wished she could have.
● How soccer players in the NASL used to get involved in the community.
● How the marketing of soccer has changed over time.
● Bob’s idea for another great documentary or book subject.
● What made the NASL an especially expansive league.
● When to expect a wide release of Big-Time Soccer.