The original NASL lasted from 1968 to 1984. In that period of time, high level soccer was brought to North America by world class superstar players including Pele, Johan Cruyff, Franz Beckenbauer, George Best, Gordon Banks, Geoff Hurst, Eusiebo, Giorgio Chinaglia, Teofilo (Nene) Cubillas and Bobby Moore, among others.

One Nine worked very closely with seniors within the NASL to support the shaping of the league to the United States of America. The transformations of Miami FC to Fort Lauderdale was an exciting time for the team, and Florida state. Over the next few years the face exteremely exciting times as the broaden the minds of soccer supporters and United States citizens to the sport the whole world follows