The soccer world is in mourning after the passing of Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff on Thursday at the age of 68 after a five-month bout with lung cancer.
A talent for Ajax Amsterdam and FC Barcelona, the Netherlands legend led his nation to the World Cup final in 1974 and 1978. In addition to an illustrious career in Europe, Cryuff also played in the NASL for the Washington Diplomats and the Los Angeles Aztecs.
Cruyff also spent the 1979 season with the Aztecs where he scored 13 goals in 25 games. Once his playing days were over in 1985, Cruyff moved into coaching where he revolutionized the game with his possession-oriented tactics with FC Barcelona.