The date was April 24, 1976, Johnnie Taylor’s “Disco Lady” was number 1 on the Billboard 100 charts, and the Minnesota Kicks were about to make their pro debut in the North American Soccer League.
- BROADCAST: Minnesota United FC vs. Whitecaps FC, 5 p.m. PT on Saturday live on TSN and tsnvancouver.ca
On May 9, Minnesota would make history winning their first pro match in their home opener against San Jose Earthquakes before a crowd of 17,054.
The Kicks would play six seasons in the NASL, folding after the ’81 season.