o on Sunday, on 16 April 1967, professional soccer took its first bold steps in the US as the National Professional Soccer League made its debut. 15) Indiana PacersStrengths The Pacers, winners of their last five games, are playing the best baske. Sergio García’s Masters triumph reveals the secret of sportsmanship | Andrew Anthony | Sport | The Guardian. They also received a point for every goal scored (capped at three) to encourage attacking play.