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Explores the history and appeal of international soccer and the World Cup championship. Highlights notable moments in past men's and women's World Cups, fan culture, scandals in the sport, and the future of the World Cup. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
8) Abby Wambach
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Simple text and photographs describe the life of Abby Wambach and her career as a professional soccer player.
10) Soccer spirit
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When the girls' soccer team is canceled, three girls have to join the arch rival team, but the members on their new team aren't exactly welcoming.
12) Out of sync
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While growing up Maddie and Dayton have been completely in sync on the soccer field, but as they become sophomores Dayton decides she would rather be partying than playing.
13) Goalkeeper goof
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David likes soccer, but he does not like being goalie, so when it is his turn at the net, he tries a new trick. He is ready to even the score.
14) Offside
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With her school projects and her brothers and sister to look after, Faith Patel feels like she never has time for her passion--soccer. However, Coach Berg has recently been giving her special attention, and Faith is worried about the feelings for him she is unwillingly developing. When another girl on the team catches on to the special treatment, the rumors she spreads could completely ruin Faith's life.
17) Under pressure
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When Elise learns that a University of North Carolina scout will be watching and her soccer team play in a few weeks, she resolves to do her best in hopes of getting into the same college her parents attended. Upon noticing some of her teammates are doing better than her, however, she begins taking performance-enhancing drugs and descends down a dangerous path.
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"As Brandi Chastain set the ball down to take her final kick, millions of soccer fans held their breath. At the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final, the United States and China had played to a 0-0 tie in overtime. With the penalty kick shoot-out tied at 4-4, Chastain's last kick sailed into China's goal and the crowd erupted with joy. Readers will get an up-close look at the 1999 U.S. Women's Soccer team and their . . . victory at the World Cup championship"--Provided...