Follows the infamously terrible American Samoa soccer team, known for a brutal 2001 FIFA match they lost 31-0. With the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen, hoping he will turn the world's worst soccer team around in this humorous and heartfelt underdog story.

Echoes of an Italian Summer reveals the fascinating stories that underpin the magical Italia 90 World Cup, many of them told for the first time in this enthralling book. For many football fans - including the author - Italia 90 is fondly remembered as

Get the Summary of C.W. Farnsworth's First Flight Final Fall in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Saylor Scott, a top soccer player at Lancaster University, grapples with her father's remarriage and her own romantic entanglements. At a fraternity party, she hides her emotional turmoil by flirting with Drew, the hockey captain. In Germany, Saylor's dream of playing soccer is threatened by a knee injury, but she impresses...

Sunderland AFC's official historian Rob Mason brings us a fascinating alternative history of the club as he ponders what could have been. How would Sunderland have fared if they had appointed Brian Clough, who was turned down as manager? What might hav

Dive into the rich tapestry of the world's most beloved sport in "The Global Game - The Evolution of Football." This meticulously researched and engaging book takes you on an extraordinary journey through the history of football, from its ancient origins to the modern-day global phenomenon it has become.Uncover the secrets of how early civilizations kicked around makeshift balls, explore the birth of organized football in medieval Europe, and witness...

The rematch against the Top Three requires all the players to use their "weapons" to the fullest. Isagi has made it his goal to defeat Rin Itoshi and steal back Bachira, but he once again finds himself outclassed by Rin in every area. Can Isagi find a way to devour Rin? And what does Bachira's "monster" have to say about all this?!

In the second selection's rival battles -- where the winners can choose one player from the losing team -- Isagi and Nagi have just lost Bachira to Rin Itoshi and the other top strikers. Now they must prove the strength of their individual abilities in a fight against Shouei Barou, the top scoring player in Wing 5. If they lose, they'll be at risk of disqualification... As Isagi takes the fight to King Barou, he's aiming to end up on the side of the...

The last time a Philadelphia professional sports team won a championship, Ronald Reagan was in the White House and Return of the Jedi was number one at the box office. No city with all four major sports has gone longer without one. The local NFL franchise, the Eagles, has not won a title since 1960, putting its devoted fans through decades of futility and heartbreak. Peppered with riotous anecdotes about the grandstand brawlers and football lunatics...

Do you love soccer and want to become a better player and a better leader? Do you want to learn how to improve your skills, communicate effectively, handle challenges, and inspire your teammates? Do you want to enjoy the game more and achieve your goals?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you. In this book, you will discover the secrets and strategies of successful soccer team leaders. You will learn how to:Master...

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game-meets-World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now! Thanks to Barou's awakening, Isagi's team manages to defeat the trio of Kunigami, Chigiri, and Reo. And the one that Isagi chooses to steal is......