Soccer Changed

The masterful, definitive history of Argentinian soccer, focusing on its dominant sports culture and unsurpassed ability to consistently produce champions. Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Alfredo Di St’fano: in every generation Argentina has uncovered a uniquely brilliant soccer talent. Perhaps...

Now with a new afterword, The Girls of Summer, by the award-winning New York Times sportswriter Jere Longman, takes a serious, compelling look at the women who won the 1999 World Cup and brings to life the skills and victories of the American team. Longman explores the issues this unprecedented...

The US Women’s National Soccer Team has won three World Cups and four Olympic gold medals, set record TV ratings, drawn massive crowds, earned huge revenues for FIFA and US Soccer, and helped to redefine the place of women in sports. But despite their dominance, and their rosters of superstar players, they’ve endured striking inequality: low pay, poor playing conditions, and limited opportunities to play in professional leagues.

In The Messi Effect, Paul Tenorio, national soccer writer for The Athletic, draws on coveted insider access to bring listeners behind the ropes and into the inner sanctum and chronicle the last act of Lionel Messi. The Messi Effect takes you inside the locker room as Messi’s arrival turned a...

“Abby is a relatable revolutionary — with WOLFPACK, she inspires the confidence, leadership and sisterhood we all so desperately need right now.” — Amy Schumer This program is read by the author. Based on her inspiring, viral 2018 commencement speech to Barnard College’s graduates in...

Two kids. Two very different paths. One shared dream. One grew up on a small island, fueled by hunger, speed, and relentless ambition. The other was a quiet boy with uncommon balance, vision, and feel for the ball. Their journeys began worlds apart, shaped by family, sacrifice, and early choices that would change everything. They faced trials early and often. From youth academies to the biggest stages, their hunger stayed the same. Years of effort, discipline, and rivalry turned potential into history and brought their paths together.. The Path to Greatness The key moments that shaped who ...

“From foot-binding to corsets, patriarchal societies have found ways to immobilize women, but now, marathoners and Olympians are proving that women can run like the wind!” —GLORIA STEINEM "A look behind the curtain that all women who love running and sport should read.” —KARA GOUCHER...

The trial of his life is finally here. Marco Rivera has spent two years earning this moment, six-forty-five mornings at the wall, one coach who believed before there was any reason to, and every drill, every session, every setback that built the player walking onto this field today. Now there are four men with clipboards on the sideline. One of them is from the LA Galaxy Academy. He has ninety minutes. This isn't just a tryout. It's the moment that defines everything that came before it. For parents: If your son plays soccer and struggles to sit down with a book, this series can inspire ...

In 1990, though no one knew it then, a fearless group of players changed the sport of soccer in the United States forever. Young, bronzed, and mulletted, they were America’s finest athletes in a sport that America loved to hate. Even sportswriters rooted against them. Yet this team defied massive odds and qualified for the World Cup, making possible America’s current obsession with the world’s most popular game. New Kids in the World Cup is the origin story of modern American soccer.

The Expected Goals method is football’s best-kept secret. The metric gives unparalleled insight into which teams and players are performing at the highest level. Professional gamblers have used Expected Goals to make millions through football betting. Club scouts have used Expected Goals to identify hidden gems in the transfer market. And the media have recently started using Expected Goals to offer more profound insight in their broadcasts. Despite this, most ordinary fans still don’t understand what the Expected Goals method is – or appreciate the significant impact that it is set ...

Step into the exciting world of soccer — a game of teamwork, passion, and unstoppable determination! This 2-in-1 edition combines Soccer Facts for Kids and Inspirational Soccer Stories for Kids into one thrilling and educational book. It’s filled with fascinating facts, amazing records, and powerful real-life stories that teach what it truly means to play with heart — both on and off the field. Inside this book, readers will discover: ⚽ How soccer began — and how it became the world’s most popular sport. 💪 Teamwork and leadership — lessons that show how cooperation builds ...

Bloomsbury presents The Gentleman: Gianluca Vialli and How He Changed English Football Forever by Luca Dal Monte, read by Luis Soto 'I loved Gianluca. As a person and as a player. All Chelsea fans do and we always will. If you want to understand why or just bask in his glory, read this book' –...

Want to learn the number one thing holding you back from scoring more goals? Have you ever wanted to know the secrets to easily make a team in tryouts? Ever wonder why you get nervous before a tryout? Want to become the fastest player on your team? This audiobook lays out step-by-step what you should work on and the most important keys to being able to perform. This audiobook provides the structure to ensure that you are not just getting a little information in one spot and some knowledge in another without being able to understand the entire picture of how it all works together.

Ever wonder how players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Alex Morgan have been able to remain dominant for so long? Have you ever wanted to know the secret to getting a great night’s sleep every night? Do you sometimes feel like if you lost a bit of weight and gained some muscle that you would make more of a difference on the field? If any of these situations describe you, you are not alone. In this three-in-one bundled book, you get the following three books for the price of two.

Women are the caretakers of the world. Yet global HIV and AIDS and extreme poverty can seem overwhelming. Even if these things break our mother’s hearts, how is a busy, full-time mom to get engaged and make a difference?Global Soccer Mom shows that everyday moms care deeply about these issues...

Inspire kids to be their best selves and get involved in social change with this stunning anthology about thirty-five amazing women in sports around the world and throughout history. Do you play sports? Maybe you dream about scoring a goal on the soccer field or hitting a home run in baseball...

Soccer for Newbies was created to help people who are new to the exciting world of soccer better understand the basic fundamentals of the sport. In this book, you will learn basic rules, regulations, team dynamics, and even some fun facts about soccer that will surely impress your friends and family. This book is great for new players, first-time coaches, weekend warriors, and people just looking to refresh their mind.