"Explores the history of international soccer and covers the World Cup's greatest moments, from the Save of the Century to Diego Maradona's Hand of God goal to the United States Women's National Team's dominance."--Provided by publisher.

Performing community service for pulling a stupid prank against a rival high school, soccer star Tom tutors a Somali refugee with soccer dreams of his own.

A former goalkeeper and a behavioral economist team up to produce this myth-busting guide to understanding, and winning, soccer. They investigate basic questions: How valuable are corners? Which goal matters most? Is possession really 9/10ths of the law? How should a player's value be judged? They provide a revolutionary new way of watching and understanding soccer. This is a must read for soccer fans, players and coaches. [From publisher's...

"The U.S. 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 U.S. 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. The National...

Discusses the history of soccer, its equipment, positions, rules, leagues, and superstars of the game.

George Vecsey of The New York Times shares his experience with the last eight World Cups.

"Because soccer is the most popular sport in the world, soccer players are national heroes in many countries. Fans pack stadiums, restaurants, and even streets to cheer their favorite teams to victory. Learn about Major League Soccer and its stars in this exciting read for young students"--Provided by the publisher.

Details the efforts of the U.S. men's soccer team to achieve a World Cup victory, describing the team's disappointment in 2006, the 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa, and the qualifying rounds for the 2010 World Cup, and discussing coaches, players, and related topics.

"Twelve-year-old Alex loves playing soccer, and she's good at it, too. Very good. When her skills land her a free ride to play for Select, an elite soccer club, it feels like a huge opportunity. Joining Select could be the key to a college scholarship and a bright future--one that Alex's family can't promise her. But as the team gets better and better, her new coach pushes the players harder and harder, until soccer starts to feel more like punishment...

Provides instructions for young players on all aspects of soccer, including dribbling, passing, recieving, heading, shooting, and goalkeeping.