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Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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"Under the Lights and in the Dark takes us inside the world of women's soccer, following players across the globe, from Portland Thorns star Allie Long, who trains in an underground men's league in New York City; to English national Fara Williams, who hid her homelessness from her teammates while playing for the English national team. Oxenham takes us to Voronezh, Russia, where players battle more than just snowy pitches in pursuing their dream of...
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Series
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English
Description
One of the most anticipated sports events on the horizon is the 2019 Women's World Cup, to be held from June 7 to July 7, in nine French cities, including Lyons, Nice, and Paris. With the last Women's World Cup breaking records for worldwide viewership, here is required reading in advance of 2019: The World Soccer Legends series completely revised edition of Stars of Women's Soccer, with 28 of the best female players from around the world. Here is...
Author
Publisher
Avon Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Once nobody noticed Santa Rosa's Thunder. They were a ragtag team of girls who wanted to play soccer, and no one took them seriously. Their male coach expected little from his "ladies," and their mediocre performance convinced them he was right. Then a kind of miracle happened. Emiria Salzmann, Thunder's new coach, a top player herself, knew what it took to win--discipline, relentless drills, thigh-burning sprints, and an inspired passing game. The...
11) Soccer
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Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Covers the history, rules, fundamentals, and significant personalities of the sport of women's soccer."--Provided by publisher.
13) Girls' soccer
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Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
On the court, on the field, on the course, or in the gym, female athletes are getting it done. This title highlights the stars who rule girls' soccer today and the skills they've mastered on the way. You will find informative chapters that help readers better understand the skills of each sport, tips for improving those skills, a sport-specific diagram, a glossary, additional resources, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
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 achievement has raised: the importance of the players as role models; the significance of race and class; the sexualization of the team members; and the differences...
15) Girls' soccer
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Series
Publisher
Sportszone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Looks at famous female soccer players and how the sport is played. Includes tips on playing the game."--
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Publisher
Abrams Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Tells the empowering story of how women's [soccer] has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. . . Young [soccer] fans will discover how the early female players overcame prejudice to set up their own teams, and read the compelling stories of players who beat the odds to become famous around the world: including Scotland's Rose Reilly, Asisat Oshoala from Nigeria, and Afghanistan's Nadia Nadim. The book is packed with facts and stats...
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Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the past and future of women's soccer and presents biographies of eight of the sport's most famous players: Michelle Akers, Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy, Carin Gabarra, Mia Hamm, Kristine Luly, Carla Overbeck, and Brianna Scurry.
