English Soccer

Georgia Cloepfil played professional soccer for six years, on six teams, in six countries. In those years, the sport became more than a game—it was an immersive yet transient way of life. In South Korea, she lived and practiced in an isolated island compound next to an airport. In Australia, she coached youth teams on the side to pay her rent. In Lithuania, she played in the European Champions League, to empty stadiums and little fanfare. She lived out of a single suitcase, chasing better opportunities and the euphoria of playing well.

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and it is fun. There is only one problem. It is not entertaining enough for the world audience, and it could be so much more. In this book, Alan Philowitz has altered the rules of soccer to make it more competitive, athletic, and entertaining for audiences worldwide. This version of soccer permits 14 men on the field per team for 50% of the match, two goalies at times, alternative scoring, and options to field up to 12 men with no designated goalie. Once played, this version of soccer will be adopted and loved by football fans worldwide because...

One May afternoon in 1984, a football team from unfashionable Watford stepped out onto the manicured turf of the old Wembley stadium wearing incredibly tight shorts and the occasional ridiculous haircut. It was to be their first, and to date only, appearance in an FA Cup Final. As they took to the field they seemed to symbolise changing times, times in which anything could happen. Was the country going to the dogs, or the Isle of Dogs? Just as Scargill was taking on Thatcher, Watford, the new kids on the block, were taking on the football establishment. But this isn’t a book about ...

In April 1981, ex-Liverpool manager Bill Shankly was interviewed by Shelley Rodhe on Granada TV. Alongside him in the studio was former Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Shankly told the audience, “Somebody said: 'Football's a matter of life and death to you.’ I said, 'Listen it's more important than that.’” Coldharbour Town has climbed from the lower divisions of English football, finally reaching the Premier League under the careful stewardship of local businessman, Jack Enright. After just one season, it’s clear that even survival will require more cash than Enright is willing, or ...

After Charlotte Bowman hooks up with hot Irish footballer Eoghan O’Farrell, she doesn’t expect to see him again. For one thing, she’s too busy for romance. She’s got her designer shoe company, a globe-trotting best friend to keep up with, and a frenetic lifestyle in New York City. But when an elite Irish soccer team reaches out to Charlotte about designing a shoe for its star player, she can’t believe it. Could her random hookup be the celebrity footballer with a penchant for new cleats?

¿Te encanta el fútbol y quieres mejorar de manera sistemática? ¿O alguna vez te has preguntado cómo piensan los entrenadores y jugadores de alto nivel sobre el juego? Este audiolibro es tu respuesta. Los análisis en el fútbol están desempeñando un papel cada vez más importante en este mundo. Los días de “corazonadas” que representan la táctica principal en un juego están pasando de moda, y un enfoque más analítico se está aplicando al entrenamiento y al juego.

Mike Feng Zheng is an entrepreneur, financier, and author. He was born in China and moved to the U.S. in 1996. He is interested in writing books in various genres like investment, self-help, and fantasy. He is interested in writing books in various genres like investment, self-help, and fantasy. He is the author and co-author of several books, including The Art of Money: An Ultimate Guide to Pursuing Prosperity and Happiness, The Money Intelligence, 12 Principles for Life, Ten More Principles for Life, Skullduggery Nightmares, and Whisper in the Storm. Mike Feng Zheng is currently married ...

Italy's ultras are the most organised and violent fans in European football. Many groups have evolved into criminal gangs, involved in ticket-touting, drug-dealing and murder. A cross between the Hells Angels and hooligans, they're often the foot-soldiers of the Mafia and have been instrumental in the rise of the far-right. But the purist ultras say that they are insurgents fighting against a police state and modern football. Only amongst the ultras, they say, can you find belonging, community and a sacred concept of sport.

Ooh, ah, Ray Parlour! Nicknamed the Romford Pele for his solid but unglamorous image, Ray Parlour is one of the most well-loved Arsenal players of the last few decades. A loyal club servant for over 14 years (1992-2007), he is revered among the Arsenal faithful for his down-to-earth Essex charm, his mischievous sense of humour and his hardworking performances on the pitch.

When James Montague first began covering football in the Middle East two decades ago, people asked him what future there could possibly be for the beautiful game in one of the most volatile regions in the world. In the years that followed, it would become one of the biggest stories in global sport, from the from revolutionary ultras of the Arab Spring and the takeover of some of the world's biggest clubs by the Emirati super rich, to Qatar's controversial journey towards hosting the 2022 World Cup finals.

Soccer is a popular sport! Kids can get in on the action by learning the basics about rules, equipment, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can even practice a key skill to have more fun on the pitch.

NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY best selling authors, PATRICE WILTON and TRACI HALL are delighted to offer you the first book in a new series to get your heart pumping! We hope you enjoy SOCCER STUDS, Brody's and Serena's story as much as we do! Serena West, 28, works in the mayor's office, and is given an assignment to escort her teenaged soccer-hero fantasy Brody Harrison, around Detroit with the sole purpose of getting him to endorse a professional soccer team. He’d retired after a car accident wrecked his knee, but the general manager and the mayor have teamed up to make sure the soccer ...

The Gang of 3 (three very different personalities, Kirsty, Suzie and Zoe) form the spine of the Greenside Girls u/14 football team. After a disastrous first date, Kirsty, the team’s feisty captain and midfield dynamo, loses the plot and gets herself sent off, costing her team two vital promotion points. Is Kirsty strong enough to overcome this lowest moment of her short life and fulfil her quest for football honours, true romance and the perfect pork pie? And why is an unexpected third red card so vital for her future happiness? The Winning Tackle is the sequel to the popular The Winning ...

This Sports Illustrated Kids title combines fast-paced action, famous plays, and SEL skills to show what sets your favorite athletes and teams apart.

Behind every big-time soccer record is a dramatic story of how a player or team achieved greatness on the field. From mind-boggling goals to the greatest fingertip saves, here are the record-setting moments that will keep soccer fans tuned in for more.

Alex Carter is the United and England Captain as well as being a nominee for Footballer of the Year. When he attends the prize giving dinner he witnesses a tragedy that will rock the game he loves. Keen to keep a distance from the scandal that unfolds after the tragedy he is slowly drawn into a web of deceit and the dark underbelly of sport where lies, violence and greed rule. Sustaining a career threatening injury it soon become clear that his soccer woes are the very least of his problems. Blackmailed, threatened and attacked, Alex is in fear for his own life and that of his family. His ...

In the heart of North London, beneath the iconic red and white banners, lies a tale of footballing glory, passion, and unwavering commitment. Come on You Gunners!: A Fan’s Brief History of Arsenal Football Club invites you to embark on a captivating journey through the rich and storied history of one of the world's most beloved football clubs. From its humble beginnings on the banks of the Thames, Arsenal FC emerged as a powerhouse in the world of football, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.

Founded in 1864, Wrexham AFC is the oldest club in Wales, with passionate fans and a proud history of giant-killing in the cups. But in recent years, the Red Dragons had fallen on hard times. In 2008, the club dropped out of the Football League - and a long, gruelling quest to escape non-league football began. In 2020, new owners from Hollywood - the actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny - took over. With new leadership, and big signings like strikers Paul Mullin and Ollie Palmer, the Dragons began to roar once again.

Are you looking for a fun way to teach your child new words? Then you are in the right place! Perfect for young learners! Bonus—they learn some first-aid too! ¿Busca una forma divertida de enseñar a su hijo o hija nuevas palabras? Entonces está en el lugar adecuado.

50 Things To Know About Fantasy Premier League, by Zlatko Stefkovski, offers a fun and insightful approach to the game that became the number-one companion piece to the English Premier League.