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In All Heart, adapted from When Nobody Was Watching specifically for younger listeners, Carli tells the full inspiring story of her journey to the top of the soccer world - an honest, action-packed account that takes listeners inside the mind of a hardworking athlete.

From their humble beginnings to iconic victories on the global stage, Goal by Goal: The Rise of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) charts the transformative journey of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT). Dive deep into the highs, lows, challenges, and successes of a team that not only revolutionized women's soccer but also pioneered change off the pitch. Discover the battles for equality, the evolution of their playing style, and the emergence of new stars carrying the legacy forward. This comprehensive account offers readers an inside look at the team's indomitable ...

KICK, DRIBBLE, SCORE YOUR WAY TO SOCCER GREATNESS! There’s nothing like the thrill of a perfect pass or the rush of running down the field with your teammates cheering you on! Soccer is more than just a game—it’s a mix of skill, strategy, and teamwork. But how do you go from kicking the ball around to playing like a real champion? That’s where our soccer book 101 Things Every Youth Soccer Player Should Know comes in! Packed with essential lessons, exciting drills, and inspiring advice, this book helps young players improve their game, build confidence, and develop a love for the ...

Demon-Hunter Kate Connor is having a very bad month. Her resurrected first husband houses the soul of a demon. Her current husband is being overly attentive to the point of smothering. Her toddler son has entered a tantrum phase. And her teenage daughter is still determined to be the next, best demon slayer. Worse, she's determined to get her learner's permit the day she turns 15. That's a lot for one woman to juggle, even a Demon-Hunter. Add saving the world to the mix, and things are about to get complicated.

In August 2021, Kabul fell under the control of the Taliban, a militant political and fundamentalist religious faction. For Khalida Popal, it signaled the beginning of the most important battle of an already extraordinary young life—to get female soccer players out of a city where they faced imminent threat of execution simply for playing sports. Khalida first began playing soccer in a refugee camp in Pakistan after her parents fled Taliban rule. Returning to Afghanistan, she fell deeper in love with the freedom and comradeship soccer provides.

Soccer Coaching: The Anatomy of the Tiki-Taka, readers are invited on an enthralling exploration of one of modern football's most influential and captivating tactical systems: the Tiki-Taka. Tracing the philosophical origins and development of this revolutionary style, the book offers a profound understanding of Tiki-Taka's deep-seated influence on the beautiful game. Soccer Coaching: The Anatomy of the Tiki-Taka examines not just the philosophy itself, but the individuals who brought it to life on the pitch. It dissects the essential contributions of legendary figures such as Lionel Messi,...

Soccer Coaching: Youth Soccer for Newbies – An Essential Guide for New Parents is a comprehensive, accessible guide for parents embarking on their journey into the world of youth soccer. Designed to provide quick and easy-to-digest information, the book aims to equip new soccer parents with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate this exciting, yet sometimes daunting, landscape. The book is divided into eleven detailed chapters that cover a wide range of topics. Starting from the basics of understanding the sport and its rules, the guide transitions into more complex issues such as ...

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 ...

Football Academy: A Complete Guide to Soccer Academies and Training Strategies is the ultimate guide for aspiring footballers who want to learn about the best soccer academies and training strategies. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the basics of soccer to advanced techniques, giving young players a solid foundation in the sport. With this book, readers will discover: The different types of soccer academies available How to choose the right football academy What to expect from the training The different training strategies and techniques used by professional footballers to ...

LEARN:: How to Skyrocket Your Performance on the Soccer Field Do you struggle with basic soccer moves others seem to pick up instantly? Do you wish there was a way of learning all those great skills you see other players do? If you want to become amazing in the shortest amount of time possible, you are in good company. Yet there’s always a catch, isn’t there? A little time passes and a whole lot of doubts creep in. You start feeling overwhelmed and it’s easy to get discouraged when you see other people zooming along just fine, learning with ease all of the skills that you’re ...

In the decade since his mega-selling memoir I Am Zlatan Ibrahimovic, he has played at Paris Saint-Germain (2012-2016), Manchester United (2016-2018), LA Galaxy (2018-2019) and Milan (2020-). This outrageous and hilarious follow-up is bursting with personal confessions and revealing anecdotes about the world's best players and managers. Packed with revelations, in Adrenaline, we hear for the first time what Zlatan really thinks about his time in the Premier League and what it was like to score that glorious bicycle kick against England.

Well, balancing parenting, the time it takes for soccer, family, a career, food, etc. is difficult. Not knowing how to communicate well with your child can make it even more difficult. Improving your soccer parenting takes time to find what works best for you. However, this book will dramatically reduce your time to discover the keys to avoid common pitfalls many others encounter. This book’s aim is to help with the important areas of parenting a soccer player.

Mastering the Pitch: A History of Soccer in America offers an in-depth analysis of the growth and development of soccer in the United States. The narrative begins with the first instances of soccer-like games played by Native American tribes, then traces the sport's journey as it was introduced by immigrants and gradually took root in the nation. The book delves into the establishment of the United States Football Association (now U.S. Soccer Federation) and explores the country's participation in the first FIFA World Cup. The readers are guided through the ups and downs of soccer in ...

This is the story of the greatest achievement in the history of international football. After decades of failure, Spain won the European Championship in 2008 and then the World Cup in 2010. At Euro 2012 they became the first team to win three consecutive tournament titles. Graham Hunter was inside the dressing room as the players celebrated after the finals of the World Cup and Euro 2012.

George Sephton's relationship with Liverpool Football Club began in 1971 when he wrote to the club secretary applying to be the stadium announcer. His first match also marked the debut of Kevin Keegan. For the past 50 years, Sephton has been at Anfield for all but a handful of home fixtures, as well as travelling with the team to major finals. From the highs of winning numerous league titles and European Cups, to the lows of Heysel and Hillsborough, Sephton has been with Liverpool through it all.

Imagine setting up your own Sunday League football club and seeing it rise to the lofty heights of the Champions League, taking all the risky, rewarding, sometimes dodgy and increasingly big money decisions along the way. Comedian and financial idiot Kevin Day and football accountant and financial expert Kieran Maguire have imagined just that with all the humour and savage insight of their massively popular The Price of Football podcast.

After 14 years as a stay-at-home mom, Kate Connor has finally rejoined the workforce. But unlike most working moms, Kate can't rearrange her home obligations to fit the needs of her job. Well, not easily, anyway. And not without a few little white lies. Because the truth is, no one in her family has any clue that she's returned to the job of her youth. Which means no late nights working beside her husband at the kitchen table while the kids watch television. Although, when you think about it, that's not necessarily a bad thing.

When Kate goes to Rome with her family, she's hoping for a little R and R. The chance to bond with her husband, spend quality time with her kids, and visit her pseudo-family at Forza Scura. In other words, this suburban mom is doing the tourist thing, and intending to do it up right. But while Kate may want to take cheesy pictures and buy overpriced souvenirs, the demon population has other plans. And soon Kate and over-eager daughter Allie are thrust into the middle of a demonic feud.

Kick Like a Girl - Why Girl Soccer Players are Better Than Boys offers an insightful and inspiring journey into the world of women's soccer. Celebrating the power and passion of female players, this book goes beyond the surface to uncover the unique attributes and challenges that shape the sport. Author and soccer enthusiast Mick Southerland takes readers on a journey from the early pioneers of women's soccer to the star players of today and the promising future generation. Through comprehensive research and thought-provoking analysis, the book explores the physical and psychological ...

Jamie Vardy, the free-scoring talisman behind Leicester City's Premier League champion title, has become a modern against-the-odds footballing hero the world over. Rejected as a teenager by his boyhood club, Sheffield Wednesday, Jamie thought his chances had gone. But from playing pub football and earning £30 a week at Stocksbridge Park Steels while working in a factory, his impressive performances and hard work saw him rise again.