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Goalkeeper
by Edward Bloor
Twelve-year-old Paul, an underdog kid from a troubled home, navigates a tumultuous summer while finding friendship and confidence on the soccer field--Provided by publisher.
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Ace and the Misfits vs. the Soccer Knights
by Eddie Kawooya
Ace and his friends must prove their soccer talents in an exciting and fast-paced multicultural sports story. When thirteen-year-old Ace, a recently arrived Ugandan immigrant, joins up with the Misfits--other kids at school who share the challenges of life in a new country--to play soccer, they soon find themselves trying to qualify for a high-stakes tournament. With themes of friendship, self-worth, and finding balance in a new culture, this fast-paced novel explores the power and challenges in finding community through sport, taking the characters of Eddie Kawooya's first book, Ace and the Misfits (2024), into a lively new adventure.
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Where Ella Went
by Laurie Morrison
Soccer teammates Sadie and Pug work together to solve the disappearance of their beloved team captain who was pulled from school before the most important game of the season.
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Defending Champ
by Mike Lupica
When the girls soccer team learns it has been canceled due to budget cuts, they come up with a plan to raise the necessary funds through a face-off with the boys' team, which is led by sneering superstar Chase Gwinn.
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Playing with Forever
by Rebecca Jenshak
When the broody captain of the soccer team asks her to be his algebra tutor, Lacey embraces the opportunity to cross a few more things off her high school bucket list.
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The Boyfriend Launcher
by Raechell Garrett
In this sweet teen rom-com, in order to find the right guy, she will have to (fake) date the wrong one first--perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Kasie West. When soccer star Dru Eason's longtime crush Kai finally asks her out, she can't say no. She also can't say yes. Not when she knows things with him will end just as they have with all of her exes. They'll date, break up, and in a matter of days he'll become someone else's perfect boyfriend. Because Dru is The Boyfriend Launcher. To buy time to figure out why this keeps happening, Dru negotiates a no-dating pact with her team for the duration of the playoffs--twenty-four days. Then she asks Winston Portis, one of her best friends, to secretly fake-date her. Maybe after some feedback on what it's like being her boyfriend, she can take her chance with Kai and keep him far away from the launchpad. But is twenty-four days enough time to uncover her issues? Or is it just long enough for Dru to wonder: Has she been overlooking the perfect boy, or is she just launching Winston for the next girl? And is she finally brave enough to take a shot at finding out? Perfect for fans of fake dating, friends to lovers, sports romance, and romantic comedies
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Ramin Abbas Has Major Questions
by Ahmad Saber
While grappling with his identity as a gay Muslim, senior Ramin joins the soccer team in his final semester to meet his graduation requirements.
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One Happy Accident
by Gary Simonds
Would-be soccer star Sean McLaine knows what it's like to still inhabit a child's body in high school. Well into junior year, he remains woefully puberty-challenged, and it's messing with his soccer dreams. Ignored by his coaches, he faces daily embarrassment and bullying. Out on the pitch, he's up against practically full-grown men who don't mind greeting his undeniable talent with repeated pummeling.At school none of the girls seem to see him at all. He's a nothing, a nonentity. But not in the eyes of brilliant, whimsical Kayleigh McLaughlin, a recent transplant from Ireland. She is hopelessly drawn to Sean's poetic nature, both in class and on the soccer pitch.Kayleigh wants to help Sean clear the hurdles of a potentially career-ending injury and the echoes of a horrific past trauma. But will Sean's unbridled devotion to soccer doom the couple's budding relationship? He can juggle a soccer ball, but can he juggle reaching for his dreams and having a personal life too?
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You don't have a shot
by Racquel Marie
Escaping to her beloved childhood soccer camp after a fight with her long-time rival Leticia, Vale discovers she and Leticia will be co-captaining a team that could play in front of college scouts, compelling the two to form a shaky alliance that turns into something neither of them expected. Simultaneous eBook.
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Girls with Goals: How Women's Soccer Took Over the World
by Clelia Castro-Malaspina
The twisty, turny but triumphant rise of women's soccer is one of the most fascinating stories in sports - and women's - history. From the very birth of the sport in 19th century England, girls and women have always found a way to play - and keeping playing - the sport they love, in spite of the bans, challenges, rules, and backward-looking attitudes. Fast forward to today and women's soccer is now officially a global powerhouse. It is the most popular women's sport in the world with an ever-growing number of players, supporters, and viewers. With stunningly adept storytelling and a wealth of historical and up-to-date imagery Girls with Goals tells this fascinating story from its origins in working class England to the worldwide phenomenon it is today. Whether you are just starting out in your football journey or you are an experienced player who already loves the sport, you'll come to understand women's football in a completely new way through intriguing tales and anecdotes, and meeting important characters in the sport from past and present - including from the perspective of marginalized sportspeople. A love letter to women's soccer and the female athletes who inspired girls all over the world to pull on their cleats, Girls with Goals will honor the women who fought hard to play the sport they loved and paved the way for athletes playing all women's sports today. The full story of the history of the women's game has yet to be told for the YA market so Girls with Goals is a book that every young soccer lover needs on their shelf.
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The Illustrated History of Soccer World Cup 1930 - 2026 English
by Germán Aczel
A gripping, entertaining and journalistic journey of every Soccer World Cup from 1930-2026, featuring iconic players, unforgettable goals, striking caricatures, and epic stories--perfect for hardcore fans. The Illustrated History of Soccer World Cup 1930 - 2026 brings together the greatest moments from every tournament in one vibrant, accessible volume. Packed with striking caricatures, dynamic match scenes, and instantly recognizable Soccer legends, it captures the drama, emotion, and magic that define the World Cup. From unforgettable goals to history-making performances and the stories behind them, each page offers a rich mix of facts and entertainment. Designed in an easy-to-enjoy caricature style, this book is the perfect primer for young fans discovering the sport and longtime supporters reliving the excitement of Soccer's biggest stage.
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Kylian Mbappé
by Jordan Fargo
Kylian Mbappé, the Real Madrid forward who captained France to its 2018 World Cup victory, dazzles soccer fans with his speed and dribbling. This action-packed biography for early high schooler readers kicks up interest in his stellar career.
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Vinícius Júnior
by Aidan Whitcomb
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior scored crucial goals in Champions League finals and won the Best FIFA Men's Player award in 2024. Soar along the Brazilian up-and-comer in this action-packed biography for early high school readers.
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