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An American Soccer Dream

Author : Kenneth Jones
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1257862049
Total Pages : 531 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (578 download)

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Download or read book An American Soccer Dream written by Kenneth Jones and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An American Soccer Dream walks through the trials and tribulations of retooling the United States National Soccer Program. Using many resources -- previously untapped talent pools, an array of underutilized ethnic soccer clubs, the power of technology and one of the best sports marketers - two friends - one a foot soldier in the national soccer federation and another a technology professional with a love of the game - work tirelessly to implement their vision. An American Soccer Dream chronicles the team's exploits, traveling the streets of America and beyond, detailing efforts to raise an organization to new heights, and winding their way throughout North and Central America before the team's journey ultimately concludes at the World Cup Finals in Brazil in the June of 2014. But as the players and coaches travel this road together -- something even more special is sparked -- a spirit and kinship of family which brings together this set of diverse human beings.

Soccer and the American Dream

Author : Ian Lawrence
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781138697744
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (977 download)

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Download or read book Soccer and the American Dream written by Ian Lawrence and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides contemporary insight into the American Dream via the critical lens of soccer, challenging the notion that America is different, exceptional or unique in the global order, either in real socio-economic-political terms or in perceived cultural terms.

Soccer and the American Dream

Author : Ian Lawrence
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315519070
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (155 download)

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Download or read book Soccer and the American Dream written by Ian Lawrence and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-11-12 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American Dream is founded upon the ideological belief that ‘you can be anything you want to be’, regardless of your current class position, and is one of the most emotive, pervasive and ideologically embedded concepts championed by American citizens. Providing contemporary insight into the American Dream via the critical lens of soccer – the world’s pre-eminent sport but still a minority interest in the US – this book challenges the notion that America is different, exceptional or unique in the global order, either in real socio-economic-political terms or in perceived cultural terms. Soccer and the American Dream offers an overview of soccer in the US and uses case studies to explore the motives of American university students in undertaking a soccer scholarship, considering the impact of family, social class and career development upon social mobility and upon the game itself. Providing a fascinating new insight into the nexus of sport, education, culture and society, this is a topical resource for students, scholars and practitioners across the fields of soccer, higher education, youth sport, sports development, sports coaching and sport management.

When the Dream Became Reality

Author : Warshaw Bobby
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780999169728
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (697 download)

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Download or read book When the Dream Became Reality written by Warshaw Bobby and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-17 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young soccer player dreamed of playing professionally. Or, better said, he dreamed of doing something great. He wanted to be someone or get somewhere--for his life to mean something--and soccer became his path. When he heard his name called in the 1st Round of the MLS SuperDraft, he expected his life to change forever. What he found, instead, was much of the same: the same fears, insecurities, and internal conflicts, except now with higher stakes. When the Dream Became Reality is the story of a professional athlete's path and evolution, as a person and athlete, from childhood through six professional seasons. In this heartfelt memoir, Bobby Warshaw recounts the moments we rarely hear so honestly from athletes, including disagreements with coaches, personal mistrust of his own ability, doubt about his sexuality, and the aftermath of loss and failure. Warshaw experienced incomparable highs--game-winning goals; championship games; wearing the captain's armband--but he rarely felt like he was living the dream that everyone suggested. Beyond the usual self-doubt, he struggled to come to terms with the paradox at the root of the profession: the intersection of a ruthless business with a children's game. To achieve his goals, Warshaw discovered at a young age he would have to live with two conflicting parts of his life, the athlete and the human. The former Stanford University captain opens up about his efforts to maximize his ability as an elite player and a compassionate person despite their often-clashing demands; the constant frustration that he never performed either as well as he would have wanted; and the subsequent struggle to like himself, as either an athlete or a person, along the way. When the Dream Became Reality is not the story of the glitz and glamour of a famous superstar, but rather the everyday emotions and decisions of an average pro pushing to be remembered. Warshaw writes the story that pulls back the curtain on the life and emotions of America's professional athletes. Sometimes there is more than giant contracts and big trophies on the line. It's a common thought to chase our dreams. Do we ever stop to think what happens when we get there? When the dream no longer remains a dream, but becomes reality.

Soccer in Central America

Author : Mike Kennedy
Publisher : Norwood House Press
ISBN 13 : 1599534436
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book Soccer in Central America written by Mike Kennedy and published by Norwood House Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introductory look at the soccer teams and their fans of countries in Central America. Younger sports fans can now get an introductory look at some of their favorite sports and the men and women who play the game! Written at a 2nd grade reading level, but geared to readers through 6th grade, the easy-to-read text features lots of great photos, trading card reproductions, word games, and more. Authors Mike Kennedy and Mark Stewart have teamed up on more than 100 books, including the popular Team Spirit series.

Soccer Dreams

Author : Clare Hodgson Meeker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780615432366
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (323 download)

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Download or read book Soccer Dreams written by Clare Hodgson Meeker and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soccer Dreams weaves together a fictional tale about a boy from Kenya who moves to Seattle and helps his soccer coach build a winning team, with real-life strategy and teamwork tips from the current MLS Seattle Sounders FC. The book includes profiles and full-color photographs of the Sounders FC players, along with black-and-white illustrations of the story.

Soccer Dreams

Author : Shawn Pryor
Publisher : Picture Window Books
ISBN 13 : 1515858790
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (158 download)

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Download or read book Soccer Dreams written by Shawn Pryor and published by Picture Window Books. This book was released on 2020 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wanting to be a striker like her grandpa was, Keisha jumps into soccer practice with both feet and, unfortunately, both hands. She's afraid her habit of catching the ball will end her sports dream, but Coach has a new game plan.

Chasing the American Dream

Author : Thomas M. Tarapacki
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Chasing the American Dream written by Thomas M. Tarapacki and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the greatest figures in American sports were Polish Americans, including Stan Ketchel, two-time middleweight boxing champion; Stella Walsh, a Polish-born Olympic sprinter; and Stan 'The Man' Musial, one of baseballs all-time greats who played in 24 All-Star games and set numerous major league records. Chasing the American Dream examines the impact of sports upon the lives of Polish-Americans, the unprecedented economic and social opportunities it created, and the enormous changes it brought about to Polonia.

Soccer in a Football World

Author : David Wangerin
Publisher : Temple University Press
ISBN 13 : 1592138853
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (921 download)

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Download or read book Soccer in a Football World written by David Wangerin and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 2008-03-15 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Beckham’s arrival in Los Angeles represents the latest attempt to jump-start soccer in the United States where, David Wangerin says, it “remains a minority sport.” With the rest of the globe so resolutely attached to the game, why is soccer still mostly dismissed by Americans? Calling himself “a soccer fan born in the wrong country at nearly the wrong time,” Wangerin writes with wit and passion about the sport’s struggle for acceptance in Soccer in a Football World. A Wisconsin native, he traces the fragile history of the game from its early capitulation to gridiron on college campuses to the United States’ impressive performance at the 2002 World Cup. Placing soccer in the context of American sport in general, he chronicles its enduring struggle alongside the country’s more familiar pursuits and recounts the shifting attitudes toward the “foreign” game. His story is one that will enrich the perspective of anyone whose heart beats for the sport, and is curious as to where the game has been in America—and where it might be headed.

To Chase a Dream

Author : Paul "Whitey" Kapsalis
Publisher : Meyer & Meyer Verlag
ISBN 13 : 1782550194
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (825 download)

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Download or read book To Chase a Dream written by Paul "Whitey" Kapsalis and published by Meyer & Meyer Verlag. This book was released on 2014-02-28 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winners of 8 national championships, Indiana University is to men’s college soccer what University of North Carolina is to college basketball or University of Notre Dame is to college football. To Chase a Dream is the true story of one kid’s near-impossible desire to play soccer at that national powerhouse, a kid who was told time after time that he simply wasn’t good enough and never would be. What all the doubters failed to consider was that inside the body of an under-sized, humble Paul Kapsalis was the heart of a lion. This is his journey, a story that affirms that perseverance, optimism, hard work, a willingness to learn, and kindness can lead to remarkable achievements and transform a kid who just wanted to play soccer into a leader of men. It took him 5 years, fighting through rejection and a career-threatening injury, but Paul got where he never expected to go. Here’s a chance to see how he did it.

Dream Season

Author : Bob Cowser
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN 13 : 1555846262
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (558 download)

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Download or read book Dream Season written by Bob Cowser and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rookie outsider chases his sports-obsessed dream to relive his football glory days in “the ultimate fan book” (The New York Times). Bob Cowser, Jr. is a happy husband, father, and English professor in upstate New York. Only one thing is missing: the exhilaration he felt as a young man in sports-crazy Tennessee when he took the field for high school football games. In what is every Monday morning quarterback’s fantasy, Bob joins the Watertown Red & Black, the country’s oldest semi-professional football team, hungry to win its first championship in two decades. Over the next five months, and with the hesitant blessing of his wife, Candace, Cowser drives the lonely sixty miles for try-outs in a former mill town of soldiers, corrections officers, and blue-collar workers. A far cry from his leafy campus, the “Professor,” as his teammates call him, must work hard to earn the respect of these hard-edged men—some of them local celebrities—and the confidence of his coach, a former mill worker who has never used a playbook. Balancing the demands of family and academe with the rigors of practice and game play, Cowser must find a way to fit his childhood dream into his real life as an adult. “Deserv[ing] to join the ranks of great football books like George Plimpton’s Paper Lion, Frederick Exley’s A Fan’s Notes, and William Morris’s The Courting of Marcus Dupree” (Publishers Weekly), Dream Season invites us onto the line of scrimmage for each heartbreaking loss and breathtaking win, into the locker room of a fabled team challenged by a roller-coaster season, and ultimately into the heart of a man with a persevering thirst for glory. “Real, vivid, sensitive, accessible, warm, brutal, and wholly consuming,” this remarkable story reminds us why we love the games we play (Lee Gutkind, author of Forever Fat: Essays by the Godfather).

Neymar: A Soccer Dream Come True

Author : Mina Javaherbin
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN 13 : 1466898275
Total Pages : 19 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book Neymar: A Soccer Dream Come True written by Mina Javaherbin and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This narrative non-fiction picture book about the sensational rising soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is perfect reading for young soccer fans. Born in Brazil, Neymar Jr. grew up imagining that he might one day become a famous soccer player. Now his dream has come true. Using playful, child-friendly language, deep knowledge of the sport, and passion for it author, Mina Javaherbin, brings to life Neymar's childhood and professional career for young soccer fans to enjoy. Her text is accompanied by Paul Hoppe's modern, colorful illustrations.

The Away Game: The Epic Search for Soccer's Next Superstars

Author : Sebastian Abbot
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393292215
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (932 download)

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Download or read book The Away Game: The Epic Search for Soccer's Next Superstars written by Sebastian Abbot and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An exhilarating, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately unforgettable journey that lays bare the true human stakes of the world’s most popular game.”—Warren St. John, best-selling author of Outcasts United Searching for soccer’s next superstars, an audacious program called Football Dreams held tryouts for millions of 13-year-old boys across Africa. In The Away Game, Sebastian Abbot follows several of the boys as they chase their dreams in a dizzying world of rich Arab sheikhs, money-hungry agents, and soccer-mad European fans.

Messi's American Dream

Author : Mark Jackson
Publisher : Dreamweavers Entertainment International, LLC.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Messi's American Dream written by Mark Jackson and published by Dreamweavers Entertainment International, LLC.. This book was released on 2024-02-21 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the extraordinary journey of Lionel Messi, from his legendary career in European football to his seismic move to Major League Soccer (MLS)! *Explore “Messi’s American Dream: From La Liga Legend to MLS Sensation” and uncover the captivating story of an iconic athlete!* Are you a die-hard football fan curious about Messi’s groundbreaking move to MLS? Ever wondered about the challenges and triumphs of this football prodigy? Eager to know how a Barcelona icon transformed the landscape of American soccer? Lionel Messi, often hailed as the “Next Maradona”, emerges from the pages of this book as a football prodigy. From his early life in Argentina to his meteoric rise through the youth ranks at FC Barcelona, you’ll walk in the footsteps of a legend. “Messi’s American Dream” doesn’t just recount Messi’s career; it delves into his legacy. Imagine the shockwaves as Messi bid an emotional farewell to FC Barcelona, the club he cherished. Discover the factors behind this unthinkable departure that reshaped football history. And then, brace yourself for Messi’s next chapter in MLS. As you turn each page, you’ll follow Messi’s journey from the media frenzy surrounding his arrival in the United States to his awe-inspiring moments on the MLS pitch. You’ll witness the challenges he faces, the adjustments he makes, and the early sparks of brilliance that set the stage for an extraordinary adventure. Here are what await you in this book: In-Depth Insights: Gain unparalleled access to Messi’s life, from his early days to his MLS venture, and understand what makes him a football legend. Inspiration: Be inspired by Messi’s work ethic, leadership, and impact on MLS and young American players. Behind-the-Scenes: Get an exclusive look at the negotiations, contract details, and the role of Inter Miami CF in Messi’s move. American Soccer Landscape: Learn how Messi’s arrival influences the growth and popularization of soccer in the United States. Championship Journey: Follow the exciting journey of Inter Miami CF and their unwavering quest for the MLS Cup. Humanitarian Side: Explore Messi’s philanthropic efforts in the United States and his role in shaping American soccer culture. And more! Whether you’re a devoted football fan, an admirer of Messi’s legacy, or someone curious about the impact of this historic transfer, this book has something extraordinary to offer. Dream of witnessing Messi’s journey firsthand, from his rise as a football prodigy to his triumphant MLS moments. Imagine the inspiration you’ll find in his work ethic and leadership. Picture yourself gaining insights into the growth of soccer in the United States, all through the lens of a global legend. Grab your copy of “Messi’s American Dream” and join the adventure today!

NASL

Author : Colin Jose
Publisher : Derby, England : Breedon Books Sport
ISBN 13 : 9780907969563
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (695 download)

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Download or read book NASL written by Colin Jose and published by Derby, England : Breedon Books Sport. This book was released on 1989 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

All-American

Author : Charles L. Valenti
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1543433030
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (434 download)

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Download or read book All-American written by Charles L. Valenti and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-08-28 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All-American: An American Approach to Soccer Here is a story about love of country, of community, of family, and friends, teammates, and soldiers who have banded together like brothers. This is the story of one very special soldier and the knowledge he passed on to his son. The soldier was known as a golden lion. He taught his cub to become an athlete with skills sharpened by military philosophies and knowledge of American sports. Here, one will find a love of soccer, the seed of which was planted in a distant land. The young plant was brought to America, and the blossom became known as the Cleveland High School soccer team. Here, you will travel. You will experience life and love in the hamlet of Verona, Italy. Verona, the birthplace of Romeo and Juliet. Destiny will take you across the Atlantic Ocean to another hamlet called Ridgewood in the big apple known as New York City. Here, you will experience Camelot, where soccer and baseball embrace military thought.

Perspectives on the U.S.-Mexico Soccer Rivalry

Author : Jeffrey W. Kassing
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319558315
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Perspectives on the U.S.-Mexico Soccer Rivalry written by Jeffrey W. Kassing and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume considers the U.S.-Mexico soccer rivalry, which occurs against a complex geo-political, social, and economic backdrop. Multidisciplinary contributions explore how a long and complicated history between these countries has produced a unique rivalry—one in which loyalties split friends and family; fan turnout in many regions of the U.S. favors Mexico; and games are imbued with both national pride and politics. The themes of nationhood, geography, citizenship, acculturation, identity, globalization, narrative and mythology reverberate throughout this book, especially with regard to how they shape place, identity, and culture.