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The US 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 US 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.

Soccer. Football. The beautiful game. The world’s most popular sport goes by many names, but for decades, fans have agreed on one thing: the greatest player of all time was Pelé. Now the legendary star, ambassador, and humanitarian shares a global vision for what soccer can accomplish. Now he shares his story, his experience, and his insights on the game for the very first time. Before Messi, before Ronaldo, before Beckham, there was Edson Arantes do Nascimento - known simply as Pelé.

Transform your child's soccer journey and become the coach they need, even if you've never set foot on the pitch before! Do you feel overwhelmed trying to piece together effective training sessions for aspiring young soccer players? Are you struggling to keep little athletes engaged while teaching them the fundamentals of the game? Or maybe you're just looking for practical ways to bolster your child's mental toughness on the pitch?

Ever dreamt of bending it like Beckham? Intrigued by the skills of soccer's superstars? Ready to be captivated by the world's most popular sport? Inspiring Soccer Stories For Kids is a captivating collection of tales that brings the magic of soccer to life for young readers. This book is filled with inspirational stories and fascinating facts that celebrate the skill, excitement, and spirit of soccer. Inside Inspiring Soccer Stories For Kids, you'll find: Engaging stories of famous soccer players who have inspired millions with their talent and dedication. Fascinating facts about soccer ...

This is a high-level overview of the areas that can take a player from being a benchwarmer to MVP. In a day and age where many so-called experts' advice is to improve your conditioning, get more touches, try harder, and want it more, this audiobook stands out on delivering the steps to turn any player into a great performer.

Soccer is the world's most popular sport, inspiring the absolute devotion of countless fans around the globe. But what is it about soccer that makes it so compelling to watch, discuss, and think about? Is it what it says about class, race, or gender? Is it our national, regional, or tribal identities? Simon Critchley thinks it's all of these and more. In his new book, he explains what soccer can tell us about each, and how each informs the way we interpret the game, all while building a new system of aesthetics, or even poetics, that we can use to watch the beautiful game.

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 ...

Want to learn the number one thing holding you back from scoring more goals? Have you ever wanted to know the secrets to easily make a team in tryouts? Ever wonder why you get nervous before a tryout? Want to become the fastest player on your team? This audiobook lays out step-by-step what you should work on and the most important keys to being able to perform. This audiobook provides the structure to ensure that you are not just getting a little information in one spot and some knowledge in another without being able to understand the entire picture of how it all works together.

Balancing soccer, school, family, and the many other things requiring your time can be difficult. Having a mindset that is working against you can make it even more difficult to stay balanced and succeed. There is no such thing as a perfect mindset, but there are definitely attitudes that will lift you to great heights and attitudes that will hold you back from taking your game to the next level. This audiobook will dramatically reduce your time to discover those key attitudes that will ensure you become the best player in your league.

A mazy dribble through the recent history of European soccer, showing how shifting styles and influence have shaped the game. In the early 1990s, the Dutch footballing philosophy was worshiped across the continent. Then the baton passed to the Italians, who clearly boasted Europe's strongest league. But when France started winning everything at international level its national academy became the template for others, until suddenly, almost out of nowhere, Europe's most revered player and manager both hailed from Portugal.

Soccer Coaching: Total Football: The Revolution that Redefined Soccer provides an in-depth exploration into one of the most influential philosophies in football history. This comprehensive book takes readers on a journey through the evolution of Total Football, starting with its inception in the Netherlands and tracing its impact on global football over the decades. In its pages, readers will discover the tactical intricacies of Total Football and the visionary individuals, like Rinus Michels and Johan Cruyff, who brought it to life. The book further highlights significant case studies of ...

"Mental Toughness for Young Soccer Players" is more than a book; it's a mentor who guides you through competitive sports' ups and downs. Equip yourself with the tools to handle the psychological demands of soccer and set a foundation for success that will last a lifetime.

Soccer is more than the world’s favorite sport. It’s more than the beautiful game. It’s a guide to successful living, at least if you know what you’re looking for. Ciaran McArdle has spent been an avid soccer fan his entire life. He’s even built his entire career around it: founding multiple soccer-based businesses. Over the years, he’s discovered all the life and business lessons you can learn from the game.

Soccer Coaching: The Complete Guide to Zonal Marking in Modern Soccer offers an in-depth exploration of one of the most widely-used strategies in today's game, zonal marking. Starting from the basic principles and responsibilities of zonal marking, this comprehensive book delves into the nuances of its implementation both in defense and attack, providing practical drills and exercises to help master this approach. Key chapters address how to adapt zonal marking against various opposing tactics, navigate its challenges and limitations, and maintain a balance of risk and reward. The guide ...

The night before the big soccer game, Froggy is so excited he can’t get to sleep. But morning comes, and he’s ready to go. If the Dream Team beats the Wild Things, they win the City Cup. It’s zap, zeep, znap, and Froggy’s in his uniform. On the way to the game his dad reminds him: "Head it! Boot it! Knee it! Shoot it! But don’t use your hands!" The game starts, and Froggy is on the field. He does some cartwheels, he picks some flowers and his nose. With a minute left to go the game is tied, and the ball is headed straight for Froggy.

Does your child struggle with confidence on the field? Do they get frustrated after a tough game or feel pressured to perform? Faith on the Field is a 30-day devotional designed to help young soccer players ages 5-10 develop resilience, sportsmanship, and a strong faith that carries them through both victories and challenges. Each daily devotion includes: An engaging scripture-based lesson to connect faith with soccer and everyday life. Encouraging stories and real-life examples to help kids overcome fear, self-doubt, and frustration.

This audiobook will explain what soccer analytics are and how they work in a game. It will analyze different parts of play during a game and provide ideas and details around how analytics can improve a team during various passages of play.

In Inverting the Pyramid, Jonathan Wilson pulls apart the finer details of the world's game, tracing the global history of tactics, from modern pioneers right back to the beginning when chaos reigned. Along the way, he looks at the lives of great players and thinkers who shaped the sport and probes why the English, in particular, have 'proved themselves unwilling to grapple with the abstract'.

Soccer Coaching: Mastering The Field: The 4-2-3-1 Formation is your tactical compass in the thrilling world of football, providing deep insights into one of the game's most popular and versatile formations. Whether you're a coach, a player, or an ardent football enthusiast, this comprehensive guide offers a strategic road map to navigate the intricacies of the 4-2-3-1 formation. In the beginning, you'll explore the essential elements of the 4-2-3-1, appreciating its beautiful symmetry and the unique roles each position plays. Discover how this formation provides a delicate balance between ...

Dive into the heart of the world's most popular sport, soccer, where every moment thrives with tension and excitement, every skillful maneuver draws spectators' attention, and tactical battles are waged with high stakes. At the core of this beautiful game lies the might of formations — the tactical architecture that defines a team's character, enhances its strengths, and dictates its gameplay. Soccer Coaching: 11v11 Soccer Formations: Masterclass in Soccer Formations, History, Case Studies & Tactics is your comprehensive guide to the intricate world of these crucial structures. Consider ...