soccer

"Jackson always stands his ground on the field. When a rival player purposefully spikes Aiden, Jackson strikes back. A scuffle breaks out, and Jackson gets a red card. He takes his anger out on the ref's car. . . . Jackson finds himself in trouble with the police. Will he end up with bigger problems, or will he be able to stop the downwawrd spiral and find his way back to defend his team?"--Provided by publisher.

"After a dangerous encounter with some bullies, Ben dedicates himself to applying for college programs in an attempt to get away from the violence and the feel safe at home again"--Provided by publisher.

"Enzo's drive to be perfect is often seen by others as pushy, arrogant, and self-centered. Between his intense practice routine and his pappa drilling him, Enzo feels the constant pressure to overperform. When he misses a penalty kick in an important game, the team loses. Enzo decides to run away. He ends up face to face with the dangers of street life. Will he find his way back home and to his team now that he's facing a less than perfect life"--Provided by publisher.

"As team captain, Kai is always in control on the field. . . . But at home, as hard as he tries, he can't keep his parents together. Their fighting intensifies so much that Kai's frustrations spill over into school and soccer. Will he be able to provide what the team needs without the home support that he used to take for granted?"--Provided by publisher.

"After passing out during a game, Manny discovers that he has lupus and the diagnosis causes him to question everything in his life, from playing soccer to his faith"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the achievements of several notable soccer players.

Seventeen-year-old Leah's chance to make the national soccer team does not seem so important when she learns that her father has cancer and may only have months to live.

"Aiden is one of the smartest players on the field. His active brain helps him to respond quickly to the action and anticipate the ball. But that same overactivity doesn't translate to his schoolwork. . . . His grades are so low that if he doesn't improve, he'll be dropped from the team. Will Aiden make the grade, or will he watch from the sideline?"--Provided by publisher.

Presents readers with information on the training and experience needed to become a professional soccer player.

"Goal! Learn how to play soccer through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!"--.