soccer teams

"Twelve-year-old Alex loves playing soccer, and she's good at it, too. Very good. When her skills land her a free ride to play for Select, an elite soccer club, it feels like a huge opportunity. Joining Select could be the key to a college scholarship and a bright future--one that Alex's family can't promise her. But as the team gets better and better, her new coach pushes the players harder and harder, until soccer starts to feel more like punishment than fun. And then there comes a point where enough is enough, and Alex and her teammates must take a stand to find a better way to make their soccer dreams come true"--Provided by publisher.

"The most popular sport in the world is guaranteed to have its fair share of rivalries. Does winning a World Cup make a team the best? Or does Olympic gold deserve the glory? Discover some of soccer's biggest rivalries past and present and decide for yourself who's the best"--.

Whether it's a great championship match, a historic upset, a legendary performance, or a nail-biting finish, some soccer matches live forever in the memories of fans. This title introduces readers to some of the greatest matches in the sport's history, as well as the players and teams at the center of these dramatic moments. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index.

Provides information about the history, success, and outstanding players of Mexico's national soccer team, winners of the 2005 World Cup. Presented in English and Spanish.

Looks at some of what are considered to be the best teams in world soccer, including teams in North America, Central America and Europe.

Looks at some of the biggest rivalries in professional soccer, discussing European rivalries, the classics and more.

"With . . . infographics and leveled text, explores the statistics of modern world soccer teams"--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about Ligue 1. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about La Liga. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"The most popular sport in the world is guaranteed to have its fair share of rivalries. Does winning a World Cup make a team the best? Or does Olympic gold deserve the glory? Discover some of soccer's biggest rivalries past and present and decide for yourself who's the best"--Provided by publisher.