soccer for women

"Readers will learn about the history of the [National Women's Soccer League] through the present day. Special features include a timeline of the league's history, a list of the league's top players, and a breakdown of the playoffs system. Vibrant photos and . . . text bring the action of the league to life on the page. A two-page closing spread showcases individual and team records, the number of teams in the league, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of the rise, fall, and rise again of women's soccer, including changing attitudes, increasing professionalism, and international growth.

"'The History of the Women's World Cup' tells the story of each tournament, highlighting the key moments and . . . goals and providing an . . . account of every final. It also previews in detail the Women's World Cup 2023, featuring each of the venues and focusing on the 32 competing teams and their star players, in a comprehensive guide to the global showpiece of women's football"--Back cover.

Seventeen-year-old Camila Hassan lives a double life in Rosario, Argentina. At home, she's the dutiful daughter living within her family's narrow expectations, but on the field, she's La Furia, a soccer player with incredible skill and talent. When her team qualifies for the South American tournament, Camila finally gets the chance to see how far her talent can take her; hopefully she'll get an athletic scholarship to a North American university. But her parents don't know about her soccer playing and she needs their permission to compete in the tournament. And Diego, the boy she's been in love with for years, is back in town on a break from playing with Juventus. As Camila is forced to confront her secrets, she struggles with her feelings for Diego and the harsh life that girls face in Rosario.

"In her career with the US Women's National Team, Abby Wambach scored 184 goals, the most in international soccer. She also helped the US win the 2015 Women's World Cup. Explore her life and career"--.

"Introduces readers to the development of women's soccer, as well as the sport's star players"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at famous female soccer players and how the sport is played. Includes tips on playing the game.

Text and photographs look at twenty-eight women soccer players.

"Women's Soccer Today entertains and informs both readers who love soccer in all forms and those just discovering the sport or the women's game. It introduces the best female players in the world and the top soccer nations in the women's game"--Provided by publisher.

"Examine how women's college soccer got its start and how the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tar Heels became a . . . force on the field. Explore how women's soccer is growing worldwide, the roadblocks that are faced by women in the United States and abroad, and the steps FIFA is taking to ensure that women have their shot on the field"--Provided by publisher.