Champions of Women's Soccer

Author: Killion, Ann

Brand: Puffin

Color: Multicolor

Edition: Reprint

Binding: paperback

Format: Import

Number Of Pages: 288

Release Date: 30-04-2019

Details: Product Description


From the World Cup to the Olympics, from Mia Hamm to Carli Lloyd to Alex Morgan, here is the ultimate guide to Women's Soccer for young sports fans from an award-winning sports journalist.

The moment the U.S. Women's Soccer team won the World Cup in 1999, the team's--and the sport's--popularity exploded in America. The Americans' electrifying rise to the top marked the biggest women's sporting event in our nation's history. Players like Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain instantly became international stars, setting the stage for the arrival of future greats like Carli Lloyd, Abby Wambach, and Alex Morgan. And with women's professional leagues continuing to take shape in America, as well as the skyrocketing popularity of the U.S. Women's National Team, there's no doubt that women's soccer has captivated fans across the country and beyond.

Featuring Top Ten Lists and stunning photos of history-making moments, this comprehensive collection catalogs the rise of women's soccer in America; the greatest American players such as Mia Hamm, Hope Solo, and Alex Morgan; the greatest international stars, including Marta and Homare Sawa; the future class of superstars; and the most thrilling World Cup and Olympic matches. This is the perfect book for young sports fans eager to kick off their soccer schooling.


Praise for Champions of Women's Soccer:

* "Killion has distilled the best of the best moments and biographical information into an easy-to-read and exciting look at the players and moments in women's soccer. . . . Sports fans will be overjoyed, but the superhero-comics crowd might also be pleasantly surprised by these modern-day wonder women. A must-have for any biography section." --
Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

"The focus on women athletes represents a much-needed perspective in sports books for tweens and will be a welcome addition." --
School Library Journal

"This is an engaging read, perfect for fans of soccer and women's sports." --
VOYA

"Whether new to the sport or a devotedfan, readers will find an overview of recent and current stars in professional women's soccer in thisenthusiastic guide." --
Booklist


Review


Praise for Champions of Women's Soccer:

* "Killion has distilled the best of the best moments and biographical information into an easy-to-read and exciting look at the players and moments in women's soccer. . . . Sports fans will be overjoyed, but the superhero-comics crowd might also be pleasantly surprised by these modern-day wonder women. A must-have for any biography section." --
Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

"The focus on women athletes represents a much-needed perspective in sports books for tweens and will be a welcome addition." --
School Library Journal
"This is an engaging read, perfect for fans of soccer and women’s sports." --
VOYA

"Whether new to the sport or a devotedfan, readers will find an overview of recent and current stars in professional women’s soccer in thisenthusiastic guide." --
Booklist


About the Author


Ann Killion has covered American sports for more than a quarter century. An award-winning columnist for the
San Francisco Chronicle, she has covered several World Cups and pivotal moments in the rise of both American men's and women's soccer. She was named the 2014 California Sportswriter of the Year. She is a
New York Times bestselling author, having co-written
Solo: A Memoir of Hope with soccer star Hope Solo. She also co-authored
Throw Like a Girl with softball great Jennie Finch. She is also the author of
Champions of Men's Soccer. She has two children and lives in Mill Valley California.


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