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
