"This book provides all the information you would want to know about the World Cup, including in-depth detail about all the teams--the players, coaches, their histories, and strategies--background information on each French stadium that will host a game, and even information on past World Cups. Not only will you find information on the current teams and playing condition, but you will also gaina bit of insight into the history of the Women's World Cup. Through detailed descriptions and fun anecdotes, author Shane Stay will make you feel as though you are there at the Cup. Even included are Shane's predictions for how each team will perform--giving you that knowledgable edge over your friends"--Page 4 of cover.
A collection of articles and short stories written by some of the world's best soccer journalists that reveal what it is really like to play women's soccer.
KNIGHTS MUMMIES PEN PALS PINK SNOW and Other Weird Weather PIRATE SCHOOL PRINCESS LULU GOES TO CAMP RED , WHITE , AND BLUE The Story of the American Flag RIP VAN WINKLE SITTING BULL SNAKE HAIR : The Story of Medusa SNAKES VOLCANOES ...
This book also includes a history of women's soccer in America and a summary of all four historic World Cup wins.
Biographies of Mia Hamm, Briana Scurry, Brandi Chastain and other members of the 1999 World Cup team.
Superbly illustrated with outstanding action shots, this book charts the history of the FIFA Women's World Cup and sets the scene for the seventh staging of the tournament.