Synopses & Reviews
Womenand#8217;s international soccer has captured the hearts and minds of sports fans all over the world, and this book celebrates the game in all its gloryand#151;and passion!and#151;with more than 70 exuberant full-color images, and a lively text.
"Passion and the Game" is the story of the stars, with in-depth profiles of world-renowned players Mia Hamm, Tiffany Milbrett, and Brandi Chastain of the USA, and Charmaine Hooper and Christine Sinclair of Canada, as well as Germanyand#8217;s Birgit Prinz, Chinaand#8217;s Sun Wen, and Norwayand#8217;s Siri Nordby. It is also the story of the teams, from more than 130 countries--from perennial powerhouses such as the USA, China, and Germany, to emerging headliners such as Canada, Brazil, and Sweden to a growing list of talented newcomers from countries fielding womenand#8217;s teams for the first time. And it is the story of the international competitions, from the Olympic Games to the Womenand#8217;s World Cup, that have served as proving grounds for some splendid athletes and terrific teams. With skill, determination, and love of the sport, womenand#8217;s soccer teams and the extraordinary people behind them have overcome limited resources and even official banning, and have won the respect and enthusiasm of adoring fans all over the world.
Synopsis
In one generation, women's international soccer has taken its place on the world sports stage. This book traces its history from its first golden age in the late 19th century to the present. Along the way are such peak moments as the legendary 1991 first-ever Women's World Championship that pitted the U.S. against the Norwegians before 60,000 screaming fans, and the breathtaking 1999 battle in Pasadena, California, between teams from the U.S. and China. Memorable portraits of the teams and players that come from more than 130 countries are included, from North Americans Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain, to Chinaand#8217;s Sun Wen, to Germanyand#8217;s Birgit Prinz. The statistics, schedules, and dozens of colorful photographs add more drama to this exciting story.
Synopsis
This colorful tribute to international women's soccer from the 19th century to the present includes stats, schedules, and the story of the superstars. ""The Passionate Game" includes in-depth profiles of world-renowned players Mia Hamm, Tiffany Milbrett, and Brandi Chastain of the USA.