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The 1975 Portland Timbers: The Birth of Soccer City, USA by Michael Orr Publisher Comments Relive the magic of the Portland Timbers' 1975 season and the birth of Soccer City, USA. This is the story of seventeen players and two coaches who came from different clubs and different countries to form a team just days before their inaugural game. In... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $16.50 Used - Trade Paper 
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Among the Thugs by Bill Buford Publisher Comments They have names like Barmy Bernie, Daft Donald, and Steamin' Sammy. They like lager (in huge quantities), the Queen, football clubs (especially Manchester United), and themselves. Their dislike encompasses the rest of the known universe, and England's... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Inverting the Pyramid: The History of Football Tactics by Jonathan Wilson Synopsis Soccer fans love to argue about the tactics a manager puts into play, and this fascinating study traces the world history of tactics, from modern pioneers right back to the beginning, where chaos reigned. Along the way, author Jonathan Wilson, an erudite... (read more) Your price: $14.95 New - Trade Paper
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How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization by Franklin Foer Publisher Comments Soccer is much more than a game, or even a way of life. It is a perfect window into the cross-currents of today's world, with all its joys and its sorrows. In this remarkably insightful, wide-ranging work of reportage, Franklin Foer takes us on a... (read more) List Price $13.99 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Boys from Little Mexico: A Season Chasing the American Dream by Steve Wilson Publisher Comments In the tradition of Buzz Bissinger's Friday Night Lights, a sensitive and clear-eyed journalist takes us deep inside Oregon's only all-Hispanic boys' high school soccer team, a team whose players stand on the cusp of change. The all-Hispanic boys' soccer... (read more) Your price: $16.00 New - Trade Paper
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Soccernomics: Why England Loses, Why Germany and Brazil Win, and Why the U.S., Japan, Australia, Turkey--And Even Iraq--Are Destined by Simon Kuper Publisher Comments Why do England lose? Why does Scotland suck? Why doesnt America dominate the sport internationally...and why do the Germans play with such an efficient but robotic style? These are questions every soccer aficionado has asked. Soccernomics answers them... (read more) List Price $15.99 Your price: $9.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Raise the Roof (99 Edition) by Pat Summitt Publisher Comments "It wasn't a team. It was a tent revival." So says Pat Summitt, the legendary coach whose Tennessee Lady Vols entered the 1997-98 season aiming for an almost unprecedented "three-peat" of NCAA championships. ... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $8.00 Used - Trade Paper
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An Epic Swindle: 44 Months with a Pair of Cowboys by Brian Reade Publisher Comments The inside story of how Liverpool FC came within hours of being repossessed by the banks after the shambolic 44-month reign of American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett This is a tale of debts, lies, cowboys, and a civil war that... (read more) Your price: $12.95 New - Trade Paper
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Devil Worship: A Fan's Voyage with the 2008/2009 Manchester United Red Devils by Kevin Leyland Synopsis There are many sports played across the world, but only one truly captivates the global community. Some call it soccer and some call it football, but everyone embraces the majesty and splendor that the sport offers to all of its fans. The world's most... (read more) Your price: $27.50 New - Trade Paper
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Soccer in a Football World: The Story of America's Forgotten Game (Sporting) by David Wangerin Synopsis David Wangerin's humorous and thorough book tells the story of American soccer's long struggle from the brief promise of the 1920's, through the euphoric highs and extravagant follies of the North American Soccer League, to today's hard-won acceptance.... (read more) Your price: $21.95 New - Trade Paper
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Ronaldo: The Obsession for Perfection by Luca Caioli Publisher Comments When Cristiano Ronaldo transferred to Real Madrid for a world record-shattering £80 million in 2009, it cemented his position as one of the best players of his era. This is the story of the two-time Ballon d'Or winner, the first Premier League... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $12.50 Used - Trade Paper
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How Soccer Explains the World (10 Edition) by Franklin Foer Publisher Comments Soccer is much more than a game, or even a way of life. It's a perfect window into the crosscurrents of today's world, with all its joys and sorrows. In this remarkably insightful, wide-ranging work of reportage, Franklin Foer takes us on a surprising... (read more) List Price $14.99 Your price: $8.00 Used - Trade Paper
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World Is a Ball by John Doyle Publisher Comments For the past 10 years, leading Canadian journalist and cultural critic John Doyle has been traveling the globe to observe World Cup and other soccer matches played at the highest level. The result is a Bill Bryson-esque narrative full of wit and insight,... (read more) Your price: $15.99 New - Trade Paper
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Soccer Basics (Complete Idiot's Guides) by Sam Borden Publisher Comments The ultimate resource for getting on the ball. The Complete Idiot?s Guide® to Soccer Basics explains anything and everything a parent or new coach needs to know to understand the game and make the most of a child?s soccer experience. From the... (read more) Your price: $15.95 New - Trade Paper
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Life Lessons from Soccer: What Your Child Can Learn on and Off the Field--A Guide for Parents and Coaches by Vincent M. Fortanasce Publisher Comments Parent-tested and approved by the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), this indispensable book by a parent, coach, and doctor shows soccer moms, dads, and coaches how to encourage children to look beyond winning and to turn every game and practice... (read more) Your price: $20.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Miracle of Castel Di Sangro by Joe Mcginniss Publisher Comments Master storyteller Joe McGinniss travels to Italy to cover the unlikely success of a ragtag minor league soccer team--and delivers a brilliant and utterly unforgettable story of life in an off-the-beaten-track Italian village. When Joe McGinniss sets out... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Complete Conditioning for Soccer [With DVD] (Complete Conditioning for Sports) by Greg Gatz Publisher Comments Increase strength to dribble through traffic. Pack more power into shots on goal. Improve quickness and agility to find open passing lanes and evade opponents. Complete Conditioning for Soccer shows you how to achieve all of these performance goals and... (read more) Your price: $23.95 New - Trade Paper
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Republic of Ireland on This Day: History, Facts & Figures from Every Day of the Year (On This Day) by Steve Menary Publisher Comments The story of Irish international football With individual diary entries for every day of the year, this book is full of heroes and villains, and tells the tales of the matches, characters, tournaments, and managers that have helped shape the story... (read more) Your price: $14.95 New - Hardcover
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Anti-Racism in European Football: Fair Play for All by Christos Kassimeris Synopsis Anti-Racism in European Football: Fair Play for All challenges the issue of racism in European football, identifies the causes of the problem, and seeks its remedy.... (read more) Your price: $38.50 New - Trade Paper
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The World Cup's Strangest Moments: Oddball Characters and Memorable Matches From Over 75 Years of Football's Greatest Tournament by Peter Seddon Publisher Comments The World Cup has been called The Greatest Show on Earth. And if 90 minutes plus overtime and penalties is just the sort of entertainment you like, this book is guaranteed to score. Along with a supporting cast of dodgy refs, eccentric mascots, and manic... (read more) List Price $13.00 Your price: $8.95 Used - Trade Paper
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