"Major League Soccer was born in 1996. And so was the run of greatness for D.C. United. The Black-and-Red captured three league championships in the first four years. They have since won many other events. D.C. United has also featured many of the finest players in MLS history. It is no wonder that they are considered one of the greatest franchises ever in Major League Soccer. This book places the reader on the field. That is where exciting stars...

"In 1998, The Chicago Fire became Major League Soccer champions in just their first year and became the first expansion team in a major sport in modern history to capture a championship as an Inaugural team. Young fans will enjoy full-color, action photos of their favorite players, timelines and fun facts like how the team got started and the basics of how to play soccer. Also featured are some of the best players throughout the Fires twenty-year...

"Soccer is a very old game. Played everywhere, it is probably the most popular sport in the world. Most fans call it football except in the U.S. and Canada. Football is a good name since only feet and sometimes heads are supposed to touch the ball. A soccer match is fast-moving and exciting to watch. No soccer players stand around on the field. They move in outstanding displays of athletic ability. Houston Dynamo has had some bad seasons in recent...

"The MetroStars were one of the first clubs to be part of Major League Soccer when the league began in North America in 1996. Since then, the club has changed its name to the Red Bulls and given its fans many exciting moments. Readers will learn about the team's top players and their ups and downs in this appealing book, and also discover fascinating details about the history of soccer and MLS. Come join the fun of one of America's most popular sports!"...

"The Los Angeles Galaxy has been around since the founding of Major Leagues soccer. This professional team from southern California has won the MLS Cup five times--more than any other team in this national league of the United States. From Cobi Jones to David Beckham, the Galaxy's roster has included some of the biggest names in the sport. Many players have come from faraway nations to play for this prestigious MLS club. Known for both its powerful...

Learn more about the different women's professional soccer leagues in the United States over the years along with the stars that played in them. This book includes informative sidebars, high-energy photos, and a glossary.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the World Cup. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

"The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team has won four World Cups and four Olympic gold medals, set record TV ratings, drawn massive crowds, earned huge revenues for FIFA and U.S. Soccer, and helped to redefine the place of women in sports. But despite their dominance, and their rosters of superstar players, they've endured striking inequality: low pay, poor playing conditions, and limited opportunities to play in professional leagues. The National Team,...

Invite readers along on the preparations for a soccer tournament! With informational text, vibrant photos and charts, children are engaged from cover to cover while utilizing mathematical skills to increase understanding of all aspects of soccer, including sportsmanship and tournaments.

Lenni Rainleaf plays goalie for the Sloths, but she is easily distracted, especially when the game slows down (which it tends to do when sloths are playing). However, when her lack of focus costs the Sloths a game, she resolves to do better against the New World Parrots, even though a group of soccer hooligans, the Toxic Macaws, are masters of distraction.