Stars of Women's Soccer: World Soccer Legends (2nd Edition) by Illugi Jokulsson (9780789213051)

Description - Stars of Women's Soccer: World Soccer Legends (2nd Edition) by Illugi Jokulsson

The greatest stars of international women's soccer today. One of the most anticipated sports events on the horizon is the 2019 Women's World Cup, to be held from June 7 to July 7, in nine French cities, including Lyons, Nice, and Paris. With the last Women's World Cup breaking records for worldwide viewership, here is required reading in advance of 2019: The World Soccer Legends series completely revised edition of Stars of Women's Soccer, with 28 of the best female players from around the world. Discover tournament attendees from the world over, including longtime favorites and impressive newcomers, such as American goal-scoring machine Carli Lloyd; tall, Martinique-born defender Wendie Renard; seasoned German goalie Nadine Angerer; the razor-sharp Brazilian defender, Marta; 18-year-old Venezuelan striker Deyna Castellanos; and Japanese captain and the essence of sportsmanship, Aya Miyama. Here is a compilation no fan can do without, filled with all-new photos of the women in action, updated stories that relate each player's upbringing and unique talents, and callout boxes that distill essential information - including birthdate, flag, height, position, current team, international games, and goal tallies. AGES: 7 to 17 AUTHOR: Illugi Jokulsson is a journalist, editor, and author based in Iceland.

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