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PublisherIcon Books, The Limited

ISBN-101785781537

ISBN-139781785781537

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Book TitleUnder the Lights and in the Dark : Untold Stories of Women's Soccer

Number of Pages288 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicSoccer, Football

Publication Year2017

IllustratorYes

GenreSports & Recreation

AuthorGwendolyn Oxenham

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight15.2 Oz

Item Length8.8 in

Item Width5.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsOxenham has a nice, inclusive, easy to understand writing style. The twelve-year-old girl reading this as part of her English homework will be as engrossed as the 60-year-old who never dreamt that these things could happen to a female soccer player. That's a fantastic skill to have as a writer., The book's true virtues are in its complexities and portrayals of the players whose lives are interesting both on and off the field ... Oxenham understands a good sports story must work as a mirror to reflect the world around it. And, like Friday Night Lights or Seabiscuit , Under the Lights and In the Dark does just that ... This work is truly a testament to women's soccer and women in sports. It is also a fun story for both sports fans and plain old readers alike., An eye-opening, cohesive collection of fascinating stories that will help bring women's soccer to the next level. Appropriate for high school students, public libraries, and all readers interested in the future of the sport., Gwendolyn is the master at finding incredible soccer stories. These are stories that need to be heard- told in a way that leaves you begging for more. Thank you, Gwen, for shining a light on the natural, raw, real beauty of the beautiful game., Oxenham is one of my favorite soccer writers; she connects on a deeply human level with the people who are the soul of the global game. I love this book., The book, a blend of stand-up-and-cheer triumphs and bittersweet cautionary tales, is a revelation, and it is a must-read for anyone curious about not just women's soccer, but the beautiful game., "Twelve uplifting and incredible stories telling the risks and rewards of pursuing a career as a professional women's football player. A fantastic collection of pieces that get to the heart of what some of the world's best and most talented players have overcome -- from homelessness to motherhood to homophobia, in order to play the game they love -- often without the guarantee of fame and fortune should they succeed." -The Athletic UK writers' favourite football books, The book's true virtues are in its complexities and portrayals of the players whose lives are interesting both on and off the field ... Oxenham understands a good sports story must work as a mirror to reflect the world around it. And, like Friday Night Lights or Seabiscuit, Under the Lights and In the Dark does just that ... This work is truly a testament to women's soccer and women in sports. It is also a fun story for both sports fans and plain old readers alike., A startlingly good book. Oxenham is a marvelous observer. These are moving, uplifting stories from around the world- what top soccer is like when there's no money or fame in it and you just do it for love.

Dewey Decimal796.334082

Table Of Content1. 'La Gringa' a. Profile of Allie Long b. Teams/leagues covered: US national team, underground leagues, Portland Thorns (US) c. Other: profiles of other USWNT and rookie players 2. 'Welcome to Russia' a. Profile of Dani Foxhoven b. Teams/leagues covered: Russian league, Portland Thorns (US) c. Other: profiles of international teammates 3. 'A Home on the Pitch' a. Tells the story of an non-professional player for whom a football outreach program turns her life around b. Profile of England national Fara Williams and her outreach to homeless women c. Teams/leagues covered: Homeless World Cup, England national team, Liverpool Ladies (UK) 4. 'A French Football Fairy Tale' a. Teams/leagues covered: French national team (men's, women's and youth) b. Player profiles: Camille Abily, Louisa Nécib, Laura Georges, Amandine Henry; Zinedine Zidane, Lilian Thuram 5. The Football Refugee a. Profile of Nadia Nadim, with a focus on her childhood as a refugee b. Teams/leagues covered: Danish national team, Portland Thorns (US) 6. 'Play Away the Gay' a. Explores the clash between homosexuality and Christianity in soccer b. Teams/leagues covered: Charlotte Eagles (US) 7. Alinco, the Super Falcon a. Profile of Josephine Alinco b. Teams/leagues covered: Nigerian national team, Swedish league, very briefly Washington Spirit (US) c. Other: looks at the growth of women's football in Africa; how players use soccer as an escape/ to provide for their families 8. Magic, Hope, and Brazil's Number 10 a. Profile of Marta b. Teams/leagues covered: Brazil national team (men's, women's), Santos (Brazil), Rosengard (Sweden) c. Other: also touches on Neymar and Pele, plus examines the difficulty of finding solvent women's professional teams to play for 9. 'The Comeback Moms' a. Explores the benefits of being a mother and a professional soccer player b. Player profiles: Amy Rodriguez (US national), Jessica McDonald (US national), Katie Chapman (England national), Melissa Barbieri 10. 'The Indominable Lioness' a. Profile of Gaelle Enganamouit b. Teams/leagues covered: Swedish league, Serbian league, Cameroon national team c. Other: Explores the mixing of cultures & languages between international players 11. 'Beyond the Field' a. Focus on how players make a living off the field, and on those who have to give up the dream of professional soccer (Australia national), Tamires (Brazil), Solveig Gulbrandsen (Norway national) c. Teams/leagues covered: US, England, Australian and Norwegian national teams; Seattle Reign (US), Kansas City (US), Adelaide United (Aus), Western New York Flash (US) 12. 'Rose City 'Til I Die'a. Fan culture focus- looks at the unparalleled support received by the Thorns; extends hope for the future of the US women's league, and women's soccer more broadly b. Teams/leagues covered: Portland Thorns (US)

SynopsisIn 2004, journalist and award-winning documentary maker Gwendolyn Oxenham played futebol feminino for Santos FC, Brazil. The team hitchhiked to practice, shared their field with a horse and wore hand-me- downs from the men's team. If this was Brazil, the mecca of futebol, what did the women's game look like in other countries? Under the Lights and in the Dark takes us inside the world of women's soccer, following players across the globe, from Portland Thorns star Allie Long, who trains in an underground men's league in New York City; to English national Fara Williams, who hid her homelessness from her teammates while playing for the English national team. Oxenham takes us to Voronezh, Russia, where players battle more than just snowy pitches in pursuing their dream of playing pro, and to a refugee camp in Denmark, where Nadia Nadim, now a Danish international star, honed her skills after her family fled from the Taliban. Whether you're a newcomer to the sport or a die-hard fan, this is an inspiring book about stars' beginnings and adventures, struggles and hardship, and, above all, the time-honored romance of the game., California-based writer Gwendolyn Oxenham presents an insider's look at women's soccer, following players across the world from Portland Thorns' Allie Long to FC Kansas City's Amy Rodriguez., Under the Lights and in the Dark takes us inside the world of women's soccer, following players across the globe. In 2004 football author, journalist and award-winning documentary maker Gwendolyn Oxenham played futebol feminino for Santos FC, Brazil's most celebrated club. The team hitchhiked to practice, shared their field with a horse and wore hand-me-downs from the men's team. If this was Brazil, the mecca of futebol , what did the women's game look like in other countries? Under the Lights and in the Dark takes us inside the world of women's football, following players across the globe, from Portland Thorns star Allie Long, who trains in an underground men's league in New York City; to English national Fara Williams, who kept her homelessness a secret from teammates on the English youth national team. Oxenham takes us to the depths of Siberia, where players battle more than just snowy pitches in pursuing their dream of playing pro, and to a refugee camp in Denmark, where Nadia Nadim, now a Danish international star, practised after her family fled from the Taliban. Whether you're a newcomer to the sport or a die-hard fan, this is an inspiring book about stars' beginnings and adventures, struggles and hardship, and, above all, the time-honoured romance of the game., Under the Lights and in the Dark: Untold Stories of Women's Soccer takes an unprecedented look inside the lives of professional football players around the world - from precarious positions in underfunded teams and leagues, to sold-out stadiums and bright lights. Award-winning filmmaker and journalist Gwendolyn Oxenham tells the stories of the phenoms, underdogs, and nobodies - players willing to follow the game wherever it takes them. Under the Lights and in the Dark takes us inside the world of women's soccer, following players across the globe, from Portland Thorns star Allie Long, who trains in an underground men's league in New York City; to English national Fara Williams, who hid her homelessness from her teammates while playing for the English national team. Oxenham takes us to Voronezh, Russia, where players battle more than just snowy pitches in pursuing their dream of playing pro, and to a refugee camp in Denmark, where Nadia Nadim, now a Danish international star, honed her skills after her family fled from the Taliban. Whether you're a newcomer to the sport or a die-hard fan, this is an inspiring book about stars' beginnings and adventures, struggles and hardship, and, above all, the time-honored romance of the game.

LC Classification NumberGV944.5