"Julie Foudy knows what it's lie to wear gold: She has first place medals from the Women's World Cup 1991, the 1996 Olympic Games, and the Women's World Cup 1999. And she knows what it's like to play a grueling soccer match in front of thousands of screaming fans and to sign autographs for hours after the match is done. But that wasn't always the case, for only in recent years has women's soccer become a widely played and watched event. Julie Foudy's story is not just about great soccer games; it's about how one woman's determination helped change an obscure sport into one with millions of fans."
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Matthew F. Christopher was born on August 16, 1917, in Bath, Pa. He was the oldest of nine children and a talented athlete, playing baseball, football and soccer in high school. He became interested in writing at the age of 14 and in 1940 had his first story published in a detective magazine. He began writing children's books in the mid 1950's with the publication of THE LUCKY BASEBALL BAT (Little, Brown and Company).
Christopher became well-known for his sports fiction novels for children with over 130 titles bearing his name. He was awarded numerous writing honors from state organizations as well as the 1993 Milner Award. Besides books, he had about 275 short stories and articles published in over 65 children and adult magazines over the years. He is considered America's best selling sports book author.
Matt Christopher and his wife Cay were the parents of four children and the grandparents of ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He died in 1997 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Christopher became well-known for his sports fiction novels for children with over 130 titles bearing his name. He was awarded numerous writing honors from state organizations as well as the 1993 Milner Award. Besides books, he had about 275 short stories and articles published in over 65 children and adult magazines over the years. He is considered America's best selling sports book author.
Matt Christopher and his wife Cay were the parents of four children and the grandparents of ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He died in 1997 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Foudy is the best!!!,
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This book takes a look at one of the greatest female soccer players in the world. It gives an over-view of her life as she grew up and when she joined the Women's National Team. The book also has some very nice photos of Foudy in action. This is a good book for any fan of women's soccer and Julie Foudy.
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The book is great for youth girls interested in sports but also being a leader. When my daughter's school had their "wax museum" of course most girls who play soccer choose Mia Hamm. When my daughter came home saying only one person can do Mia Hamm in all of 5th grade I told her, what about Julie Foudy? Julie was not just a great player and soccer icon, but she was a leader on and off the field. She was an example of how you can excel in school and in sports at the same time!
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In 1991, shortly after the U.S. women's national soccer team won the inaugural Women's World Cup, star midfielder Julie Foudy spoke to a reporter about what women's soccer meant to her. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
World Cup, United States, Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm, North Carolina, Kristine Lilly, Michelle Akers, Briana Scurry, Coach Dorrance, Brandi Chastain, Mission Viejo, Tiffeny Milbrett, Santa Clara, Tar Heels, Anson Dorrance New!
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In 1991, shortly after the U.S. women's national soccer team won the inaugural Women's World Cup, star midfielder Julie Foudy spoke to a reporter about what women's soccer meant to her. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
World Cup, United States, Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm, North Carolina, Kristine Lilly, Michelle Akers, Briana Scurry, Coach Dorrance, Brandi Chastain, Mission Viejo, Tiffeny Milbrett, Santa Clara, Tar Heels, Anson Dorrance New!
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- The Comeback Challenge (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) by Matt Christopher on page 122
- Football Fugitive (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) by Matt Christopher on page 122
- Johnny Long Legs by Matt Christopher on page 122
- The Counterfeit Tackle (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) by Matt Christopher on page 122
- Crackerjack Halfback by Matt Christopher on page 122
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