Soccer Dreams: Playing The Seattle Sounders FC Way
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Reviews for Soccer Dreams

New! 9/12/11 -  Whitman Library Blog/Seattle Schools  review: "An intriguing hybrid of a story- the black and white drawings illustrate Kenyan refugee Todo's free verse telling of his love for soccer and his life in Seattle.. Todo's story is universal and will appeal to soccer-loving elementary and middle school kids- a large audience!"

6/20/2011 - King 5 New Day NW piece: "Sounders Book Encourages Kids to Reach For Their Dreams."

4/7/11 - Seattle Pi - The Writers Block: "This book, beautifully produced with full-color photos and original illustrations, is certain to delight young athletes and soccer fans- as well as the grown-ups who read it with them."

4/1/11 - Alaska Airlines Magazine review: "Young readers can immerse themselves in the story of Todo, a 10-year-old boy who emigrates from Kenya to Seattle, where playing on a youth soccer team opens the door to friendship and acceptance. Interspersed throughout this fictional story are photos and profiles of Seattle Sounders FC team members from all over the world who have made their own childhood soccer dreams come true."

3/29/11 - Mercer Islander’s book celebrates soccer culture in Seattle.

3/28/11 - Komo news article and photos of the book launch at Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle.

3/17/11 - Seattle Soccer Examiner interview with the author Clare Meeker.

3//7/11 - Shelf Awareness Book Trailer of the Day.

Excerpt of Soccer Dreams

Chapter 1: Soccer Is the World’s Sport
Seattle Sounder Steve Zakuani charged down the field, outrunning the midfielders with his long strides and fast dribbling. Weaving around the other team’s defenders, he had one opponent left to face— the goalkeeper. Zakuani faked to the right and the goalkeeper pounced.

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Testimonials for Soccer Dreams

"Rarely in the history of the beautiful game does a 'perfect’ soccer player come along. But as Todo, Coach Dan, and the rest of the players in Soccer Dreams learn, if we work together and make the most of the varied talents and strengths that each of us brings to the pitch, we can come close to creating the perfect team. Drawing on the collective wisdom of the players and coaches of the Seattle Sounders FC, Soccer Dreams provides an invaluable platform for learning about teamwork, fair play, and the joys kids can find on the soccer field."

Tim Murray, soccer coach and Seattle Sounders FC Golden Scarf recipient


"I think the soccer terminology is perfect for the age group."

David Griffiths, Seattle United and Seattle Sounders summer camp coach


"I really enjoyed the story and found it touching, realistic, and very engaging. The additional info by and about the Sounders truly adds to the book’s impact."

KSNoe, Seattle University School of Education


"Soccer dreams is an amazing book. All sport players should have it. It shows dreams come true and how to to be a team player in a fun way."

Arwa - 4th grader

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“Soccer is a universal language. Once you get on the field, everyone knows what to do. It transcends any language difficulties on the team.”
- STEVE ZAKUANI
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