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Sporting Kansas City
by Marylou Kjelle
Part of the Major League Soccer series
When U.S. Soccer promised FIFA it would create a professional men's soccer league in return for hosting the 1994 World Cup, Major League Soccer was born. Ten teams were part of the original MLS, and Sporting Kansas City, known then as the Kansas City Wiz, was one of them. The club has had its ups and downs over the years, yet this team of two cities has proven victorious time and time again by winning the U.S. Open Cup three times, the MLS Cup twice and the Supporters Shield once. Sporting Kansas City confirms what SKC fans already know. Whenever their team plays, it's sure to be a sporting good game!
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New York City FC
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Major League Soccer series
Major League Soccer began in North America in 1996. Ten years later, the league decided it needed a team in New York City. After years of work, the New York City FC played its first game in 2015, and they have been exciting fans ever since. Led by several World Cup-winning players from Europe plus some great American talent, the FC has gone on to become a great team! This book explains the history of soccer and MLS and features all the excitement and challenges of one of the most popular clubs in the league.
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Toronto FC
by John Bankston
Part of the Major League Soccer series
It's not easy being a new team. Toronto FC was the first Major League Soccer team in Canada. They were also the worst in the league. Every year they lost more games than they won. Then Toronto started hiring stars. Some of the highest paid players now play for Toronto. It's paid off. The team has reached the play-offs two years in a row. In 2016, they almost won the Championship. Many think a MLS Cup is coming to Toronto.
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Chicago Fire
by John Bankston
Part of the Major League Soccer series
The Fire lived up to their name. The first year they played in Major League Soccer they reached the play-offs. Then they won the championship. No other team had done that their first year. Chicago fans looked forward to more Cups. Instead, the team struggled. As they worked hard, they kept their focus. They kept recruiting players, many overlooked by other teams. Fans feel another play-off victory is right around the corner.
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Seattle Sounders
by Marty Gitlin
Part of the Major League Soccer series
The Seattle Sounders were born in 2009. And they wasted no time becoming perhaps the greatest franchise in Major League Soccer. They have certainly been the most popular. The love from their fans has resulted in the largest attendance in each of their first eight seasons. Soccer is a passion in Seattle! That passion was rewarded in 2016. That is when the Sounders captured their first MLS crown. This book takes readers into the action. It places them on the field for a Fredy Montero goal and Kasey Keller save. It brings them closer to the 40,000 fans that stream into CenturyLink Field for every home game. It allows them to feel the excitement of a Seattle playoff victory. Just as the Sounders have been a winner every season, the reader can be a winner by learning all about one of the finest sports franchises ever.
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Columbus Crew SC
by John Bankston
Part of the Major League Soccer series
The Columbus Crew has been around for as long as Major League Soccer. Over 20 years ago, the team played home games in a borrowed college stadium. For three years in a row the players lost in the playoffs to D.C. United. They didn't give up. In 2008, with a new coach and star player, they won the championship. Today, they face a different challenge. Their stadium is too small for the many new MLS fans. The team might even leave the city. But like the Crew, Columbus fans won't give up.
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Colorado Rapids
by Marty Gitlin
Part of the Major League Soccer series
The Colorado Rapids have thrilled their fans since becoming a charter member of Major League Soccer in 1996. They steamrolled into the MLS Cup finals a year later and consistently attracted more than 50,000 to Mile High Stadium in their early years. The Rapids shocked the soccer world by winning the championship in 2010. Exciting players such as Conor Casey, Joe Cannon, Chris Henderson and Omar Cummings have
entertained Rapids fans by scoring goals and preventing goals. This fun book gives readers an inside look at the Colorado Rapids and their greatest moments.
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Montreal Impact
by John Bankston
Part of the Major League Soccer series
Before becoming a Major League Soccer team, the Montreal Impact had a 20-year history and multiple championships. As an MLS team, they succeeded early reaching the playoffs their second year. They have won the Canadian Championship against rival Toronto and Vancouver MLS teams. Yet after seven seasons, they have not won the championship. The team and its fans hope a new coach and new energy will change their fortune.
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Orlando City SC
by John Bankston
Part of the Major League Soccer series
When Orlando City SC began as a Major League Soccer team, it already had lots of fans. Orlando SC had been a United Soccer League team. For four years, the team won championships. They were at the top of their division. As an MLS team, Orlando City struggled. Some USL players could not handle the tougher MSL. Neither could the coaches. Yet Orlando fans stuck with the team. Florida had gone without a MLS team for over a dozen years. The Orlando City Lions are ready to prove they belong in the hardest pro soccer league in North America.
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Chicago Fire
by John Bankston
Part of the Major League Soccer series
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, time lines 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 Fire's twenty-year history.
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New York Red Bulls
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Major League Soccer series
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!
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Houston Dynamo
by Bonnie Hinman
Part of the Major League Soccer series
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 years. Under Head Coach Wilmer Cabrera, they are climbing to the top of Major League Soccer rankings once again.
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D.C. United
by Marty Gitlin
Part of the Major League Soccer series
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 such as Jaime Moreno and Marco Etcheverry thrilled D.C. United fans with their brilliant play. It is where goalkeepers like Tony Perkins and Bill Hamid stopped shot after shot. And it is where the Black-and-Red dominated the league in their early years.
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New England Revolution
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Major League Soccer series
When Major League Soccer began in North America in 1996, the New England Revolution was one of the first clubs. Since then, the club has energized the league with skilled players, exciting games, and many championship appearances. Readers will learn about the history of soccer and MLS in this appealing book. They will also learn about the Revolution and its greatest players, as well as the challenges they face, in this exciting guide to one of the world's most popular sports.
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC
by Bonnie Hinman
Part of the Major League Soccer series
Do you play soccer? Millions of girls and boys spend their free time after school and on weekends playing soccer. Most professional soccer players began their careers playing in town leagues while they were children. Vancouver Whitecap player Alphonso Davies came with his parents to Canada as a refugee. He started playing in the Whitecaps youth training program at age 14. He progressed quickly until he made the team. Davies worked hard. In July 2018 he was signed with the famous German team, FC Bayern Munich. Davies was only 17 years old when Bayern signed him.
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Real Salt Lake
by Kaitlyn Duling
Part of the Major League Soccer series
It's wild in the west, especially on the soccer pitch! Meet one of Major League Soccer's newest teams, formed in 2004: Real Salt Lake. With a name inspired by a world-class team from Spain and a young team that is full of energy, there is so much to look forward to when it comes to RSL. Facts, photos, timelines, and player profiles will leave your brain bursting with information about your new favorite team. Take a deep dive into the team's history and find out what you can expect next season.
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San Jose Earthquakes
by John Bankston
Part of the Major League Soccer series
The Earthquakes are an original. One of the first ten teams in Major League Soccer, they were called the Clash. For years, the team struggled. Then they changed their name. The Earthquakes went on to win their very first MLS Cup. Maybe there's something in a name. For over twenty years, almost every post-season match has been between the Quakes and the L.A. Galaxy. It's a battle between Northern and Southern Californian. Quakes fans know these matches bring out the team's best. For over two decades, top players have won matches for the Quakes.
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Atlanta United FC
by John Bankston
Part of the Major League Soccer series
For years, people doubted pro soccer would ever catch on in the South. After the Miami and Tampa Major League Soccer teams folded in 2001, there wasn't an MLS team in the region for a very long time. It took the owner of the Atlanta Falcons ten years to convince MLS to let him have a team. Then it cost over one billion dollars to build a new stadium for football and soccer. When Atlanta United FC began playing, fans thought it was worth it. Today some games attract over 70,000 people. They come to watch a young, fast, and high scoring team. In their very first year, Atlanta reached the playoffs. In their second, they were at the top of their conference. For most fans the question isn't whether Atlanta will win a championship, but when.
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LA Galaxy
by Tammy Gagne
Part of the Major League Soccer series
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 offense and incredible defense, the team hopes to add another MLS Cup to its already impressive collection in the future.
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D.C. United
by Marty Gitlin
Part of the Major League Soccer series
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 such as Jaime Moreno and Marco Etcheverry thrilled D.C. United fans with their brilliant play. It is where goalkeepers like Tony Perkins and Bill Hamid stopped shot after shot. And it is where the Black-and-Red dominated the league in their early years.
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Minnesota United FC
by Kaitlyn Duling
Part of the Major League Soccer series
Who knew that soccer is played up north? Minnesota has a long history of soccer, and it has only gotten more exciting in recent years. The state is becoming a soccer destination! In 2017, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-Saint Paul got their own Major League Soccer club. From soccer basics to crazy stories, you'll learn all about Minnesota United FC. This young team is poised to become a league powerhouse. With bright photos and fun facts, this book will fill you in on the history of the team, as well as what you can expect next season.
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Atlanta United FC
by John Bankston
Part of the Major League Soccer series
For years, people doubted pro soccer would ever catch on in the South. After the Miami and Tampa Major League Soccer teams folded in 2001, there wasn't an MLS team in the region for a very long time. It took the owner of the Atlanta Falcons ten years to convince MLS to let him have a team. Then it cost over one billion dollars to build a new stadium for football and soccer. When Atlanta United FC began playing, fans thought it was worth it. Today some games attract over 70,000 people. They come to watch a young, fast, and high scoring team. In their very first year, Atlanta reached the playoffs. In their second, they were at the top of their conference. For most fans the question isn't whether Atlanta will win a championship, but when.
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Portland Timbers
by John Bankston
Part of the Major League Soccer series
The Timbers weren't like most professional soccer teams. They began longer before Major League Soccer. The first Timbers played pro soccer in 1975! They were such a popular team in Portland, Oregon that their biggest fans called themselves "The Timbers Army." When Major League Soccer added Portland, Oregon, to the list of cities getting soccer teams, the Timbers kept their name. They also kept their sprit. With few star players and a small city behind them, the Timbers won many home games. In 2015, they even won the MLS Cup –– the top award in Major League Soccer.
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Philadelphia Union
by Marty Gitlin
Part of the Major League Soccer series
The Philadelphia Union wasted little time creating excitement for team fans. Union players earned a Major League Soccer playoff spot in their second season. They also reached three U.S. Open Cup finals in their eight years of existence. Exciting players such as Sebastien Le Toux, C.J. Sapong, and Zac MacMath have entertained Union fans by scoring goals and saving goals. This fun book gives readers an inside look at the Philadelphia Union and its best players of all time.
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FC Dallas
by Bonnie Hinman
Part of the Major League Soccer series
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. Most fans call it football, which is a good name since only feet and sometimes heads are supposed to touch the ball. Americans and Canadians like to do things differently so they call it soccer. Whatever the game is called, it is fast-moving and exciting to watch. Major League Soccer is counting on fans to keep coming to games that offer outstanding displays of athletic ability. FC Dallas was one of the first ten teams to form the MLS in 1996. It has always been a winning team but has stepped up its level of play in recent years. Coach Oscar Pareja brings out the best in his players. The players respond by playing hard and winning.
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New York City FC
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Major League Soccer series
Major League Soccer began in North America in 1996. Ten years later, the league decided it needed a team in New York City. After years of work, the New York City FC played its first game in 2015, and they have been exciting fans ever since. Led by several World Cup-winning players from Europe plus some great American talent, the FC has gone on to become a great team! This book explains the history of soccer and MLS and features all the excitement and challenges of one of the most popular clubs in the league.
ebook
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Columbus Crew SC
by John Bankston
Part of the Major League Soccer series
The Columbus Crew has been around for as long as Major League Soccer. Over 20 years ago, the team played home games in a borrowed college stadium. For three years in a row the players lost in the playoffs to D.C. United. They didn't give up. In 2008, with a new coach and star player, they won the championship. Today, they face a different challenge. Their stadium is too small for the many new MLS fans. The team might even leave the city. But like the Crew, Columbus fans won't give up.
ebook
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC
by Bonnie Hinman
Part of the Major League Soccer series
Do you play soccer? Millions of girls and boys spend their free time after school and on weekends playing soccer. Most professional soccer players began their careers playing in town leagues while they were children. Vancouver Whitecap player Alphonso Davies came with his parents to Canada as a refugee. He started playing in the Whitecaps youth training program at age 14. He progressed quickly until he made the team. Davies worked hard. In July 2018 he was signed with the famous German team, FC Bayern Munich. Davies was only 17 years old when Bayern signed him.
ebook
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Orlando City SC
by John Bankston
Part of the Major League Soccer series
When Orlando City SC began as a Major League Soccer team, it already had lots of fans. Orlando SC had been a United Soccer League team. For four years, the team won championships. They were at the top of their division. As an MLS team, Orlando City struggled. Some USL players could not handle the tougher MSL. Neither could the coaches. Yet Orlando fans stuck with the team. Florida had gone without a MLS team for over a dozen years. The Orlando City Lions are ready to prove they belong in the hardest pro soccer league in North America.
ebook
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Real Salt Lake
by Kaitlyn Duling
Part of the Major League Soccer series
It's wild in the west, especially on the soccer pitch! Meet one of Major League Soccer's newest teams, formed in 2004: Real Salt Lake. With a name inspired by a world-class team from Spain and a young team that is full of energy, there is so much to look forward to when it comes to RSL. Facts, photos, timelines, and player profiles will leave your brain bursting with information about your new favorite team. Take a deep dive into the team's history and find out what you can expect next season.
ebook
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Colorado Rapids
by Marty Gitlin
Part of the Major League Soccer series
The Colorado Rapids have thrilled their fans since becoming a charter member of Major League Soccer in 1996. They steamrolled into the MLS Cup finals a year later and consistently attracted more than 50,000 to Mile High Stadium in their early years. The Rapids shocked the soccer world by winning the championship in 2010. Exciting players such as Conor Casey, Joe Cannon, Chris Henderson and Omar Cummings have entertained Rapids fans by scoring goals and preventing goals. This fun book gives readers an inside look at the Colorado Rapids and their greatest moments.
ebook
(1)
San Jose Earthquakes
by John Bankston
Part of the Major League Soccer series
The Earthquakes are an original. One of the first ten teams in Major League Soccer, they were called the Clash. For years, the team struggled. Then they changed their name. The Earthquakes went on to win their very first MLS Cup. Maybe there's something in a name. For over twenty years, almost every post-season match has been between the Quakes and the L.A. Galaxy. It's a battle between Northern and Southern Californian. Quakes fans know these matches bring out the team's best. For over two decades, top players have won matches for the Quakes.
ebook
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Seattle Sounders FC
by Marty Gitlin
Part of the Major League Soccer series
The Seattle Sounders were born in 2009. And they wasted no time becoming perhaps the greatest franchise in Major League Soccer. They have certainly been the most popular. The love from their fans has resulted in the largest attendance in each of their first eight seasons. Soccer is a passion in Seattle! That passion was rewarded in 2016. That is when the Sounders captured their first MLS crown. This book takes readers into the action. It places them on the field for a Fredy Montero goal and Kasey Keller save. It brings them closer to the 40,000 fans that stream into CenturyLink Field for every home game. It allows them to feel the excitement of a Seattle playoff victory. Just as the Sounders have been a winner every season, the reader can be a winner by learning all about one of the finest sports franchises ever.
ebook
(1)
New York Red Bulls
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Major League Soccer series
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!
ebook
(1)
Minnesota United FC
by Kaitlyn Duling
Part of the Major League Soccer series
Who knew that soccer is played up north? Minnesota has a long history of soccer, and it has only gotten more exciting in recent years. The state is becoming a soccer destination! In 2017, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-Saint Paul got their own Major League Soccer club. From soccer basics to crazy stories, you'll learn all about Minnesota United FC. This young team is poised to become a league powerhouse. With bright photos and fun facts, this book will fill you in on the history of the team, as well as what you can expect next season.
ebook
(1)
Montreal Impact
by John Bankston
Part of the Major League Soccer series
Before becoming a Major League Soccer team, the Montreal Impact had a 20-year history and multiple championships. As an MLS team, they succeeded early reaching the playoffs their second year. They have won the Canadian Championship against rival Toronto and Vancouver MLS teams. Yet after seven seasons, they have not won the championship. The team and its fans hope a new coach and new energy will change their fortune.
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FC Dallas
by Bonnie Hinman
Part of the Major League Soccer series
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. Most fans call it football, which is a good name since only feet and sometimes heads are supposed to touch the ball. Americans and Canadians like to do things differently so they call it soccer. Whatever the game is called, it is fast-moving and exciting to watch. Major League Soccer is counting on fans to keep coming to games that offer outstanding displays of athletic ability. FC Dallas was one of the first ten teams to form the MLS in 1996. It has always been a winning team but has stepped up its level of play in recent years. Coach Oscar Pareja brings out the best in his players. The players respond by playing hard and winning.
ebook
(1)
Portland Timbers
by John Bankston
Part of the Major League Soccer series
The Timbers weren't like most professional soccer teams. They began long before Major League Soccer. The first Timbers played pro soccer in 1975! They were such a popular team in Portland, Oregon that their biggest fans called themselves "The Timbers Army." When Major League Soccer added Portland, Oregon, to the list of cities getting soccer teams, the Timbers kept their name. They also kept their sprit. With few star players and a small city behind them, the Timbers won many home games. In 2015, they even won the MLS Cup –– the top award in Major League Soccer.
ebook
(3)
LA Galaxy
by Tammy Gagne
Part of the Major League Soccer series
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 offense and incredible defense, the team hopes to add another MLS Cup to its already impressive collection in the future.
ebook
(3)
Philadelphia Union
by Marty Gitlin
Part of the Major League Soccer series
The Philadelphia Union wasted little time creating excitement for team fans. Union players earned a Major League Soccer playoff spot in their second season. They also reached three U.S. Open Cup finals in their eight years of existence. Exciting players such as Sebastien Le Toux, C.J. Sapong, and Zac MacMath have entertained Union fans by scoring goals and saving goals. This fun book gives readers an inside look at the Philadelphia Union and its best players of all time.
ebook
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New England Revolution
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Major League Soccer series
When Major League Soccer began in North America in 1996, the New England Revolution was one of the first clubs. Since then, the club has energized the league with skilled players, exciting games, and many championship appearances. Readers will learn about the history of soccer and MLS in this appealing book. They will also learn about the Revolution and its greatest players, as well as the challenges they face, in this exciting guide to one of the world's most popular sports.
ebook
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Sporting Kansas City
by Marylou Morano Kjelle
Part of the Major League Soccer series
When U.S. Soccer promised FIFA it would create a professional men's soccer league in return for hosting the 1994 World Cup, Major League Soccer was born. Ten teams were part of the original MLS, and Sporting Kansas City, known then as the Kansas City Wiz, was one of them. The club has had its ups and downs over the years, yet this team of two cities has proven victorious time and time again by winning the U.S. Open Cup three times, the MLS Cup twice and the Supporters Shield once. Sporting Kansas City confirms what SKC fans already know. Whenever their team plays, it's sure to be a sporting good game!
ebook
(2)
Houston Dynamo
by Bonnie Hinman
Part of the Major League Soccer series
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 years. Under Head Coach Wilmer Cabrera, they are climbing to the top of Major League Soccer rankings once again.
ebook
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Toronto FC
by John Bankston
Part of the Major League Soccer series
It's not easy being a new team. Toronto FC was the first Major League Soccer team in Canada. They were also the worst in the league. Every year they lost more games than they won. Then Toronto started hiring stars. Some of the highest paid players now play for Toronto. It's paid off. The team has reached the play-offs two years in a row. In 2016, they almost won the Championship. Many think a MLS Cup is coming to Toronto.
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