From the World Cup to the Olympics, from Mia Hamm to Carli Lloyd to Alex Morgan, this comprehensive collection catalogs the rise of women's soccer in America, the greatest American and international stars, the future class of superstars, and the most thrilling World Cup and Olympic matches.

Includes index.

Pregame : introduction -- First half : the American starting 11: Mia Hamm ; Abby Wambach ; Michelle Akers ; Kristine Lilly ; Julie Foudy ; Brandi Chastain ; Carli Lloyd ; Joy Fawcett ; Becky Sauerbrunn ; Briana Scurry ; Alex Morgan ; Hope Solo -- Halftime : the history of soccer -- Second half : the International starting 11: Marta Homare Sawa ; Kelly Smith ; Christine Sinclair ; Sun Wen ; Birgit Prinz ; Nadine Angerer ; Lotta Schelin ; Sissi ; Louisa Nécib ; Hege Riise -- Extra time : the top events in women's Soccer -- Penalty kicks : the next generation of superstars.