The good news is, Devin quickly makes friends with funny, outgoing Jessi shy, but sweet, Zoe and klutzy Emma.

And Devin is easily one of the most talented players. Their coach couldn’t care less whether the girls win or lose. But when Devin shows up for tryouts, she discovers that the Kentville Kangaroos-otherwise known as the Kicks-are an absolute mess. Still, she expects stiff competition after moving to California. Twelve-year-old Devin loves to play soccer.

3.From FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the empowering and fun-filled middle grade series about soccer and friendship-all twelve books are now available together in a collectible boxed set.

Morgan’s next book in the series, Sabotage Season, comes out Sept. I can’t wait for the next book to come out! Hope you all enjoyed reading this review, now go get the book! Happy reading! I would highly recommend this to any young girl, soccer player or not because it has a great message of courage and heart behind it and it has a really good lesson for anyone who has any type of passion. women’s national team strikers ever and adored by many like me. It taught me that she too was once a young girl trying to follow a dream and she kept following her heart no matter what happened and that is why today she is one of the best U.S. When things get hard I have to remember why I’m doing what I am and follow my heart.Īs a fan of Alex Morgan, I think this book has taught me more about her as a person than any interview or question ever could. Kind of like when Devin, the main character, went to Kentville, Calif., and tried out for soccer, she not only made the team but she followed her heart and stepped up to the bully and made a great change for everyone.Īs a player, this book has shown me that no matter what hardships I face in my career, if I follow my heart and do what I love, I can overcome anything. She is a huge fan of the National Women’s Soccer League and decided to review what Alex Morgan’s first book means to her.Īlex Morgan’s new book ‘The Kicks: Saving The Game’ is an excellent read! The book shows you that even if you move to the other side of the country, where you don’t know anybody, if you follow your heart things will work out. Anthony’s High School on Long Island and also plays for Albertson SC and Long Island Select Player Development Program. Molly Jensen is a sophomore soccer player for St.

Saving the Team by Alex Morgan