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The Beautiful Dream A Memoir [electronic resource] : by Hutchinson, Atiba.aut; Robson, Dan.; cloudLibrary;
“A captivating read from one of our country’s greatest athletes.” ―Christine Sinclair, former captain of the Canadian Women's National Soccer Team and National Bestselling Author of Playing the Long Game Out of the Toronto suburb of Brampton comes an irresistible story of trials, perseverance, the limelight of international soccer, and—above all—heart. Despite debuting on Canada’s senior national soccer team 20 years ago, scarce is known of Atiba Hutchinson. We’ve watched him win Canadian Men’s Player of the Year six times; celebrated his club team championships; and mourned his injuries. We’ve lamented the state of Canadian soccer and cursed the lost potential—and years. Yet, we know little about Atiba’s personal life, or how he rose from suburban Brampton to becoming Canada’s most-capped national men’s team player, often described as the country’s greatest athlete you haven’t heard about. For the first time, Atiba is ready to share the extraordinary story of his ascent to the heights of professional soccer, nationally and internationally, and what he believes makes a true champion. The Beautiful Dream is an intimate account of Atiba’s awe-inspiring career, from his humble beginnings to playing across Europe; the crushing disappointment of failing national team competitions in the 2010s that nearly led to his resignation from the national program; all the way to his triumphant arrival in Qatar to face off against 31 other nations at the world’s most pre-eminent soccer competition. He has strived to better not only his own game but the landscape of Canadian soccer for over two decades, culminating in Canada’s first trip to the FIFA World Cup since 1986. Yet, as the reflective midfielder shows, this isn’t just his story: The Beautiful Dream is the story of countless Canadians, who strive and scrape for a seemingly unreachable dream—until their fingertips finally graze the surface. It’s a lesson about the unyielding belief required when taking the long road to success. Atiba's journey mirrors the progression of Canadian soccer, and the story of Canada itself: goals that may begin as outsized but as we work towards them, our world changes with us.  Atiba’s journey of hope, belief, and resilience connects the country’s modest soccer past to a bold, exciting future in the game. It’s a story that transcends the pitch, exploring what it means to be a kid who dares to dream of achieving the impossible, and the man who perseveres to get there.  
Subjects: Electronic books.; Personal Memoirs; Sports; Soccer;
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The striker / by Huang, Ana,author.;
"She's the only woman he wants ... and the only one he can't have. Asher Donovan is a living legend--the darling of the Premier League, the (arguably) greatest footballer in the world. But his reckless antics and recent team transfer have caused much controversy, and when his feud with his rival-turned-teammate costs them a championship, they're forced to "bond" during off-season cross-training. Surviving the summer shouldn't be hard ... until Asher meets their new trainer. She's beautiful, talented, and no matter how hard he tries, he can't take his mind off her. The only problem? She's his rival's sister--and completely off limits. Scarlett DuBois is a former prima ballerina whose career was cut short by a tragic accident. Now a teacher at a prestigious dance academy but still haunted by the ghosts of her past, the last thing she wants is to spend the summer cross-training Asher Donovan, of all people. She swore she would never date a footballer, but when her brother leaves town for an emergency, she finds herself thrown into dangerously close proximity with the gorgeous, charming striker. Training, she can deal with. But falling in love? That's out of the question--especially when he's the only person with the power to break her heart"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Sports fiction.; Novels.; Dance teachers; Man-woman relationships; Siblings; Soccer players;
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United [videorecording] / by Andrews, Dean,1963-; Ashfield, Kate.; Burt, Natalie.; Chibnall, Chris.; O'Connell, Jack,1989-; Scott, Dougray,1965-; Stannard, Julia.; Strong, James.; Tennant, David,1971-; Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm.; Alliance Films.; British Broadcasting Corporation.; Screen Media Films (Firm); World Productions (Firm : London, England);
Music by Clint Mansell ; cinematography, Christopher Ross ; edited by Billy Sneddon.David Tennant, Dougray Scott, Jack O'Connell, Dean Andrews, Kate Ashfield, Natalie Burt.Based on the true story of how Manchester United, the youngest championship team in English soccer history, rose from the ashes of a tragic plane crash that devastated the team. Powerfully acted, United is a tale of overcoming-the-odds; a triumphant film not to be missed by sports fans.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Manchester United (Soccer team); Aircraft accidents; Feature films.; Soccer players; Sports films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2012., Screen Media Films ; Distributed by Alliance Films,
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Play a fair game / by Berenstain, Stan,1923-2005.; Berenstain, Jan,1923-2012.; Berenstain, Mike,1951-;
Guided reading level J.LSC
Subjects: Christian fiction.; Berenstain Bears (Fictitious characters); Bears; Families; Soccer players;
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Britt-Marie was here / by Backman, Fredrik,1981-author.; Koch, Henning,1962-translator.; translation of:Backman, Fredrik,1981-Britt-Marie var här.English.;
"Britt-Marie can't stand mess. A disorganized cutlery drawer ranks high on her list of unforgivable sins. She begins her day at 6 a.m., because only lunatics wake up later than that. And she is not passive-aggressive. Not in the least. It's just that sometimes people interpret her helpful suggestions as criticisms, which is certainly not her intention. She is not one to judge others--no matter how ill-mannered, unkempt, or morally suspect they might be. But hidden inside the socially awkward, fussy busybody is a woman who has more imagination, bigger dreams, and a warmer heart that anyone around her realizes. When Britt-Marie walks out on her cheating husband and has to fend for herself in the miserable backwater town of Borg--of which the kindest thing one can say is that it has a road going through it--she is more than a little unprepared. Employed as the caretaker of a soon-to-be demolished recreation center, the fastidious Britt-Marie has to cope with muddy floors, unruly children, and a (literal) rat for a roommate. She finds herself being drawn into the daily doings of her fellow citizens, an odd assortment of miscreants, drunkards, layabouts--and a handsome local policeman whose romantic attentions to Britt-Marie are as unmistakable as they are unwanted. Most alarming of all, she's given the impossible task of leading the supremely untalented children's soccer team to victory. In this small town of big-hearted misfits, can Britt-Marie find a place where she truly belongs? Funny and moving, observant and humane, Britt-Marie Was Here celebrates the unexpected friendships that change us forever, and the power of even the gentlest of spirits to make the world a better place"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Conduct of life; Divorced women; Friendship; Life change events; Man-woman relationships; Neighborhoods; Neighbors; Runaway wives; Small cities; Soccer teams; Soccer; Women;
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Scooby-Doo! [videorecording] : field of screams / by Hanna-Barbera Productions,production company.; Turner Entertainment Co,production company.; Warner Home Video (Firm),publisher.;
Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne and Velma take in a game of soccer, but panic strikes when a mythical beast appears and threatens to end the game.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; full screen presentation ; Dolby Digital mono.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Scooby-Doo (Fictitious character); Soccer; Supernatural; Paranormal fiction.; Monsters;
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Yellowjackets. [videorecording] / by Brown, Jasmin Savoy,1994-actor.; Cypress, Tawny,1976-actor.; Eaton, Courtney,1996-actor.; Hewson, Liv,1995-actor.; Kole, Warren,1977-actor.; Krueger, Steven,actor.; Lewis, Juliette,actor.; Lynskey, Melanie,actor.; Nélisse, Sophie,actor.; Purnell, Ella,1996-actor.; Ricci, Christina,actor.; Thatcher, Sophie,actor.; Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm),distributor.;
Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, Ella Purnell, Sophie Nelisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Steven Krueger, Warren Kole, Christina Ricci, Juliette Lewis, Courtney Eaton, Liv Hewson.The Yellowjackets barely made it through summer in the woods, but now as winter begins to bite, we'll see if hunger and desperation turn into full-on psychosis. While there may or may not be a dark and powerful force inhabiting the wilderness, their survival could depend upon what they choose to believe. Meanwhile, twenty-five years later, each survivor must ask themselves Is the darkness coming for them, or is it coming from them?Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Fiction television programs.; Television programs.; Airplane crash survival; Female friendship; High school girls; Soccer teams; Wilderness survival;
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Extra weird! / by Do, Anh.; Faber, Jules,1971-;
LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Soccer stories.; Do, Weir (Fictitious character); Fathers and sons; Soccer teams; Schools;
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FC 24 [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.EA SPORTS FC™ 24 is a new era for The World's Game: 19,000+ fully licensed players, 700+ teams, and 30+ leagues playing together in the most authentic football experience ever created. Feel closer to the game with three cutting-edge technologies powering unparalleled realism in every match: HyperMotionV**, PlayStyles optimised by Opta, and a revolutionized Frostbite™ Engine.ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone.Cartridge compatible with Nintendo Switch video game system ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 2-22 player online multiplayer (Nintendo Switch Online membership, Nintendo account and internet connection required for online play/features) ; 19 GB MicroSD storage required ; Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatible.
Subjects: Nintendo video games.; Sports video games.; Video games.; Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Computer games.; FC 24 (Game); Soccer;
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EA Sports FC 24 [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.; EA Sports (Firm);
Game.EA SPORTS FC™ 24 is a new era for The World's Game: 19,000+ fully licensed players, 700+ teams, and 30+ leagues playing together in the most authentic football experience ever created. Feel closer to the game with three cutting-edge technologies powering unparalleled realism in every match: HyperMotionV**, PlayStyles optimised by Opta, and a revolutionized Frostbite™ Engine.ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone.Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 2-22 player online multiplayer with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 44 GB storage required ; online play optional ; PS4 Pro enhanced ; PS5 Upgrade available (When using a PS5 console, you may have the option to upgrade a disc or digital PS4 game to the digital PS5 version. Depending on the game, this upgrade may occur at no additional cost, may require a purchase, and may be available for a limited time. An internet connection and PS4 game disc is required).
Subjects: Sony video games.; Sports video games.; Video games.; Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; EA Sports FC 24 (Game); Soccer;
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