{"product_id":"pride-of-a-nation-a-celebration-of-the-u-s-womens-national-soccer-team-an-official-u-s-soccer-book-hardcover","title":"Pride of a Nation: A Celebration of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (an Official U.S. Soccer Book) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGwendolyn Oxenham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJulie Foudy\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eDavid Hirshey\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first official history of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, celebrating nearly four decades of the team's athletic excellence and cultural impact and featuring 250 full-color photographs\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTelling the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team's story in eye-popping photos and expert prose, \u003ci\u003ePride of a Nation\u003c\/i\u003e is a lavish tribute to one of the most beloved teams in sports, revisiting their historic four World Cup titles and four Olympic gold medals, as well as unforgettable players across the generations, such as Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain, Abby Wambach, Megan Rapinoe, Carli Lloyd, Briana Scurry, Hope Solo, Alex Morgan, Sophia Smith, Rose Lavelle, Catarina Macario, Mallory Pugh, and more. Drawing from full access to U.S. Soccer's photo and print archives, this beautifully illustrated tribute includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA foreword by Julie Foudy, two-time World Cup and Olympic Champion\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind action shots and behind-the scenes photos\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOriginal essays by award-winning writer and documentary filmmaker Gwendolyn Oxenham exploring the evolution of the women's game and its world-changing impact on the culture at large\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eExclusive player polls ranking the best teams of each decade and the All-Time Best XI\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eExcerpts of the best previously published writing and prize-winning reporting about the epic games and greatest players over the past forty years\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eStats, records, illuminating trivia, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHonoring the fierce athleticism and unshakeable spirit of the charismatic pioneers who planted the U.S. women's soccer flag in 1985, and those who have made the rest of the world salute it ever since, this incisive and entertaining book will be a keepsake for soccer lovers everywhere.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGwendolyn Oxenham\u003c\/b\u003e, a former standout player at Duke, is the author of \u003ci\u003eUnder the Lights and in the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFinding the Game\u003c\/i\u003e and has written extensively about the USWNT for \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic, Sports Illustrated, \u003c\/i\u003e and ESPN\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulie Foudy\u003c\/b\u003e, co-captain of the 1999 World Cup championship team, is a commentator for ESPN. She is also the host of the podcast \u003ci\u003eLaughter Permitted with Julie Foudy\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Hirshey\u003c\/b\u003e, a former editor at \u003ci\u003eEsquire\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, has been writing about soccer for forty years, and has covered three Women's World Cups for Deadspin, ESPN, and the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRob Fleder\u003c\/b\u003e was executive editor of \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e and the editor of SI Books during his twenty years at Time Inc. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoger Director\u003c\/b\u003e is an Emmy-nominated screenwriter, TV producer, prize-winning journalist, and the author of \u003ci\u003eI Dream in Blue\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.93 x 11.03 x 9.27 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 22, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42157294354567,"sku":"9781984860842","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/00ea1dcdf8ec78a65efe48ba0112a720.webp?v=1733249839","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/pride-of-a-nation-a-celebration-of-the-u-s-womens-national-soccer-team-an-official-u-s-soccer-book-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}