{"product_id":"alyssa-naeher-kenton-powell-9798312102048","title":"Alyssa Naeher: The Goalkeeper Who Never Gives Up for Kids","description":"From backyard soccer games to World Cup glory, Alyssa Naeher's incredible journey shows young readers what it means to be truly unstoppable. This engaging biography brings to life the story of America's premier goalkeeper whose quick reflexes, calm under pressure, and never-give-up attitude have made her a soccer legend. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollow Alyssa's path from her childhood in Connecticut, where she played alongside her twin sister, to becoming the backbone of the U.S. Women's National Team. Young fans will be amazed by her spectacular saves in the biggest moments, including her penalty stop against England in the 2019 World Cup semifinal that helped secure Team USA's victory. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover how Alyssa developed her lightning-fast reflexes, learned to read the game, and built the mental strength that allows her to bounce back from any challenge. Through colorful anecdotes and exciting match recaps, readers will feel like they're right there with Alyssa as she dives, leaps, and punches the ball away from the goal line. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis inspiring biography explores: \u003cbr\u003e- How she and her twin sister first fell in love with soccer\u003cbr\u003e- Her journey from youth leagues to college soccer star at Penn State\u003cbr\u003e- The daily training and dedication required to become a world-class goalkeeper\u003cbr\u003e- Her most spectacular saves and championship moments\u003cbr\u003e- The importance of teamwork, perseverance, and believing in yourself \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for young soccer enthusiasts and aspiring athletes of all kinds, this story shows how focus, determination, and hard work can help turn dreams into reality. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJump into the goal with Alyssa Naeher and discover how a quiet, determined girl became the last line of defense for the most successful women's soccer team in history, inspiring a new generation of goalkeepers to reach for the stars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kenton Powell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798312102048\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/24\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 62\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.13d","brand":"Kenton Powell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47203134243071,"sku":"9798312102048","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4d0270ea-aaf8-4194-9eaa-f8e806bcae09.jpg?v=1756834443","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/alyssa-naeher-kenton-powell-9798312102048","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}