​"Thrilling"

– Kirkus, starred review

 

"While at its heart,

this is an engaging account

of a legal battle,

there’s also plenty of soccer…

highly recommended”   

– Booklist, starred review

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Junior Library Guild

Gold Star Selection

 

Part action-packed sports saga, part legal thriller, and part call to arms, A Greater Goal tells the stirring, infuriating, and inspiring true story of a band of America’s most admired and accomplished female athletes and their fight for equal pay, equal support, and respect. Join award-winning author Elizabeth Rusch on a riveting ride through the surprising twists and turns in this landmark legal and public battle—brought to life using court filings, depositions and exhibits, media coverage, key matches, and interviews with the players of the the U.S. Women's National Team and their allies. A Greater Goal is a gripping read for anyone interested in social justice, gender equality, and the profound power of the legal system to spur change.