T.Z. Layton > Quotes

“Finally, I thought. I’m learning some Premier League skills!”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy II: The Journey Continues

“Hey, Brock?” “Yeah?” “Why don’t you go break a few mirrors?” “Huh?” “Think about it.”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy

“Megging you all the time?”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy

“The weather is colder here. I’m tired because of the time change. My room is a little small, and I have a roommate from New York. Leo? Yeah? I don’t care about any of that crap. How’s the SOCCER? At the LONDON DRAGONS training camp?”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy

“Not much,” she said with a shrug and a sly grin. “I just told him how much money England’s top woman footballer earned last season.”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy II: The Journey Continues

“pushed the ball forward, and recovered it a step ahead of him. That one step was all I needed. With Riess safely behind me, I pushed the ball into a beautiful square of empty wet grass, rain dripping down my face. Ahead of me, John had his back to his defender, waiting for the pass. I gave it to him and surged forward. Using his bulky body to shield his defender, John slipped me a one-touch give-and-go, feeding me the ball at the penalty spot. The pass was perfect. Now”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy III: Tournament of Champions

“From here,” she said, “I can dribble or make a pass, whatever I want. It’s a better trap—a better first touch—than stopping the ball with the bottom of your foot. If the ball is under your foot, it takes more time to move the ball into a playable position. That’s just one example of how advanced trapping can lead to a better first touch, and make you a better player. Now, let’s pair up and do some drills.”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy

“200”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy

“Brock”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy

“Beppo”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy III: Tournament of Champions

“Riley raced to get back. It was going to be close. Goran arrived first, but Riley was right behind him. As Riley approached, Goran shielded him off the ball, frustrating Riley so much he pushed Goran in the back. Coach Anderson started to call a foul, but Goran barely moved. He kept shielding Riley, carried the ball forward, and blasted a shot past JoJo. As Goran ran back, he passed right beside Riley and gave him a shoulder bump. Riley turned and began shouting in Goran’s face. Goran just laughed. Riley raised a fist. The whistle blew as Kenji ran over and wrapped his arms around his teammate. Samantha had a long talk with Riley, while Coach Anderson took Goran aside. The rest of the game, Goran and Riley fought like hungry badgers, tackling each other hard, tugging jerseys, and trying to level each other with shoulder charges. Goran couldn’t beat him one v one because Riley was too fast and good, but Riley had trouble stealing the ball from Goran because he’s so big and strong. Riley finally got the ball on a breakaway. His rattail flying,”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy IV: Title Fight

“asked”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy II: The Journey Continues

“hop,”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy

“dad’s truck,”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy II: The Journey Continues

“cap?”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy V: Cup of Nations

“The capital of England as well as its largest city, London is almost two thousand years old and so big it has six airports. Six!”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy II: The Journey Continues

“220”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy

“sightseeing”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy

“You know them, right? The team that once had Messi, Neymar, and Mbappé all at the same time? How did they ever lose?”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy III: Tournament of Champions

“I didn’t know where Aron, Logan, and Caden had gone.”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy III: Tournament of Champions

“sometimes helped DJ at a nightclub.”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy

“Let’s get to it. Listen, I know I’m not even a starter yet—” “Should be,” Brock interrupted. “Truth,” John added. “Hundred percent,” Eddy said. Otto nodded wisely. “Grave crime against humanity.”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy II: The Journey Continues

“it would be really hard to bring someone to England on short notice. Especially a minor.”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy II: The Journey Continues

“Otto dove and headed the ball, catching it with a splat on his oversize forehead.”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy II: The Journey Continues

“nutmegging him”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy

“#18”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy III: Tournament of Champions

“Ronaldo”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy IV: Title Fight

“They can take down prey much bigger than themselves,”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy II: The Journey Continues

“he”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy II: The Journey Continues

“Premier League, is what it is,” I said, reaching for my packet of Cheez-Its. “The best soccer league in the world.”
― T.Z. Layton, The Academy