More Than Goals:From Backyard Games to World Cup Competition

by Claudio Reyna, Michael Woitalla

Experience the sport of soccer like never before! More Than Goals will take you inside each level of competition and development of the most successful U.S. men's soccer player ever. Coaches, teammates, and opponents recognize that Reyna's value on the field and to a squad extends far beyond the goal-scoring situations he creates. More Than Goals captures the consummate leader and captain's passion and knowledge for the game. You'll gain both an appreciation of what it takes to excel in the sport and insights on how to play it. Author Claudio Reyna has been a champion performer from youth club through professional levels. The following are among his accomplishments: -Two-time state champion and two-time Parade magazine High School Player of the Year at St. Benedict's Prep (New Jersey) -Three-time national champion and All-American, two-time Player of the Year, and College Player of the Century at the University of Virginia -Three-time World Cup competitor and World Cup all-star team selection in 2002 -Captain of teams in top professional leagues in Germany, Scotland, and England
Reyna is currently with Manchester City of the English Premier League and is also the U.S. national team captain.

Genres: Soccer

224 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2004

Reviews

[Myke · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good bio from the face of US soccer for so long. The man had a pretty good career and will probably win some hardware in the MLS. I got from the book what I was looking for, some more detailed information on how Bruce Arena works and how he coaches.