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Susan regrets her actions at the wedding. She decides if she should quit soccer because she doesn't want to see Bobby but she loves soccer and doesn't want to quit. She tells Bobby that she is done. This is sad because she is giving up her dreams. She goes out to lunch with Polly and faces what she did at the wedding. Her relationship with Polly grows, because they have a better understanding of each other now.

Susan took Joe to her Dad's wedding and as the night went on they decided to make a move on each other and Susan called Joe Bobby. There is a conflict between Joe and Bobby in Susan's mind. Candace comes to pick Susan up but then Susan makes a comment about Candace's boyfriend. I think that there is tension between the two friends, and that they are trying to learn how to still be friends as they grow.

The team prepares for the game with the boys team, and Susan is made team captain. When the game finally comes the team shows up late and makes fun of the girls team. The game does not happen because the boys don't respect the girls. I think this shows a difference between the attitudes of the boys versus the girls in this book. And how the boys do not respect the girls or take responsibility for their actions.

Susan apologizes to Bobby for her actions and she feels better about herself. At a party she challenges the boys soccer team to a game because they don't respect the girls team. I think this is beginning the climax of the story, because Susan is trying to show that they have a purpose for playing soccer and that they should be taken seriously. Even though Susan is scared for the game, she is ready to prove herself.

They throw a party the night before the game and Susan lies to Bobby about it. They think that they will win the game the next day but they are all hungover and can't play well. They lose the game and Bobby is disappointed that they lied to him. They realize how much work and effort Bobby puts into the team. Susan and Tina have a conversation about their friendship and they have a better understanding of each other.

The soccer team goes to Wisconsin for their first game. They are nervous but excited to finally prove themselves. I like how the author portrays the characters because we are able to see their character depth and how others' actions affect them. They must feel a lot of pressure to win the game because they get made fun of at school and they are disregarded because there has never been a girls sports team before.

Susan is building her relationship with Joe and they get closer and share their hopes and dreams. I like this because their relationship currently is friends and they have a genuine connection. Joe tries to kiss Susan but she leans away, and I think this part is important because it forces them to share their views on their relationship and what they want out of it.

The team gets uniforms and learns that they have their first game. They need to raise money in order to go, so they have a car wash. I liked this because it shows the girls start to become teammates and deeply bond with each other. Joe's relationship with Susan also develops and he comes to support her at the car wash and I think this is an important point in their relationship.

She takes lessons with Joe. I think it is important for her to have this relationship and learn what it is like to have a relationship with a guy and isn't constantly thinking about sleeping with him. Susan remembers something Bobby said but she was too attracted to him to notice. I think that this is an important theme to explore and the fact that there is a downside to being so attracted to him.

Susan tries to get Bobby's attention however, Bobby is in a bad mood and pushes the girls harder. This is because he wants them to be serious about soccer and cares about the girls improving. I think that this makes Bobby seem like a real person with feelings and intentions. I like this because it allows us to see character development and the relationships between the characters.