Do you know there are many women soccer players who also happen to be published authors? Versatility isn’t just a quality on the field! If you aren’t much of a big reader, perhaps that’ll change once you discover which women’s soccer players have published their own book. Now, let’s dive into the list of notable players who have also published notable books.
Beth Mead – Lioness: My Journey to Glory
Longtime English elite forward Beth Mead is no stranger to those who follow women’s international soccer. In her book she details her path that led her to winning the Golden Boot at the 2022 Euros. Mead opens up about challenges she faced along the way, such as a personal family matter and her ACL injury. Similar to her playing style, this autobiography is amazing and was awarded Autobiography of the Year at the 2023 Sunday Times Sports Books Award.
ROAR: A Guide to Dreaming Big and Playing the Sport You Love
It should also be noted that Mead co-wrote a children’s book. This book is intended for 7-11 year olds, but really can be enjoyed and appreciated by all. Soccer skills and motivation is offered within the pages. It’s awesome to see Mead’s impact on the younger generation both on the field and in literature.
Christine Sinclair – Playing the Long Game: A Memoir
The Canadian soccer legend released her memoir in late 2022. Her autobiography covers her historic career with her numerous achievements in the Canadian national team and with the Portland Thorns. While Sinclair achieved a handful of record-breaking successes, she makes sure to reflect and discuss the gut-punches and heartbreaks she endured during her career.
Leah Williamson – You Have the Power: Find Your Strength and Believe You Can
Williamson is surely a star for both the Gunners and the Lionesses. Her non-fiction guide aims to inspire children and teens to truly believe in themselves despite challenges that will arise in their journeys. Williamson ties in her personal stories, while offering methods that can help readers gain self-confidence.
The Wonder Team
This fictional children’s book series is one that Williamson co-authors with her cousin Jordan Glover. The story follows Williams and her friends as they travel to different places and time periods around the world to solve mysteries. The book series is fun and encourages teamwork, friendship, and an adventurous mindset.
Carli Lloyd – When Nobody Was Watching: My Hard-Fought Journey to the Top of the Soccer World
USWNT legend Lloyd goes into detail about her challenging yet rewarding soccer career. Do you remember her 2015 World Cup final hat trick? It’s basically an unforgettable moment in women’s soccer history. Her autobiography dives into that moment and readers are able to gain insight into how and what Lloyd perceived that legendary point in her career. She is also very honest about her early struggles in her career prior to meeting trainer James Galanis. With Galanis’s help, Lloyd’s mental toughness and perception of the game changed for the better and helped make her be the legend we know her as today.
Megan Rapinoe – One Life
In her autobiography, Rapinoe elaborates on her personal life and professional career. Her outspoken and energetic character can be seen during her time on the pitch, but her book goes into deeper detail on decisions she made during her time as a professional player. Impactful moments, such as when she publicly came out as gay in 2012 to when she displayed her beliefs through activism like kneeling in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick along with her role in the battle for equal pay against the US Soccer Federation, are covered in great detail by Rapinoe in the autobiography. There’s no doubt Rapinoe helped set the tone for a new wave in women’s soccer, so this book is a definite read.
Sam Kerr – My Journey to the World Cup
Kerr has proven to be an elite striker for both the Blue Devils and the Matildas. Her exceptional goal-scoring ability is a skill many dream of having. Her stellar playing style did not happen overnight, and in her autobiography she dives into her childhood experiences that helped shape her into the excellent striker we see her as today. Kerr is honest about the pressure that comes with professional sports, while maintaining motivation to seek more in her soccer career. It’s undeniable that Kerr has her eyes set on making a splash in big tournaments, especially with the Women’s World Cup just around the corner.
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