AmandaPanda2433
Ten-year-old Anna Marie Press lives between two worlds: born in China, adopted into America's heartland, and growing up in the glow of her soccer-star mother, Christen Press. Whispers and sideways looks follow her wherever she goes, reminding her how hard it can be to belong. Despite the sting of criticism, Anna Marie dreams than anyone expects. She sketches game-winning goals in the margins of her notebooks and imagines herself donning the USWNT jersey, carrying on her mother's legacy at Angel City FC. But every time she steps onto the pitch, doubt creeps in: What if she's not good enough? What if she doesn't fit in? To chase her dream, Anna Marie must find the courage to face her fears and embrace the unique person she is. As she learns to stand tall-on and off the field-she discovers that true strength comes from the heart, belonging isn't given: it's earned, one fearless kick at a time.