More Than a Game
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Skye Bueckers, a 20-year-old rising football star, joins Arsenal WFC after a successful run with UConn and the USWNT. While thriving on the pitch, she struggles with complicated personal relationships. She has undeniable chemistry with her teammate Alessia Russo, but things never quite work out. At the same time, there's a secret, intense connection with Nika Mühl, her sister Paige's best friend, which no one knows about. As Skye navigates her career, friendships, and love life, she must figure out where her heart truly belongs.
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