Through Rain And Goals
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Last published Sun, Aug 17, 2025
Fifteen-year-old Liam Carter has always felt invisible in his small town, but when a chance to join the school football team appears, everything changes. Suddenly, he's racing through rain-soaked streets, chasing more than just a ball-he's chasing belonging, hope, and maybe even greatness.
But dreams aren't easy, and life at home isn't getting any simpler. As new friends bring support and old fears resurface, Liam must decide how far he'll go when the world says he can't win.
Some goals start in the rain. Some journeys start with a single step.
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