Isbn: 9798196490187 - the northern rise: canada's improbable journey from football outsiders to world cup powerhouse (5 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - How did a frozen hockey nation ignite a global soccer revolution For decades, the Canadian men's soccer team was an afterthought in a nation where ice hockey was a religion. The domestic landscape suffered from underfunded programs, and the country had not qualified for the World Cup since 1986. Talented players faced a bleak choice: pledge allegiance to another country, or let their professional dreams die in the snow. But beneath the frost, a revolution quietly took root. The Northern Rise is the definitive true story of how Canada rewrote its sporting DNA to step onto the pitch as a formidable powerhouse. This meticulously researched sports narrative explores the creation of the Canadian Premier League, the impact of shifting immigration patterns, and the tactical revolution brought by managers John Herdman and Jesse Marsch. You will trace the footsteps of Alphonso Davies from a refugee camp to the pinnacle of global football, and meet the passionate supporters known as the Voyageurs. Witness the ultimate triumph of an underestimated brotherhood that melted the ice to reveal a vibrant pitch ready for the world.…

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. How did a frozen hockey nation ignite a global soccer revolution? For decades, the Canadian men's soccer team was an afterthought in a nation where ice hockey was a religion. The domestic landscape suffered from underfunded programs, and the country had not qualified for the World Cup since 1986. Talented players faced a bleak choice: pledge allegiance to another country, or let their professional dreams die in the snow. But beneath the frost, a revolution quietly took root. The Northern Rise is the definitive true story of how Canada rewrote its sporting DNA to step onto the pitch as a formidable powerhouse. This meticulously researched sports narrative explores the creation of the Canadian Premier League, the impact of shifting immigration patterns, and the tactical revolution brought by managers John Herdman and Jesse Marsch. You will trace the footsteps of Alphonso Davies from a refugee camp to the pinnacle of global football, and meet the passionate supporters known as the Voyageurs. Witness the ultimate triumph of an underestimated brotherhood that melted the ice to reveal a vibrant pitch ready for the world. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…