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Feb 2023
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A Story of a Soccer Girl And Her Unexpec...

The Soccer Specialist
About this episode

One day she was a keeper on a very low-level team.  The next she was the starting (and only) keeper on a much, much better team that has their sights set on a conference title.  How'd she do?  Come on in and learn about the triumphs and the tears and maybe take away a few powerful nuggets that can help you on your own soccer journey.

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