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Outcasts United
Outcasts United is the story of a refugee soccer team, a remarkable woman coach, and a small southern town turned upside down by the process of refugee resettlement.
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- Social Studies
Language
English — USUpdated
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Outcasts United
Date of Publication:
April 2009
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Outcasts United is the story of a refugee soccer team, a remarkable woman coach, and a small southern town turned upside down by the process of refugee resettlement. It's a tale about resilience, the power of one person to make a difference, and the daunting challenge of creating community in a place where people seem to have little in common.
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