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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.

Last Updated: May 12, 2020

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Language

English — US

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Social Studies

Global Migration & Immigration

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.

Outcasts United

Date of Publication: April 2009

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