This is the book we all need. Learn the stories of a group of women who defy boundaries and limitations. You cannot help but soak in their love and courage.

Julie Foudy, former captain, U.S. Women's Soccer Team, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, 2x World Cup Champion

Inspiring and empowering, these soccer grannies show us why and how soccer is the beautiful game on so many levels. It is pitch perfect, all puns intended.

Amy B. Bass, author of One Goal: A Coach, a Team, and the Game That Brought a Divided Town Together

Soccer Grannies is an inspirational initiative, beautifully reminding us that the game of billions, as football is christened, belongs to all the peoples of the world.

Mohlomi Kekeletso Maubane, independent football researcher and historian

A heartwarming story of struggle, joy, and triumph centering on unlikely soccer players—grandmothers of South Africa. We learn not only about how these women overcome obstacles they face within the sport, but also how they negotiate historical and contemporary legacies of apartheid and colonialism. Jean Duffy skillfully writes about the spirit, faith, and spunk of these older athletes and inspires the reader to dream of endless possibilities built through friendships, reciprocity, and communities of care.

Cynthia Fabrizio Pelak, professor of sociology, New Mexico State University

A moving account of the power of sport and women’s friendship, Soccer Grannies shows how a team of senior South African women does much more than score goals: they build community, at home and across the world. This story of international journeys and joyous matches is enriched by its intimate portraits of the lives of these women athletes and community leaders.

Meghan Healy-Clancy, professor of history, Bridgewater State University

In many instances, a sports team will inspire others and not because of their excellent play, their championships or even the accomplishments of some of the athletes. Sometimes just the fact that the athletes are playing their sport and enjoying themselves is enough to inspire people and this book by Jean Duffy tells of a group of women in South Africa who do just that.... Whether one is a soccer fan or not, this book is one that any reader will enjoy and will also learn about some of the culture of South Africa, both the good and the bad. The story of Beka and the rest of the Soccer Grannies is one that every person, athlete or not, should enjoy.

Sports Book Guy