Offsides
Published August 2024
Annie’s summers are marked by soccer seasons and the miles run on the field in her beat-up cleats. Haley and Peter, her best friends, have been with her every step of the way in their hometown of Parkside, Minnesota. As they prepare to leave for college, they face the inevitable changes that come with growing up.
Annie, only confident in herself as long as she’s on the soccer field, has always relied on her friends for support. She’s content to stay under the radar, doling out assists while Haley takes the stage as MVP and Peter joins the team for kicks. But when a cute new boy shows up for practice, Annie’s world is turned upside down. As she struggles to maintain her friendships and navigate new relationships, let alone win the summer soccer tournament, Annie must learn to stand on her own and find her own voice.
In “Offsides,” Annie discovers that growing up means embracing change and rewriting the rules to define who she is. Through the ups and downs of their final summer together on and off the soccer field, Annie realizes that she needs to step up and speak up to stay true to herself. Join Annie and her friends as they face their final season together and discover that true friendship means learning to grow and change together.