Jack Dooley A 10 year old who is determined to move up to a select team. Jack dreams of someday scoring a winning goal with a bicycle kick in the World Cup final.

Abby Harper The starting forward on the "Panthers" select soccer team, Abby has played soccer for six of her 11 years. She happily annoys her next-door neighbor, Jack Dooley. Abby is competitive, but not mean.

Armando "Mondo" Ruiz Best buddy to Jack Dooley. Mondo is a natural; his family has played soccer for many generations. Although he's recruited by the select teams, he prefers to play on a rec team

Coach "Bull" Tippit The granite-jawed coach of the girls select team. Coach is retired military and it shows in his coaching style.

Coach Chester Nordling The earnest coach of the boys rec team, Coach Nordling's main coaching qualities are a big heart, and availability.