In “Next Goal Wins,” a soccer coach comes from far away to lead a hapless group of athletes. He's a fish-out-of-water type, ill-suited for the job, but rises to the occasion and everyone feels good at ...

correctionAn earlier version of this story incorrectly said that the American Samoan national soccer team's 2001 loss to Australia occurred during World Cup play. The loss came during a World Cup ...

Whatever else might be said about former Sewall's Point resident Thomas Rongen, he's not afraid of taking on a challenge. After all, he agreed to coach the American Samoa men's national soccer team at ...

The movie, inspired by a real-life sports story, stars Michael Fassbender, Elisabeth Moss, Rachel House, Oscar Kightley and Will Arnett. In the past few years, Waititi has spent his time flip-flopping ...

Michael Fassbender plays a bitter soccer coach in this sloppy underdog comedy from Taika Waititi. By Jeannette Catsoulis When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook On the flipside, the audience score for Next Goal Wins on Rotten Tomatoes is much higher, the ...

It was with these movies in mind that I set my expectations for Taika Waititi’s Next Goal Wins. I prepared myself to watch a classic underdog story filled with colorful characters and more heart than ...

Starring Michael Fassbender, the 'Jojo Rabbit' director's latest feature dramatizes the historic comeback of the American Samoa soccer team. By Lovia Gyarkye Arts & Culture Critic This moment, ...

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