Next Goal Wins is a 2014 British documentary film directed by Mike Brett and Steve Jamison, packaged on DVD.
American Samoa's soccer team is an international laughing stock. Losers who haven't won a single game in 10 years, they are desperate to gain the support and pride of their nation.
When fiery maverick Thomas Rongen flies in from the US to coach them for their World Cup 2014 qualifying matches, what he finds is a shambles. But underneath their unpolished exteriors lies a fighting spirit and a hunger to win that gives him, and his team, fresh hope…
A heart-warming and life-affirming film about the triumph of the underdog and the human spirit, Next Goal Wins is a sure-fire winner.
Next Goal Wins Documentary Reviews:
“Funny, touching, heroic and utterly marvellous” Stephen Fry
“An inspirational sports story…a button-pushing crowd-pleaser, sure, but it's a darn good one.” eFilmCritic.com
“Joyously life-affirming” Heat
“A story of courage, hop and redemption that will restore your faith in the beautiful game” GQ
“Next Goal Wins is a winner” Total Film