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The American Samoa soccer team, deemed "worst in the world", try to qualify for the 2014 World Cup.The American Samoa soccer team, deemed "worst in the world", try to qualify for the 2014 World Cup.The American Samoa soccer team, deemed "worst in the world", try to qualify for the 2014 World Cup.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 3 nominations
Li'atama Amisone Jr.
- Self - Team Captain
- (as 'Jr' Amisone)
Ace Lalogafuafua
- Self - Head Coach
- (as 'Ace' Lalogafuafua)
Pati Sinapati
- Self - Midfielder
- (as 'Pati' Sinapati)
Pita Sinapati
- Self - Defender
- (as 'Pita' Sinapati)
Storyline
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- Quotes
Thomas Rongen: [to his team after a rousing war cry] Well done, well done, well done. I just shit myself in my pants, seriously.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Next Goal Wins (2023)
- SoundtracksFuture Tiger
Performed by Susumu Yokota
Published by Hub 100 Publishing
Licensed courtesy of Lo Recordings
By arrangement with Woodwork Music
Featured review
An inspiring story, whether you like football or not
This documentary chartering the preparations of American Samoa for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers has little to do with the beautiful game. It's a story of redemption, of solidarity, of family and community, and of believing in yourself. A true David and Goliath tale, there are further nuances that make "Next Goal Wins" stand above many other documentaries.
For one, there's Saelua, a transgender woman on the American Samoan team who plays harder than her male teammates, and her wholehearted acceptance and support by everyone on the island. Then there's Thomas Rongan, the Dutch coach who volunteers to come and help prepare the team, while he continues to grieve over the death of his daughter in a car accident.
I won't say anymore about the characters or what happens, but I will say that this story is truly inspiring and uplifting, and more than that, has made me question my own attitude, work ethic and beliefs in the weeks since I watched it, and I am very grateful.
For one, there's Saelua, a transgender woman on the American Samoan team who plays harder than her male teammates, and her wholehearted acceptance and support by everyone on the island. Then there's Thomas Rongan, the Dutch coach who volunteers to come and help prepare the team, while he continues to grieve over the death of his daughter in a car accident.
I won't say anymore about the characters or what happens, but I will say that this story is truly inspiring and uplifting, and more than that, has made me question my own attitude, work ethic and beliefs in the weeks since I watched it, and I am very grateful.
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- Feb 18, 2015
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- Atan Galip
- Filming locations
- American Samoa(location)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $43,089
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,568
- Apr 27, 2014
- Gross worldwide
- $43,089
- Runtime1 hour 37 minutes
- Color
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