The U.S. Women's National soccer team beat Canada last weekend 2-1 at their Olympic Send Off Match in Utah. At the end of this month, they'll be in Scotland battling the French.

In the meantime, check out Timothy F. Grainey's Beyond Bend It Like Beckham.

His book presents the first in-depth global analysis of the women’s game—both where it has come from and where it is headed. With commentary from key players, coaches, and administrators, Timothy F. Grainey follows the sport’s reach into the unlikeliest places today, even countries where women were banned from playing soccer just a few short years ago.