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An American Soccer Dream walks through the trials and tribulations of retooling the United States National Soccer Program. Using many resources -- previously untapped talent pools, an array of underutilized ethnic soccer clubs, the power of technology and one of the best sports marketers - two friends - one a foot soldier in the national soccer federation and another a technology professional with a love of the game - work tirelessly to implement their vision. An American Soccer Dream chronicles the team's exploits, traveling the streets of America and beyond, detailing efforts to raise an organization to new heights, and winding their way throughout North and Central America before the team's journey ultimately concludes at the World Cup Finals in Brazil in the June of 2014. But as the players and coaches travel this road together -- something even more special is sparked -- a spirit and kinship of family which brings together this set of diverse human beings.

Rita, a reputed investigative journalist. Her life revolves around exposing corrupt politicians and their schemes. Raghav, a young business tycoon has all he wants in life. He pulls strings in the corridors of power. Samar, a highly decorated officer of the Indian Army is disenchanted with the system. The three highly motivated friends since college want one thing - India's name to be etched in glory. But their ideologies are poles apart. When their paths cross amidst chaos and anarchy which has gripped the entire nation, it is a concoction too powerful to contain. Random killings take place when Rita stumbles upon a terrible plan. There is even an attempt on her life. Someone wants her dead... badly. Eventually a Maoist Leader, Head of RAW and ISI Director get entangled in the mess. In the backdrop of misgovernance and scams, extremism, lawlessness and government ineptitude, their actions will decide the fate of the entire subcontinent outside the borders. Is there something more sinister lurking behind the fa ade that Rita discovers? What role does Raghav and Samar play in bigger scheme of things and how does it go on to redefine geo-political situation in the entire subcontinent?

Rita-a reputed investigative journalist whose life revolves around exposing corrupt politicians and their schemes. Raghav-a young business tycoon who has everything that one can want in life, especially the capability to pull strings in the corridors of power. Samar-a highly decorated officer of the Indian Army disenchanted with the system. The three protagonists, highly motivated, and friends since college want one thing-India's name to be etched in glory. However, their ideologies are poles apart. Each acting upon their wish, their paths often cross leading to chaos and anarchy. Random killings take place-Rita stumbles upon a terrible plan. Someone desperately wants her dead... Is there something more sinister lurking behind the fa ade that Rita discovers? What role do Raghav and Samar play in bigger scheme of things? Eventually a Maoist Leader, Head of the RAW and ISI Director get entangled in the mess. This concoction, too powerful to contain, grips the entire nation and may redefine the geo-political situation. In the milieu of misgovernance and scams, extremism, lawlessness and government ineptitude, their actions will decide the fate of the entire subcontinent outside the borders.

a remarkable story of a man really and truly being a friend.

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