Robert Rigby’s story “GOAL! The Dream Begins,” takes place in the slums of San Francisco, California. It begins with Santiago, a little kid that illegally crossed the UNited States border with his family from Mexico. As a kid, Santiago loved soccer. In order to leave his past behind, he plays in a bummy, local soccer league. His family is living a good life, although his father hates Santiago’s love for soccer. When a scout gives Santiago the chance to tryout for one of the most premier soccer team in England, Santiago goes despite his father’s warnings. He wants to do anything to leave his past behind, by playing soccer he sees that as a possibility, but this next step in his career may bring the past back. Santiago is trying to leave and
