After becoming the first team to qualify early for the 2026 World Cup in Germany, a controversial decision by the team's coach, Caroline Kerr, leaves the U. S.
starting players free to rest before the end of all their group matches. This has prompted critics to criticize the coach's management for jeopardizing the team's achievements in terms of solid play and player cohesion, putting this ahead of the importance of the World Cup.
During their vacation, the players have the opportunity to visit their families and resolve unfinished business. During this time, Mia Sonic Page makes a significant decision to ask her former roommate and college girlfriend, Samantha Kane, to resume their relationship.
Although things are going well, as the group stage kicks off in Düsseldorf, the U. S.
team faces significant challenges against teams superior to those they faced in the qualifiers. In Group F of the World Cup, the United States meets Germany, the reigning world champions and a high-level team, as well as the strong Swiss team and the combative players from New Zealand.
In thrilling matches, the team led by Sonic Page managed to beat Germany in an agonizing encounter, securing their passage to the Round of 16 and thus opening the illusion of going for the Cup. During this process, Mia strengthens her family ties and discovers her niece Maggie Page, of whose existence she had no knowledge until then.
The protagonist shows a positive evolution in her personal life, in her illness and feels calmer with Samantha Kane, nicknamed "The Sniper". Now, their goal is to beat their rivals and win the world title, despite the injuries and desertions that have affected the team.
Although not all the players can withstand the pressure of such a competitive tournament, the nucleus of Kara Lipton, Cate Cox, Lea Stefansky, Emily Seymour and others has been strengthened by the emergence of a new figure in the attack: Karen Foster, an eighteen-year-old who promises to revolutionize world soccer. Amidst romance, action, conflict, passion and thrilling matches from the Round of 16 to the Grand Final, "PROFESSIONAL V: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, Live or Die" takes readers through the struggle of Sonic Page and her teammates to achieve world glory in a gripping and unique tale.
Get ready for the most intense phase of the World Cup. Immerse yourself in the epic journey of Mia Sonic Page, former player of Las Diablas de Texas and Universitario de Barcelona, now at FCP Liverpool.
Once again, Mia proves why she is considered the best player in the history of soccer, leading her national team alongside the woman in her life who is at the forefront of the attack. .