We All Wore Blue

Emerson proves that people matter over product or pride. He shares the stories so well, as though they happened yesterday. Clearly these young men and their families were very dear to him.
The book is written so well, so that anyone new or experienced in soccer can understand the game better. Clearly he just can’t stop coaching even in retirement!
The lessons in this book are profound; kids aren’t a means to a goal, where coaches build programs to succeed or create a name for themselves. Rather kids ARE the goal, to help them develop from boys to men, to be cared about and cared for no matter where they come from or how unique their personalities.

You will enjoy the stories, the universal lessons of life, and the perspective “Skip” provides.

This book is a testament to the power of teamwork and the impact of sports in bringing people together, regardless of their race, religion, or country of origin. The journey of the immigrant youth soccer team in "We All Wore Blue" is truly inspiring, and the author's vivid writing style will make you feel as though you are part of the team. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves uplifting stories of triumph against the odds, and it will leave you feeling motivated and empowered. Through their experiences, the reader is reminded of the importance of perseverance, determination, and inclusiveness in overcoming challenges and achieving success.

This was such an inspiring read and I would recommend for readers interested in soccer or just needing a book to pass time! I enjoyed reading We All Wore Blue.

We All Wore Blue was an amazing read. I don’t know that much about soccer, yet I was captured by this book. I just could not put it down! I enjoyed hearing a story about people from many different cultures and backgrounds coming together. It is amazing that Skip was able to help these young men play soccer despite expensive club fees, breaking the economic barrier that high level sports in this country often has. I would highly recommend this book to pretty much everyone. It was easy to understand the message and has a very unique story.

This was a great story; Robbins writes in a very straight-forward and factual manner to tell the story of how a youth team went from being a weak recreational team to becoming a formidable competitive squad in the Washington State Youth Soccer Program. The team, Shoreline International, had an unusual composition, as Robbins built the squad with boys from different nationalities, multiple religions, and varying economic classes. His story demonstrates the power of team sports (particularly soccer) and how that single focus of playing together as a team allowed these boys to bond in ways that transcend the multiple prejudices and bigotry present in our culture today. Amazing job by Robbins and the story was well told. Like a previous reviewer, I read the book in just two settings, as it is written in a way to cause the reader to want to keep going....to find out what happens next! Great book and great story!!!