Under the Lights and in the Dark

“What a fine thing that a superb writer has found these ‘untold stories’ … and remedied that situation.” - The Boston Globe, The best books of 2017

“The book, just like women’s soccer itself, is actually a tapestry of interwoven stories, all connected by different color threads to create one big, stunning masterpiece. And like a tapestry, Oxenham weaves the beauty of her storytelling with the bruteness of a slide tackle to make the book a must-read for any fan of the women’s game.” - Allison Lee, The Equalizer

“Gwendolyn is the master at finding incredible soccer stories. These are stories that need to be heard – told in a way that leaves you begging for more.” - Julie Foudy, ESPN, USWNT captain, two-time Olympic gold medalist & World Cup champion

“Twelve uplifting and incredible stories telling the risks and rewards of pursuing a career as a professional women’s football player. A fantastic collection of pieces that get to the heart of what some of the world’s best and most talented players have overcome — from homelessness to motherhood to homophobia, in order to play the game they love — often without the guarantee of fame and fortune should they succeed.” - The Athletic UK writers' favourite football books

“If you care one iota about women's football, stop what you're doing, order this book right now - both to understand the true state of the game and to support Oxenham in her work. This is an essential read.” - Men in Blazers podcast