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Introduction:

A young Mexican man named Santiago Munez (Kuno Becker) dreams of making it big in the world of football. When he crosses the United States–Mexico border illegally as a child with his family, he drops his football and leaves it behind, but brings his spirit and continues to play for a local team as a young man. He ends up living in a barrio in Los Angeles working a day job with his father doing landscaping work, and a night job as a bus boy in a Chinese restaurant. He wanted a promotion to waiter but was not allowed because he was not Chinese.

His only relief comes in the form of his local soccer league, of which he is the star. When Glen Foy, a former scout for Newcastle United, sees Santiago’s natural talent, he offers a try out for the team if only Santiago can make it to England. While that would fulfill his dreams, his father only wants a new truck to start his very own business. Both of their dreams come true, but at a cost. Santiago’s father gets his truck, but steals Santiago’s saving to help pay for it. Feeling sorry for him, Santiago’s grandmother buys him a ticket to London, by way of Mexico City. Upon arriving, Santiago calls Glen, who puts him up for the time being.