Santiago Munez (Kuno Becker), an illegal Mexican immigrant living in Los Angeles, lives & breathes soccer, but seems destined to live his life as a day laborer. His father, Hernan (Tony Plana), a stern hardworking man, discourages Santiago from playing soccer, believing it is only a feckless fantasy. One day, a former British professional, Glen Foy, spots Santiago playing in a pickup game, & promises him a tryout for Newcastle United. With the support of his doting grandmother, Santiago trav