We’ve learned that hockey and romance go great together (thank you, Heated Rivalry), so why not soccer and romance? Just in time for the World Cup, check out these soccer romances that promise all the same passionate payoff and a healthy dose of competitive spirit. 

Jun 23, 2026

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In the Catalog

Cleat Cute

Cleat Cute

A Novel

Meryl Wilsner

A sapphic rivals-to-lovers rom com for fans of Ted Lasso and A League of Their Own, where two soccer teammates are at odds before falling in love as their team gears up for the World Cup.

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Everything for You

Everything for You

Chloe Liese

Rising soccer star Oliver clashes with his older, grumpy teammate Gavin when they’re forced to share leadership, despite their intense dislike of each other. Given an ultimatum to work together, their rivalry gradually transforms into a powerful attraction that goes beyond the game.

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From Libby

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Futbolista

Futbolista

Jonny Garza Villa

A sports romance for those who keep rereading Red, White & Royal Blue, Futbolista follows the first semester of Gabi Piña’s freshman year of college, while he navigates who he is, who he’s allowed to be, and who he wants to be.

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Kickin' It

Kickin’ It

Rachel Van Dyken

Sports agent Matt Kingston takes on the risky job of managing and coaching talented but volatile soccer player Parker Speedman, despite knowing their growing attraction could jeopardize everything. As Parker struggles with past trauma and trust, both must decide whether to break professional rules for a chance at love and redemption.

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The Long Game

The Long Game

Elena Armas

A disgraced soccer exec reluctantly enlists the help of a retired soccer star in coaching a children’s team in this smalltown love story in the vein of Ted Lasso and It Happened One Summer.

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From Libby

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Only When It's Us

Only When It’s Us

Chloe Liese

Forced to work together on their final project despite not liking each other, Willa and Ryder begin a game of pranks and practical jokes, each determined to come out the champion. But once they catch unexpected feelings, victory begins to mean something else – winning each other’s hearts.

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The Striker

The Striker

Ana Huang

When Asher Donovan’s feud with his rival-turned-teammate costs them a championship, they’re forced to ‘bond’ during off-season cross-training. It shouldn’t be hard, until Asher meets their new trainer who is beautiful, talented, and just so happens to be his rival’s sister.

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