Furia

Furia by Argentine American author Yamile Saied Méndez follows protagonist Camila Hassan in her senior year as she pursues her dream of playing professional soccer in Argentina, a country and culture that have no room for female fútbol players. The young adult novel was published in 2020 and provides a modern perspective of what it’s like to be an Argentinian woman. This guide refers to the 2020 Algonquin Young Readers edition.

Plot Summary

Seventeen-year-old Camila Hassan lives in Rosario, Argentina, with her self-conscious mother, controlling father, and soccer-star older brother. She tells her family she’s studying for medical school every afternoon, but secretly plays on a women’s soccer team. Camila knows her family would not approve of her playing competitive soccer, but she dreams of playing for a university in the United States and eventually going pro. Her combined skill and flair on the soccer field earn her the nickname “la Furia” (the fury) from her coach and teammates. If all goes well, Camila hopes to lead her team to a victory at the upcoming Sudamericano tournament, which could lead to a contract with an American team.

However, Camila’s focus quickly derails when

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