Next Goal Wins, directed by Taika Watiti, is the Hollywood feel-good soccer film we all needed.

Based on a true story and adapted from a documentary that screened at K+S New York 2014, Next Goal Wins tells the heartwarming story of Thomas Rongen, a down-on-his-luck coach played by Michael Fassbender, who takes over the coaching reins of the worst national team in the world: American Samoa. Hijinks ensue and Rongen’s view of the world and success changes when the team discovers that triumph does not need to mean winning the game.

• The cast also includes Oscar Kightly, Will Arnett, and Elisabeth Moss, among others.

• In theaters now, Next Goal Wins is a perfect way to spend a few hours this Thanksgiving weekend. Find a theater near you.

Next Goal Wins Prize Pack

To celebrate the film’s release and thank the K+S community, we are giving away a Next Goal Wins prize pack, including tickets to see the film, a custom Igloo cooler, and some assorted other film swag.

How to win:

• Tell us what real-life soccer story should be made into a feature film.

• Submit your idea by emailing us at info@kickingandscreening.com or posting on social media and tagging K+S.

  • X (Twitter): @ksfilmfest

  • Instagram: @kickingandscreening

  • Be sure to also use the hashtag #NextGoalWins

• The winner will be randomly chosen from all the submissions we get. (Note: We can only ship the prize pack within the United States.)

Bonus: We will make a film poster for the winning suggestion and a few of our other favorites. Good luck!