The Academy III: Tournament of Champions
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Now a New York Times bestselling series! Leo tries to lead his team to glory in some of the most exciting, high-stakes soccer in the world!
Last season, Leo and his teammates saved the Lewisham Knights by avoiding a last-place finish in the U14 Premier League. Their future looks bright―until they learn the adult Knights have dropped down to the second division, again putting the future of the U14s in jeopardy.
All might not be lost. The team owner has entered the U14s in the Tournament of Champions, which takes place over the summer. Leo and his teammates will pack their bags and travel across Europe to play against some of the top youth teams in the world. But the tournament isn’t just for pride and a trophy. Something else is at stake: a loophole that allows the winner of the tournament to stay in the youth Premier League. The competition will be fiercer than ever. No one is giving the Knights a chance to win. As if the tourney wasn’t enough to deal with, someone is trying to sabotage the team, and the Knights have a new star player with a serious attitude problem.
The mountain to climb has never seemed so high. Can Leo find a way to pull his team together and have a fighting chance in the Tournament of Champions?
The inspiring, action-packed third book in The Academy series is perfect for young readers 7-13 and for sports fans of all ages.
Keep score with the other books in The Academy series:
The AcademyThe Academy II: The Journey ContinuesThe Academy IV: Title FightThe Academy V: Cup of Nations
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Read more of Leo’s soccer journey in the award-winning Middle Grade series from T.Z. Layton!
Meet Leo, who loves soccer, pizza, and FIFA. When he gets an opportunity to try out for the Youth Premier League, will the grueling trainings, player competition, and high stakes soccer prove too much for Leo? Journey alongside Leo as he joins the Lewisham Knights: the worst ranked team in the Youth Premier League. Between his cranky coach and new teammates, can Leo find his place and help the Knights? Travel with Leo around Europe as his team competes in the tournament of a lifetime! But will a new coach, terrible team chemistry, and a double-crossing teammate ruin the Knights’ chances of winning the title? Cheer Leo on as the Knights prepare to take on the Dragons! But before Leo faces the league’s top team, he’ll have to navigate a whole new set of teammates and a setback that could end his soccer career. Return with Leo to the States to represent his country on the USA junior national team! With little time to mesh and everyone expecting the worst from team USA, will Leo be able to pull his squad together for the Cup of Nations?
Publisher : Sourcebooks Young Readers
Publication date : January 6, 2026
Language : English
Print length : 296 pages
ISBN-10 : 1464267189
ISBN-13 : 978-1464267185
Item Weight : 11.1 ounces
Reading age : 8 – 11 years, from customers
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.74 x 8.5 inches
Book 3 of 6 : The Academy
Grade level : 2 – 8
Best Sellers Rank: #7,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8 in Children’s Soccer Books (Books) #9 in Children’s Travel Books (Books) #27 in Children’s New Experiences Books
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“randfilms” –
If your kid loves soccer or futbol, this book series is absolutely a must read!
My nearly 7 year old son is a huge soccer fan. And we’ve read now the first 3 in the series. They’re just so completely awesome! We love them all! And now we’re about to buy book 4 in the series. Can’t wait! If your kid loves soccer or futbol, this book series is absolutely a must read! Parents will love it as well.
L R Wasson –
Big hit!
Bought for a 9 year old who loves reading as much as he loves playing soccer. These books were a big hit! He even shared them with a few teammates who like to read.
Rebecca –
great read!
Super fun read with my seven year old son. Not only is it engaging for soccer lovers, but it teaches great values along the way!
LK –
Cute series
My son loves this series
Amazon Customer –
INSPIRATIONAL, AND ADVICE
I loved it. I play soccer and it gave me new moves to practice. I used to despise reading but know i lobe it thanks to T.Z. Layton
abbeysh –
Fun Soccer Series
My 7 yr old son and I have really been enjoying this series about a boy named Leo and his soccer adventures, trials and successes. We are looking forward to reading the 4th book next!
Susan –
Great Book for a Soccer Lover
We gave my nine year old the first Academy book in October for his birthday. Once he picked it up, he hated to put it down. He purchased the second book and did the same. For a Christmas gift he received the third. It’s been less than three days and he’s devouring the book. He’s already asked for book four. (Hint to author)The book is fictional based but he’s picking up a lot of soccer language. The humor is appropriate Anne he will read passages because he loves the book.I would recommend this series for anyone young person who loves the game and they’ll thoroughly enjoy reading it.
Bmay –
Love this series
My kids and I adore this books series and have read all 4 books. We have also purchased the books as gifts for several friends and have purchased the audiobooks 1 and 2 for ourselves, which we have listened to them too many times to recall. Please come out with audiobooks for 3 and 4 soon so we can expand our listening content!
Lynda –
Great read . I bought these for my grandson who is a big soccer fan.
Marlies –
Excellent read! My 3 kids (7y – 13y) and I really enjoyed reading series 1-3 and are so much looking forward to the release of book no. 4. We just can’t stop reading about Leo’s exciting football adventures.
Geraldine –
The third instalment of, ‘The Academy’ series by T.Z Layton is another winning book detailing the youth football adventures of Leo .K. Doyle. This time, everyone’s favourite ‘yank’ is in Europe and, whilst the vivid descriptions of European cities and edge-of-your seat football games keep you enthralled throughout, perhaps the most intriguing part of this book is the mystery that runs throughout it. My 9yo and I are reading it together and we’re thoroughly enjoying ourselves, theorising who the culprit(s) may be! As much as we love Leo, experiencing JoJo’s character develop so brilliantly in this third instalment of, ‘The Academy’ is an absolute joy. My son and I literally cannot wait for book 4! Highly recommended!
Angry Honey Badger –
My 11 year old footballing daughter loves this series and how the author describes excitingly how the matches are being played out – just a shame the books are so hard to get other than via Amazon. She’s read them all and keen for the next one to be released! Note the author is American so children might not always understand some of the references.
D.R –
This is a great book. For kids and adults who like football this is an awesome read. Only complaint is being written by an american the book incorrectly keeps calling football, soccer and has this oh I am an American playing football attitude and isn’t in love with the really originally great clubs like Liverpool and Man U, but seems to be an oil and plastic money Chelsea and Man city