Chapter 29
They express disappointment in the team at both their attitude and how the team has played.
Luma
This character is more gracious compared to their earlier attitude in the previous chapter, and is described as having a deeper relationship/bond with the younger players compared to the older ones.
Luma
Figure who reluctantly allowed the Fugees to use Armistead field for soccer. Ghosts Luma in the end of the book after she inquires about the Fugees access to Armistead field being abruptly revoked.
Mayor Swaney
He is Luma's father who expresses deep remorse for the way he treated her, and recognizes the struggles she had to endure.
Hassan
Which character opens up about their lack of emotions towards the knowledge of a deceased family member?
Joseph
Has remained a constant help for the Fugees without asking for much in return, and the team expresses a lot of gratitude towards her.
Tracy
Goalie for the Fugees who barely missed blocking the first shot against the Blue Springs.
Malfoday
Luma's mother who visits the United States to see Luma's new home.
Sawsan
This character is the leader of the U15s, and is emotionally dense in terms of grief until a fellow character develops an analogy for them.
Natneal
Brothers on the U13s who were able to chase down forwards
The Dikori Brothers- Idwar & Robin.
Missed a wide open shot that went twenty feet over the crossbar.
Jeremiah
Tall muscular forward from Liberia.
Luckie
This character, in contrast to their team's lackluster attitude in the initial stage of the game, continues playing with their all, as explicitly noted by the book.
Kanue
A new Fugee player who hardly knew English, but was able to confidently call out instructions to his fellow teammates during games and practices.
Mohammed Mohammed
Opposing player on the Fire who is detailed as being the biggest threat to the Fugees.
Jorge Pinzon
Eritrean refugee who was referred to Luma after acting out at school constantly.
Ashora
This character reasons with another character's actions and words, and helps to motivate the team in the face of despair
Sebajden
Quiet Sudanese player on the Fugees who had no winter coat, till Josiah gave him his coat.
Santino
Fugees player who trusted Luma enough to call her and ask if she could pick up Grace due to exhaustion. Also surprises Luma by handing over the $130 for the big tournament.
Eldin
The town curmudgeon who bonded with Luma due to their shared admiration over Hillary Clinton.
Emmanuel Ransom.