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Cory Bailey, a science student from Los Angeles, dreams of researching the ocean professionally. Her parents, David and Rebecca Bailey, support her ambition and encourage her scientific path. The summer holiday sets the stage for a surprising turn as she signs up for a Sea Science program.

On the way to the Sea Science program, Cory boards the wrong bus and ends up at the Harold Soccer Academy training center. She tries to contact the Sea Science program to escape but cannot reach anyone in time. With no immediate way out, she decides to stay at the soccer camp and adapt to the new environment.

On the first day, Cory attends science, soccer, and experiment lessons. She excels in science and experiments but performs poorly in soccer. Oliver, the most talented player at the school, notices her scientific aptitude and decides to befriend her.

A dorm room is assigned for Cory to rest, and she meets other amateur soccer players who will become her peers. They name their team 'Worst of the Best' (WOTB). The initial sense of camaraderie hints at the adventures ahead.

As the National Soccer Competition approaches, Cory and Oliver grow closer through post-class discussions about the science of soccer. Jealousy flares in Edie, Oliver’s longtime friend, who decides to prank Cory by sabotaging her glowing pickle demonstration and insults her soccer skills after training. The tension foreshadows a difficult week ahead.

The prank leaves Cory depressed and tempted to quit football, even considering transferring schools to focus on research. Her friends rally around her, offering support and encouragement to move forward. Inspired by their loyalty, she resolves to persevere.

Coach Smith informs that the school will not sponsor WOTB next year unless the team delivers stellar results. Rather than give up, Cory applies her scientific knowledge to training, integrating physics into drills to boost team performance. The team begins to show significant improvements.

Under Cory's guidance, the team adopts science-based techniques and physics-inspired drills. Their performance improves dramatically in the latest training sessions, fueling optimism for the Nationals. The atmosphere shifts toward confidence and teamwork.

On competition day, WOTB defeats several teams from other schools to reach the final. The opponent is the Elite team of Harold Soccer Academy, and the final match is tightly contested with the score tied late. The crowd senses a dramatic finish is near.

When a teammate is injured, Cory steps onto the field and uses her science knowledge to influence the game. She scores at the last minute, delivering a dramatic victory for WOTB. The team erupts as they win the national title.

After the victory, Cory chooses empathy over celebration and consoles Edie, reminding her that every day is a chance to become someone new. Edie is touched and apologizes for the prank. The two reconcile and grow closer as friends.

Cory and the team celebrate the Harold Soccer Academy's honor together, emphasizing friendship and sportsmanship. The moment signals a new balance in Cory’s life, blending scientific passion with athletic achievement. The season ends on a note of camaraderie and triumph.