The Academy V: Cup of Nations

Name: The Academy V: Cup of Nations
Price: 7.12 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (788 reviews)
Author: T.Z. Layton

by T.Z. Layton

Young Adult

4.9 (788)

4.9 stars from 788 reviews. Top 92% of Young Adult books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 27, 2026

Price history: $1.99 – $7.55

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Perfect for you if...

You're a young football fan who loves following real tournaments and want to see how elite junior players handle the pressure of representing their country.
You've read the earlier Academy books and want to keep following Leo's growth from club star to international leader.
You enjoy sports stories where the underdog element matters more than having the most talented roster.

Maybe not for you if...

You want gritty, realistic depictions of youth sports culture including the darker side of competition and coaching.
You're looking for a standalone book rather than the fifth in a series.
You prefer character-driven stories over match-focused sports narratives.

About this book

Leo has become a star in the Youth Premier League and one of the brightest young soccer players in the world. He now faces his greatest challenge when he joins his junior national team and attempts to lead an underdog squad from the United States to victory in the U15 Cup of Nations, the greatest tournament for his age group. Unlike the Lewisham Knights, Leo's national team lacks a roster full of Premier League talent. The team also struggles with chemistry and has limited time to improve. With the United States as the host nation, pressure is high to deliver a strong performance. Leo must determine whether he can become a true leader, unite his team, and avoid elimination in the group stage, or if they will disappoint their country. This is the fifth book in The Academy series.

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$1.99 – $7.55

Price has dropped 1 time over the last 11 months. Typically stays discounted for 13 days.

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Currently around #21K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.9★ from 788 reviews

Gaining approximately 19 new reviews per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.9 over the tracking period.

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