Shawnie B has always known two things:

The streets don't love anyone.

And football might be his only way out.

In the rough estate of Eastside Gardens, talent is a blessing and a target. Shawnie's gift on the pitch is undeniable?goals, pace, instinct. When a pro academy scout shows up at a dusty Sunday league match, he finally gets what every baller dreams of: a trial that could change everything.

But nothing in the Gardens comes free.

His uncle's unpaid debt has pulled his family into the grip of Slim?a calm, dangerous man who sees Shawnie not as a kid with potential, but as an investment. Favors become errands. Errands become risks. And soon, Shawnie is carrying more than just his team on his shoulders.

As pressure mounts from all sides?Slim's threats, his mother's fear, his best friend Dain's jealousy, and the quiet disappointment in Coach Mendez's eyes?Shawnie is forced to live a double life. On the pitch, he's the rising star. Off it, he's one bad night away from losing everything.

When blood hits his boots and police sirens echo through the estate, Shawnie has to make the hardest choice of his life:

Stay loyal to the streets that raised him...

or cut himself free and chase the goal that might finally pull him out.

Chasing the Goal is a gripping urban football drama about pressure, loyalty, and escape. Perfect for readers who love gritty coming-of-age stories, street tension, and underdog athletes fighting for more than just a contract.