Devin: When I was in first grade,
I was always helping the teacher.
Lining up the kids, keeping us on schedule.
I loved it.
In the second grade, my teacher called me bossy.
I cried to my soccer coach about it.
She told me not to worry.
I wasn't bossy.
I was a leader.
- Hey, coach. - Heads up.
Put that with all the others.
Can I, um, ask you a question?
Shoot.
Is that supposed to be a kangaroo?
Huh. When an arts pledger gets cut,
we all suffer.
Was that your question?
Uh, actually, at practice the other day
when you mentioned a weak link on the team--
It's not you. Don't worry.
Please don't cut Zoe. She may not be the best goalie,
but she's really important to the team.
I mean, she volunteers to pick up the cones,
she's always first at practice,
and-- and she's a really great friend.
On my second day here, my mom made me something really gross for lunch,
she shared her sandwich with me.
I never said it was Zoe.
Oh. Well, never mind.
I mean, it is Zoe.
But no one's getting cut.
School policy.
Everyone is a special snowflake.
Thank you. Thank you.
But you're never going to win.
Unless Zoe miraculously gets better,
or we find someone to replace her.
Hey, suck up.
- Hey, you. - Hmm?
Grab the other side.
I'd love to but detention calls.
Shocking.
Well, what if I worked with Zoe?
I'm sure with a little extra practice,
she could definitely improve.
That's a great idea. Nice of you to take the initiative.
Hey, you're the captain?
Oh, no. I guess we don't really have one.
Well, congratulations. You're the captain.
Maybe we should take a vote or something.
I don't think it'd be fair to just suddenly be the captain.
It is if the coach says you are.
You're the captain.
I've always liked the word leader.
But captain has a nice ring to it, too.
Okay, captain.
Let's get all that stuff out to the dumpster.
♪ Five, six ♪
♪ Five, six, seven, eight ♪
♪♪
[cheering]
I don't know why you need my help.
You're amazing.
Last practice, I felt like I missed some opportunities.
Plus, we can all improve, right?
Sure. Now let's see what you've got.
Woo-hoo! Look at you.
Thanks. Now this time, I want you to try and make it
a little harder for me, okay?
You can usually tell where I'm gonna kick
based on how my hips are turned.
So if I do this,
you can start to move right so that your momentum
will allow you to get the ball in time.
Cool. I didn't know that.
It's a little trick. I'm not the only one who does it.
[grunting]
Almost.
[exhales]
Another rule of thumb:
try to keep your eyes open so, you know, you can see.
Sorry. Just a reflex.
I get scared when they come at me so fast.
That's why you always want to keep your hands up.
Are you sure you want my help?
Hey, the more you practice-- I mean, I practice--
I mean, we all practice,
the better chance you have of winning.
Okay.
In that case, I think you should
work on your kick strength.
Some of those shots felt weak.
Weak? I was--
I-- I'll work on that. Thank you.
Hey, whatever I can do to help you.
[grunting]
Yeah, nice save.
[exhales]
[cell phone chimes]
That's my mom here to pick me up.
Thanks for helping me out today.
Too bad we have to end on a low note.
For you.
Uh--
Ooh, lasagna.
What did Devin achieve this time?
Today, your sister became captain of her soccer team.
Oh, it's no big deal.
Actually, it's kind of a big deal.
Actually, it isn't.
I've seen your team play.
I'm gonna go call Emma to tell her.
So, how was the movie?
Well, let's just say the II in "Mission Creed II"
stands for how many people actually liked it.
Looks like Dad dodged a bullet.
But I know he really wanted to see it with you.
Well, the way his hours have been,
I doubt he'll be free until "Mission Creed V."
Tell me about it.
Dad and I haven't had a date night in weeks.
Ugh! TMI, Mom.
We just need to be patient.
He's still figuring out the new job.
Yeah, I know.
I'm gonna go throw out all my Mission Creed action figures.
I'm disgusted with the whole franchise.
So, Captain,
ice cream instead of sprints today?
As captain, I don't think that's the best use of our time.
But as your friend, I like the idea.
So, is that a no?
Uh-oh. That doesn't look promising.
Hey, losers. Meet your new goalie, Parker.
- What? - Since when?
What's up?
Aren't you sort of in my geography class?
Oh, yeah.
You're the one who's always asking the questions.
Yeah, I mean, I'm weird about wanting to learn when I'm in school.
Do you even play soccer?
No, but she's really good.
- Trust me. - I'm sorry.
How, exactly, do you know this?
[sighs]
Hey.
Are you in gymnastics?
It's called parkour.
Have you ever heard of an internationally popular sport
called soccer?
So, your name is Parker and you do parkour?
Point being?
Oh, um, nothing. It's just an observation.
Besides the fact that parkour has nothing to do with soccer,
we already have a goalie.
Well, yeah, but this one will actually be good.
No offense.
Uh, some taken.
As captain, I think Parker should have to try out.
Captain? Says who?
Coach made her captain yesterday.
Wait, he just made you captain?
Hm. That explains why you were sucking up,
and playing junior janitor after school.
Hey, it's not like I lobbied for it.
But you didn't exactly say no.
- Well-- - So,
you guys gonna let me play soccer,
or should I just go?
- No. - This is a bad idea.
[all talking at once]
[whistle blows]
Enough.
Who are you?
Parker. I'm the new goalie.
- No, you're not. - Give her a chance.
Hey, hey, hey, hey.
It's like herding goats.
Which I've actually done.
Look, everyone gets a chance on this team.
New girl, let's see if Mirabelle knows what she's talking about.
- Emma. - [blows whistle]
Whoa.
Is that okay?
Can I use my hands?
Yeah. That's gonna work.
Are you kidding me? She doesn't even know the rules.
I knew detention would lead to something good.
Captain.
Nice save.
Lily. What about Zoe?
It appears that Lily is on team Parkerbelle.
Whoa.
I seriously doubt she can keep this up
for an entire game.
You're a rock star, Parker.
A super hero unicorn rock star.
So, does this mean she's the new goalie now?
No. This doesn't mean anything.
Don't worry about it.
[whistle blows]
[laughing]
Oh, man.
Even Zoe could have saved that one.
- No offense. - More taken.
What is your problem? Zoe's our goalie.
Oh, come on. You have to admit that Parker's better.
Maybe. For Cirque du Soleil.
Why can't you just accept the fact that Parker would be--
[whistle blows]
That's it!
You're never going to win this way.
It doesn't matter how good you are individually.
Part of being in a team is acting like a team.
- Practice is cancelled. - What?!
You wanted me to coach, and I agreed.
But I can't be a coach if I don't have a team.
But we have a game Saturday.
And before that, you have a sleepover.
- [scoffs] - What? A sleepover?
Isn't that the right word?
Or do you call it pajama parties in this country?
I know what a sleepover is.
I just-- I don't know what it has to do with soccer.
Yeah, if we want to win, we need to practice.
Oh, you will.
You will practice bonding.
Well, I for one think that our new captain should host.
Don't you, Coach?
This is totally not what I want to do tonight.
Really? 'Cause hosting a girls soccer team
is my idea of a fabulous Friday night.
I'm just saying practicing wins games,
not making popcorn.
Hey. Captain.
Rally the troops.
Look, I get what Coach Rivas is trying to do.
Remember when I went to that corporate retreat in Maine,
became friends with Dan in the organic division?
Isn't that the retreat where you came home,
and made us write our family mission statement?
Yes. Where is that thing? We need to hang that up.
Uh, I think the movers lost it.
I can't believe I have to sleep on the floor
when there's a perfectly good bed upstairs.
Try to keep an open mind. Could be fun.
Once again, your soccer drama has taken over my life.
Now it's even invading our home.
Hey. How about you and Dad go out and have a guy's night?
Well, that's a fantastic idea.
You know, we haven't had a chance to do that in a while.
- Cool. - Can I come?
You wish.
What should we do?
Leave it to me.
I know the perfect thing.
But seriously, can I come?
[sighs]
What's up, girls?
Havin' fun?
Okay.
Well, I'm gonna order some pizzas.
What does everybody like?
I'd like extra cheese, any kind of meat,
- and no peppers. - No peppers. Got it.
Oh, I'd like extra peppers, please, Mrs. Burke.
Anything but pineapple.
- Just cheese for me. - I'm a vegetarian.
- I want pepperoni. - Guys, we don't need that many pizzas.
How about we just decide on a couple and share?
Or we could just let the captain make all the decisions.
Or you can just bring in food you met in detention,
and make us eat that.
Or I'll pick the pizzas and you'll eat what I get you.
I'm so excited, Bails.
Yeah.
- The thing is, Dad-- - Hey, do you remember when
we saw the first "Mission Creed"?
We were so pumped, we turned around,
and we saw it again right then and there.
- [chuckles] - Yeah.
I remember. It's just that
I'm not sure we can handle so much fun this time around.
We're older. Both of us.
Are you kidding me? Of course we can.
Hey, we could see it twice tonight.
[laughs] No, no.
I think once is more than enough.
[chuckles]
I'm glad we did this, bud.
I'm excited.
Yeah, me, too.
Hey. Let's take a selfie.
It sounds weird when you say it.
- Please don't. - Okay. On three, Mission Creed.
Ready? One, two, three--
- Both: Mission Creed. - [camera shutter clicks]
[laughs]
Hey, Mrs. Burke.
Hey, Emma. Can I get you something?
Would it be okay if I just sat in here with you for a while?
There's a lot of girl drama going on in there.
Of course.
Thank you.
Oh. I'm sorry. That was rude.
May I have had that carrot?
Have as many as you'd like.
Thank you.
And maybe some hummus?
Oh, and-- and water. Hummus makes me thirsty.
I'll get you a plate.
Is all the drama about this goalie situation?
I mean, I don't know what to do.
- [water running] - Zoe's my best friend.
I've known her since kindergarten.
I actually joined the team because she was on it.
- But... - But...
as a goalie, she's not what we'd call... good.
And Parker is amazing.
Even though Mirabelle was wrong to bring her in without asking us.
I-- I don't want to replace Zoe, but...
it'd be nice to win.
It's tough. I can see your dilemma.
That's why I'm hanging out with you.
I'm kind of like Switzerland.
You know, neutral.
Actually, the fact that you can see both sides of the situation
makes you the perfect person to get the girls talking.
Come with me. I saw something cute on Pinterest.
Pinterest? How's that gonna help?
Oh, trust me. The answer to everything is on Pinterest.
[chuckles]
Hey, everyone.
Coach said we have to bond, so we're going to bond
whether you like it or not.
- Really? - Yeah, really.
We're gonna play Truth or Dare
with a soccer ball, okay?
It has all our names on it.
What's our other option?
Losing. You have anything better to do?
You're just sitting here doing nothing.
Okay, so someone throws you the ball,
and wherever your right thumb lands,
that's who you ask truth or dare.
I don't get it.
I'll show you.
Okay. So I got Parker. See?
Dare.
Okay. I dare you to take off your beanie.
No.
Okay. Um, how about, uh,
I dare you to read the last text you got.
"Text me when you get there. Love, Mommy."
Oops.
- [giggling] - Aww.
Your Mommy must be so worried.
[giggling]
See, this is fun, right? Here.
- Lily. - Truth.
Is the stuffed animal in your bag
really your brother's that got in there by accident?
- Yes. - Be honest.
No.
I've had Mr. Sparkle Paws since I was a kid.
[giggling]
Throw me the ball.
[giggling]
All: Ohh!
- Ohh! - [applause]
Mannequins. They're terrifying.
[giggling]
- All: Oooh! - [giggling]
[giggling]
When my little sister was born,
I got super jealous of all this attention that she was getting.
So whenever my mom left the room,
I bit her foot and then ran away.
Oh, my God, that's so... you.
[giggling]
Devin. Do you think Zoe's a good goalie?
You didn't ask me truth or dare.
I dare you to answer the question.
Yes, I do.
I think Zoe could be a good goalie.
What?
Think Zoe could be a good goalie is not the same thing.
Answer the question.
I think she has potential.
That's why I was working with her.
I thought you wanted to work on your shooting.
I-- I did. It was both. Just throw me the ball.
Mirabelle.
Your thumb was on Avery.
Mirabelle.
Are you upset because you didn't get picked as captain?
Yes, I am! Okay?
I mean, I've been on this team way longer than you have.
Maybe Coach made me captain
because I actually try and help us win.
You're kidding, right?
You know Parker's the way to go,
you're just too scared to hurt Zoe's feelings.
Being captain's not a popularity contest.
Okay, so maybe Zoe's not better,
but she cares more about this team than anybody else here.
I mean, you don't even show up to practice half the time.
Oh, you're one to talk.
At least I didn't blow off the whole team for Club.
Oh, get over it! I told you--
Stop it!
This has nothing to do with me.
This is about the two of you.
It's true.
You both think that what you're doing is right,
and that the other person is wrong.
You guys are just alike, but you can't even see it
because you're both so stubborn.
- Both: No, we're not. - Yes, you are.
The only reason Mirabelle hasn't unzipped her hoodie this whole night
is because she and Devin have the exact same T-shirt.
It's just a shirt. It doesn't mean anything.
Do you even know why I play soccer?
To spend time with my friends and to be part of a team.
But this?
It isn't fun anymore.
[lasers firing]
- You okay? - Yeah, yeah.
[lasers firing]
[screaming]
[cell phone buzzing]
[lasers firing]
- [sighs] - Hey.
You enjoying the movie?
Yeah, it's great.
Yeah. Not according to Mom.
Why didn't you tell me you've already seen it?
It doesn't matter.
If you like it, I'm happy to see it again.
Shh!
Trust me.
Nothing really happens for the next 45 minutes.
Hey. Come on.
Hey.
What gives? When did you see the movie?
The other day.
I thought we were gonna see it together?
Yeah, me, too, but we didn't,
and it's almost out of theaters.
I'm sorry, Bails, you're right, I--
Look, I meant to take you earlier--
It's okay, Dad. I know the new job is important.
No, it's not more important than you.
I'll tell you what.
Let's have a regular guy's night out.
You and I, no excuses.
That'd be awesome, Dad.
And maybe you could do that with Mom, too.
You know, like a date night.
- Did Mom say something to you? - No, I just came up with the phrase
"date night" on my own.
[chuckles] Okay.
Let's go.
It's cold out here. You should come back inside.
I'm fine. I'm just gonna call my mom to come pick me up.
Please don't. We want you to stay.
Why didn't you just tell me the truth?
Didn't want to hurt your feelings.
I'm not dumb. I can count.
I know how many goals get past me.
I was just trying to help.
You should have been honest with me.
Hey, um, the pizza's almost gone.
I saved you one without pineapple.
Thanks.
That's her way of saying I'm sorry.
And since we're so similar--
[giggles]
I'm sorry, too.
Come on, we need you.
Really?
We both know the Kicks will never win with me as goalie.
You're right.
I hate to admit it, but Parker is better.
She should be our goalie.
Wow.
You just went straight to that.
If I'm gonna be captain, then I need to act like it.
But don't worry. Goalie's not the only position.
Besides, like you said, part of being on the team
is getting to spend time with your friends.
And you're my friend. Right?
Yeah. We're friends.
Man: [on TV] When angels fly off the mountain top,
they'll appear.
This movie makes no sense.
Move your head. I can't see.
Hey.
Oh. So now you can catch.
[laughing]
- Strong arm. - [laughing]
Okay. Movie over.
Soccer time.
Ooh. I'm open.
[all exclaiming]
[laughing]
[all exclaiming]
♪ There is no better time than right here, right now ♪
[laughing]
♪ Right here, right now ♪
♪There's no time like the present ♪
♪ I know without a doubt ♪
♪ There is no better time than right here, right now ♪
♪ Come on and let's do something ♪
♪ We'll always talk about ♪
Let's go, Kicks. Finish strong.
Aye, aye, Captain.
Go, Parker!
[whistle blowing]
[cheering]
Devin: All in all,
I think my first week as captain
went pretty well.
[cheering, applause]
Way to go, Dev!
Not everybody wants this job,
and now I see why.
Being the leader isn't just about getting to be in charge,
and having people listen to you.
It's about knowing when sometimes fighting to be right
is wrong.
Must have been some pajama party, eh?
[laughing]
Congratulations on your first win, ladies.
We finally have a team.
[cheering]
It's also about knowing when to let loose,
and celebrate when it all comes together.
♪ There is no better time than right here, right now ♪
♪ Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh ♪
♪ Right here, right now ♪
♪♪