The Call Up Love

At 24, Emalyn Raso's dream finally becomes a reality when she signs her first professional contract with Arsenal Women's Football Club. After spending nearly a year training, developing, and waiting patiently in the background, her persistence finally pays off. Coming from a family where football runs deep - especially with her older sister, Hayley Raso, already an established star for the Australian national team - Emalyn has always felt the pressure to prove herself, not just as Hayley's little sister, but as her own player with her own story.

As the Women's World Cup approaches, Emalyn's expectations are simple: cheer her sister on from afar and continue pushing herself at Arsenal. So when the call from the Matildas comes through, she's stunned. The green and gold jersey always felt out of reach - until now.

Thrown into the whirlwind of international football, Emalyn finds herself surrounded by players she's idolized for years. One in particular stands out - Alanna Kennedy. Confident, experienced, and quietly charismatic, Alanna is everything Emalyn thought she wasn't. But the more time they spend together, the more Emalyn begins to feel a connection she never expected.

As the tournament unfolds, Emalyn navigates the highs and lows of her first major competition, the weight of her own insecurities, and the growing closeness between her and Alanna. With the spotlight on the pitch and emotions rising off of it, Emalyn starts to wonder - is this just friendship... or the beginning of something deeper?