The script's first draft was 348 pages long.
The writer originally approached James Gartner, "Glory Road," about the project, but declined due to the fact that he wants to stay away from the movie business.
The first draft took three weeks to write.
Though the names of the characters and schools are fictional, the story is based on the writer's soccer career at his high school.
Gerry began writing the script during the 2014 FIFA world Cup.