The Big Green (1995)

Director: Holly Goldberg Sloan
Cast: Bug Hall, Jay O. Sanders, Jessica Robertson, John Terry, Jordan Brower, Olivia d'Abo, Patrick Renna, Steve Guttenberg

Synopsis:

In a depressed Texas town, British foreign exchange teacher Anna attempts to inject some life into her hopeless kids by introducing them to soccer. They’re terrible at first, but Anna and her football-hero assistant whip them into shape. As they work overtime, the pair help kids build their self-esteem and also get involved in solving family squabbles.