Emma Stanton (played by Mary-Kate Olsen) is a protagonist in Switching Goals.
One of the twin protagonists. A popular girly girl who enjoys fashion and makeup but desires athletic improvement. She switches places with her sister to join the Hurricanes soccer team. Later discovers her natural talent as a goalie, steps in for the injured Richie during the championship finals, and helps tie the game. Sam Stanton (played by Ashley Olsen) is a protagonist in Switching Goals.
One of the twin protagonists. A talented but tomboyish soccer player who wants to attract boys. Initially selected by her father but joins the Buzzards after a switch with her sister. Learns valuable lessons about sharing the spotlight and scores the crucial tying goal in the finals. Denise Stanton (played by Kathryn Greenwood) appears in Switching Goals.
The sisters' mother and Jerry's wife. Initially pressures Jerry to favor Emma on the Hurricanes team. After discovering the girls' identity switch scheme, she eventually takes over as the Buzzards' new coach, successfully leading her former losing team to the league finals. Greg Jeffries (played by Trevor Blumas) appears in Switching Goals.
A boy who eventually goes on a date with Sam after the tournament concludes and the sisters reconcile with their coach and each other. Mitch (played by Ted Atherton) appears in Switching Goals.
Dave (played by Joe Grifasi) appears in Switching Goals.
Jerry Stanton (played by Eric Lutes) appears in Switching Goals.
The girls' father and the Hurricanes' soccer coach. Faces pressure from his wife regarding team selections. Bonds with Emma during their identity switch, firmly refuses to let the girls quit soccer after their scheme is exposed, and ultimately learns to value equality and sportsmanship over winning. Frankie (played by Cal Rosemond) appears in Switching Goals.
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Characters
Emma Stanton
(played by Mary-Kate Olsen) — protagonist
One of the twin protagonists. A popular girly girl who enjoys fashion and makeup but desires athletic improvement. She switches places with her sister to join the Hurricanes soccer team. Later discove...
Sam Stanton
(played by Ashley Olsen) — protagonist
One of the twin protagonists. A talented but tomboyish soccer player who wants to attract boys. Initially selected by her father but joins the Buzzards after a switch with her sister. Learns valuable...
Denise Stanton
(played by Kathryn Greenwood) — supporting
The sisters' mother and Jerry's wife. Initially pressures Jerry to favor Emma on the Hurricanes team. After discovering the girls' identity switch scheme, she eventually takes over as the Buzzards' ne...
Greg Jeffries
(played by Trevor Blumas) — supporting
A boy who eventually goes on a date with Sam after the tournament concludes and the sisters reconcile with their coach and each other.
Mitch
(played by Ted Atherton) — supporting
Dave
(played by Joe Grifasi) — supporting
Jerry Stanton
(played by Eric Lutes) — supporting
The girls' father and the Hurricanes' soccer coach. Faces pressure from his wife regarding team selections. Bonds with Emma during their identity switch, firmly refuses to let the girls quit soccer af...
Frankie
(played by Cal Rosemond) — minor
Danny
(played by Marcello Meleca) — minor
Oscar
(played by Jesse Farb) — minor
Adrian
(played by Michael Lamport) — minor
Sal
(played by Vito Rezza) — minor
Mike
(played by Judah Katz) — minor
Arden
(played by Damir Andrei) — minor
Taylor
(played by Michael Cera) — minor
Willard Holmes
(played by Keith Knight) — supporting
The coach of the Buzzards soccer team. Selects Sam for his roster after tryouts despite the team's long losing streak, inadvertently setting the twins' switch scheme in motion.
Richie
(played by Jake LeDoux) — supporting
The starting goalie for the Hurricanes soccer team. Suffers an injury during the championship finals while attempting to block a kick, which opens the opportunity for Emma to step in and secure the ti...
Helmet Head
(played by Robert Clark) — supporting
Jim
(played by Brian Heighton) — supporting
Story Analysis
A story about twin sisters navigating identity, sports, and family dynamics through a daring role swap.
