Frederick Ayeroff

In this lighthearted family fare based on a true story, Dean Cain plays decorated police officer Daniel Harding, whose canine partner -- a heroic German shepherd named Ace -- faces euthanasia after being falsely accused in a mauling incident. When a callous, overeager district attorney wants Ace put down, Daniel springs into action along with his amateur detective daughter, Julia (Britt McKillip), to prove the dog's innocence.

A warm-hearted comedy about a compulsive soccer mom who masquerades as a famous Italian soccer star hired to coach her daughter's floundering soccer team, then struggles frantically to keep her wacky charade going long enough to see the girls win their big tournament. (imdb)