Many of the names on the kids' jerseys are those of crew members, such as Apatow (two producers) and Watson (assistant director).
The child who attacks Will Ferrell during the last soccer game has the name "Apatow" on the back of his jersey. This is a reference to executive producer and frequent Ferrell collaborator Judd Apatow.
The baby in the beginning that is supposed to be Will Ferrell's character is actually a girl.
Was shipped to some theaters under the name "The Winning Team".