USWNT’s Carson Pickett Becomes First Player With Distinction To Play For The U.S. National Team
Carson Pickett started for the US women’s national team in Win 2-0 overtook Colombia on Tuesday, becoming the first player with a spending difference to appear for the country.
As a defender who played for the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL, Pickett was born without a left hand and forearm.
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“Carson did a great job coaching us last week and with managing the minutes for Emily Fox we have we feel Carson would be a good replacement and I’m delighted for her. was able to perform well for 90 minutes,” said US coach Vlatko Andonovski.
The left-back made his 100th appearance on the NWSL earlier this month and featured in the team’s Best XI in June.
The US has extended its unbeaten streak to 69 at home. Lightning was reported near Rio Tinto Stadium in the 75th minute, causing the match to be halted for more than 30 minutes.
This is the second of two games against Colombia as both teams prepare for the World Cup and Olympic qualifying in July. Team USA will try to win a third consecutive World Cup next summer in Australia and New Zealand.
