Carson Pickett becomes first player with limb difference to play for US

CAN DO: Carson Pickett celebrates scoring a goal for former club Brisbane Roar. Pic: Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Carson Pickett started for the United States women’s national team in their 2-0 win over Colombia on Tuesday, becoming the first player with a limb difference to appear for the country.

A defender who plays for the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL, Pickett was born without a left hand and forearm.