'I use what God gave me': Carson Pickett on life as a one-handed professional footballer

The Orlando Pride full-back is establishing herself as one of the best defenders in the US. Her journey to get where she is now has been extraordinary

Locker room talk at the Orlando Pride. Alex Morgan had injured a shoulder during May’s clash with Utah Royals in Salt Lake City. Morgan played through pain but after the final whistle her arm had locked up.

“I can’t wash my hair properly!” Morgan yelled from the showers. “I can’t lift my left arm!”

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