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How a 9-year-old girl found a confidence-changing role model in a Denver soccer star

How a 9-year-old girl found a confidence-changing role model in a Denver soccer star

Summary

A 9-year-old girl named Hayden Stine, who was born without most of her right arm, found a role model in Denver Summit FC soccer player Carson Pickett, who also has an arm difference. Meeting Pickett boosted Hayden’s confidence and inspired her to pursue her dream of becoming a professional soccer player.

Key Facts

  • Denver Summit FC is a new women's soccer team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).
  • Hayden Stine attended the team's home opener at Mile High Stadium.
  • Hayden was born without most of her right arm.
  • Carson Pickett, a player on the team, also has a limb difference.
  • Meeting Pickett helped Hayden feel hopeful and confident about playing soccer.
  • Pickett used to hide her arm difference but now embraces it and wants to be a role model.
  • Pickett surprised Hayden at her soccer practice and plans to keep supporting her.
  • Hayden said she wants to be a role model herself one day.
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