History was made Tuesday night when Carson Pickett started for the United States, becoming the first player with a limb difference to appear for the women's national team. The 28-year-old defender who plays for the North Carolina Courage, was born without a left hand and forearm.

Carson Pickett became the first player with a limb difference to make an appearance for the United States women’s national team when starting the win over Colombia. The North Carolina Courage defender, 28, was born without a left hand and forearm.

Carson Pickett on Tuesday became the first person with a limb difference to appear for the U.S. women’s national soccer team, starting on defense for the Americans in their 2-0 friendly win over Colombia in Sandy, Utah. Pickett was born without a left hand and forearm.