19 Facts About Carson Pickett

Carson Leighann Pickett was born on September 15,1993 and is an American professional soccer player who plays as a left back for the Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League.

Carson Pickett is an advocate for limb difference awareness and was born without a left forearm and hand.

Carson Pickett received NWSL Best XI honors twice while playing for the North Carolina Courage in 2021 and 2022.

Carson Pickett has played for the NWSL's Racing Louisville FC and the Australian club Brisbane Roar FC.

Carson Pickett made two appearances for the United States national team in 2022.

Carson Pickett became the first player with a limb disability to wear the jersey of the national football team USA.

Carson Pickett was born without a left forearm and hand, a fact many reporters have highlighted throughout her career.

Carson Pickett's condition was the subject of a viral Instagram photo during the 2019 season.

Carson Pickett attended Florida State University from 2012 to 2015, where she played soccer for the Florida State Seminoles and was a four-year starting defender.

Carson Pickett was selected by Seattle Reign FC as the fourth overall pick of the 2016 NWSL College Draft.

Carson Pickett played in nineteen of twenty-four matches for an Orlando side that finished seventh in the league.

Over her two years with North Carolina, Carson Pickett contributed 11 assists, including an NWSL-leading six in 2022.

Carson Pickett was twice named to the NWSL Best XI and nominated for NWSL Defender of the Year during her time at North Carolina.

Carson Pickett signed a three-year contract with Racing through the 2025 season.

Carson Pickett returned to the Orlando Pride on August 16,2024, in a trade for $75,000 in allocation funds to Louisville.

Carson Pickett has represented the United States on the under-17 and under-23 national teams.

In recent years, Carson Pickett has become a significant advocate for limb difference awareness.

Carson Pickett worked with Nike to develop the Phantom GT Academy FlyEase boots, designed with a fold-down heel and a wraparound strap closure in place of laces.

Carson Pickett was previously in a relationship with Racing Louisville FC teammate and former New Zealand international Abby Erceg.