Amputee Soccer Rising

"The Objective Is Gold": The Women's Amputee Soccer World Cup

Can the US Women's Amputee Soccer Team win the inaugural World Cup tournament? Coach Paige Palazzolo thinks so.

Elayna Alexandra: The Accidental Midfielder

A congenital limb difference kept Elayna Alexandra from chasing her athletic dreams during childhood. So she was as shocked as anyone to land a roster spot on the US Women's Amputee Soccer Team.

MLS Amputee Soccer Exhibition: "Giving It Their All on Crutches"

Can a group of amputee soccer novices entertain a stadium full of hard-core soccer fans? Here's what happened when the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer sponsored an amputee soccer exhibition.

Jason Fiscina: "It's About More Than Winning Soccer Games"

Jason Fiscina, the new head coach of the US Amputee Soccer Team, is very comfortable playing the underdog. That makes him a great fit for a group of adaptive athletes who are used to being underestimated --- and for an American team that's ready to break into the upper tier internationally.

Kelvin Jimenez: "Amputee Soccer Saved My Life"

Kelvin Jimenez spent many years tending goal for the best soccer clubs in the Boston area. So when he lost his right leg in a boating accident in early 2021, Jimenez lost a big piece of his identity, too