Crystal Dunn
Professional soccer player, World Cup Champion
Born
July 3rd, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and for club teams including the Washington Spirit and North Carolina Courage. Achieved success as a defender and midfielder, gaining recognition for versatility on the field. Contributed to the team's triumph in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. Participated in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, helping the team secure a bronze medal.
Won the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup
Achieved an NWSL Championship with North Carolina Courage
Earned multiple NWSL Best XI selections
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