Deaf Teen Shines on National Soccer Team | Denver News

A teenage soccer star with profound hearing loss just found her tribe—on the USA Deaf Soccer Youth National Team. Cora Roberts, 16, thrives on visual cues and hand signals, but this camp was different: teammates who get it instantly, referees who use flags instead of whistles, and interpreters who bridge the gap. For the first time, she felt truly seen—not just understood, but celebrated—for her unique way of playing. With a knack for long-range goals and game-reading brilliance, Cora’s hearing loss hasn’t held her back—it’s given her an edge. Her coach calls her one of the best on the field, and her story proves that when you adapt, you don’t just survive—you dominate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/029bc3ccc3ad9f9d