Why this US deaf soccer star is an inspiration to athletes worldwide


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For Spreeman (left), soccer is more than a sport, it is a passion. Photos: Instagram/em_cressy

Emily Spreeman was born deaf, though her family was unaware of that until she was nearly nine months old.

“My grandma was sitting next to my crib and my parents are like ‘I don’t think she can hear because the baby’s not waking to any loud noises’,” Spreeman remembered.

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