Jeslyn Kuhnel scores hat trick for US at Women’s Cerebral Palsy World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 1:53 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Jesslyn Kuhnel from Panama City scored three goals for the U.S. Women’s Cerebral Palsy National Team in their 6-2 victory over Finland on October 15. With this performance, Kuhnel became the team's all-time leading scorer, now boasting 25 goals in 16 appearances. Her journey in soccer has progressed from youth levels in Florida to competing at her third World Cup. The team will continue their campaign against Japan on October 17 at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Atlanta.
- •Kuhnel becomes all-time leading scorer with 25 goals.
- •U.S. team opens World Cup with a 6-2 win over Finland.
- •Kuhnel has evolved from youngest player to team staple.
- •Next match is against Japan on October 17.
- 1:53 PMYahoo Sports — Panama City cerebral palsy soccer standout Jesslyn Kuhnel adds to US team records
"Panama City native Jesslyn Kuhnel made history with the U.S. Women’s Cerebral Palsy National Team as the Americans go for a world title in Atlanta.
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