As the World Cup brings soccer to center stage around the world, Ashlyn Harris, a two-time World Cup champion, joined “Morning Joe” on Monday to discuss her new documentary “Gamechangers: The Ashlyn Harris Story”.
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The documentary, which is streaming on Roku, offers an intimate look at Harris’ life, from overcoming a difficult childhood to navigating the challenges of being overlooked through parts of her professional career.
Harris, 40, shared with “Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski and MS Now contributor Huma Abedin how those setbacks ultimately fueled her determination.
“When the spotlight shifts, it doesn’t change how much work you’ve put into that moment,” said Harris.
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Being overlooked in a career is, unfortunately, an experience many women can relate to. For Harris, that meant sometimes being cast as a backup goalie. Rather than viewing this as failure, Harris said she used any feelings of disappointment as an opportunity for growth.
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