Soccer Star Withdrew from National Team Matches because of LGBT Pride Jerseys

Scott Slayton : Jun 5, 2018
Christian Headlines

Hinkle knew she was possibly giving up a dream she had since she was a young girl, but she remains convinced that she made the right choice. "That's where the peace trumps the disappointment because I knew in my spirit that I was doing the right thing. I knew I was being obedient."

[ChristianHeadlines.com] When Jaelene Hinkle withdrew from playing in two international matches for the United States women's national team last year for "personal reasons," many speculated that she did so because the team was going to be wearing LGBT Pride Jerseys. In a recent interview with the 700 Club, she confirmed that this was the reason for her decision. (Photo: Jaelene Hinkle/Facebook/via Christian Headlines)

Hinkle divulged the reasons for her withdrawal as part of a story about her life, career, and faith. The story told of her Christian upbringing, the rise of her soccer career, and her struggle to find her identity in Christ rather than her accomplishments.

She played college soccer for Texas Tech, where...

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