Black Quote by Crystal Dunn Download Open image “I played on many a team where I was the only black girl.” — Crystal Dunn ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.3 out of 5 (6 ratings) Copy quoteShare Black Black girl Girl Only Team Where
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For me, it's about controlling what I can control. I can't control where I'm going to be put on the pitch. I can only… — Crystal Dunn Copy Share Image
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Being a player that plays multiple positions, that's my mindset every single day because I don't have the luxury of just being really good… — Crystal Dunn Copy Share Image
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