On August 27, 2007, an IED destroyed the vehicle that U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Matthew Scholten was riding in near Bagdad, Iraq, causing a spinal fusion, traumatic brain injury, and more. During recovery, Matthew was introduced to adaptive sports. He tried out for the Army Warrior Games team in 2016 and made it to the final rounds of selection. But since its inception, Matthew has been a part of the Kansas City Wheelchair Football Team, playing in the Championship game every year to this point. Now he’s gearing up for the 2024 season, so let’s chat with him.

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