Ep. 10 — Gianna Merigliano: Her Path, Her Fight, Her Story

What happens when the dream doesn’t unfold the way you imagined?In this episode of Beyond the Touchline, we sit down with Gianna Merigliano — a former college standout who took her game overseas to Italy and Israel, chasing the professional dream. But her journey was anything but linear. From position changes and injuries to playing abroad without guarantees, navigating visa complications, and rebuilding her identity beyond the game, Gianna opens up about the realities most players never see.This conversation goes beyond highlights and contracts. It’s about resilience. It’s about losing your place and finding yourself again. It’s about the mental battles athletes face in silence — and the strength it takes to keep going.Gianna shares what it really means to adapt, to survive in the women’s game, and to redefine success when everything changes.This episode is for players chasing the dream, athletes facing setbacks, and anyone learning how to build a new path when the old one breaks.