EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 1H 7M
Ep. 13 — The Long Way to the NWSL — Cameron Brooks’ Resilient Journey
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In this episode of Beyond the Touchline, we sit down with Cameron Brooks, defender for the North Carolina Courage, to talk about the real journey behind becoming a professional soccer player.Cameron’s story is anything but traditional. From growing up in Texas and playing youth national team camps, to committing to the University of Texas in ninth grade, her path seemed clear early on. But the road to the professional game quickly became filled with obstacles — battling for playing time in college, tearing her ACL during her final season, and facing uncertainty about what came next.Instead of walking away from the game, Cameron bet on herself.Working multiple jobs during rehab, training wherever she could, playing in Spain, competing in Italy’s Serie A, and grinding through every opportunity that came her way, Cameron’s journey is a powerful example of resilience, mindset, and persistence.
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In this episode of Beyond the Touchline, we sit down with Cameron Brooks, defender for the North Carolina Courage, to talk about the real journey behind becoming a professional soccer player.Cameron’s story is anything but traditional. From growing up in Texas and playing youth national team camps, to committing to the University of Texas in ninth grade, her path seemed clear early on. But the road to the professional game quickly became filled with obstacles — battling for playing time in college, tearing her ACL during her final season, and facing uncertainty about what came next.Instead of walking away from the game, Cameron bet on herself.Working multiple jobs during rehab, training wherever she could, playing in Spain, competing in Italy’s Serie A, and grinding through every opportunity that came her way, Cameron’s journey is a powerful example of resilience, mindset, and persistence.
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