EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 49 MIN
From England to SEC: Emilie Castagna’s Inspiring Soccer Journey | Carolina Pulse
from 1801 Media · host College Sports Company
If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/CaroPulseFrom a small town in England to the big stage of SEC soccer… Emilie Castagna’s journey is one of the most high-stakes athlete stories you’ll hear. In this episode of Carolina Pulse, South Carolina women’s soccer standout Emilie Castagna takes you behind the scenes of what it really takes to chase a dream across continents. She opens up about growing up in England, playing nearly every sport imaginable, and the moment she realized soccer was more than just a game — it was her identity. But the journey wasn’t simple.Emilie made the leap to the United States — landing in California, dealing with culture shock, and quickly helped lead UC Irvine to championships and deep tournament runs. Then transferring to South Carolina and just as everything was clicking… a devastating ACL tear changed everything.Emilie shares what that moment felt like, why it was one of the hardest days of her life, and the mental battle that followed — from pushing too hard in recovery to learning how to trust the process, celebrate small wins, and rebuild herself both physically and mentally.Now, she’s back.Chapters:0:00 Culture Shock: “People Are More Friendly Here…”1:07 Meet Emilie Castagna (Her England to USA Journey)7:45 Growing Up in England 15:00 Choosing America Over Going Pro in Europe18:56 Emailing 100+ Schools in Recruiting Chaos31:07 Transferring to South Carolina (Why It Felt Right)38:44 ACL Injury: “Worst Day of My Life”43:37 Comeback Season and NWSL Dream AheadLearn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/...FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_...► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco...► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@1801mediaco► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/1801-Media/61566794218642/#southcarolinafootball #Gamecocks #WomensSoccer
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If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/CaroPulseFrom a small town in England to the big stage of SEC soccer… Emilie Castagna’s journey is one of the most high-stakes athlete stories you’ll hear. In this episode of Carolina Pulse, South Carolina women’s soccer standout Emilie Castagna takes you behind the scenes of what it really takes to chase a dream across continents. She opens up about growing up in England, playing nearly every sport imaginable, and the moment she realized soccer was more than just a game — it was her identity. But the journey wasn’t simple.Emilie made the leap to the United States — landing in California, dealing with culture shock, and quickly helped lead UC Irvine to championships and deep tournament runs. Then transferring to South Carolina and just as everything was clicking… a devastating ACL tear changed everything.Emilie shares what that moment felt like, why it was one of the hardest days of her life, and the mental battle that followed — from pushing too hard in recovery to learning how to trust the process, celebrate small wins, and rebuild herself both physically and mentally.Now, she’s back.Chapters:0:00 Culture Shock: “People Are More Friendly Here…”1:07 Meet Emilie Castagna (Her England to USA Journey)7:45 Growing Up in England 15:00 Choosing America Over Going Pro in Europe18:56 Emailing 100+ Schools in Recruiting Chaos31:07 Transferring to South Carolina (Why It Felt Right)38:44 ACL Injury: “Worst Day of My Life”43:37 Comeback Season and NWSL Dream AheadLearn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/...FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_...► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco...► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@1801mediaco► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/1801-Media/61566794218642/#southcarolinafootball #Gamecocks #WomensSoccer
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