Casey Nogueira finds the right touch

Posted Dec 4, 2009
UNC's Casey Nogueira didn't need to pluck a four-leaf clover to break her slump. Instead, the senior forward for the Tar Heels' women's soccer team just stopped shooting so hard. The counter-intuitive approach worked just in time for last season's National Player of the Year to regain her scoring touch. Nogueira and the Tar Heels are back on stride and in College Station, Texas, for the semifinals of the NCAA Women's College Cup. (Raleigh News & Observer)

Related: Soccer

Newsletter: Dylan Mingo Commits, Henri Veesaar Returns, UNC Softball 14-0, Women's Hoops' 2-0 Week
It was another terrific week in UNC Athletics. Five-star guard Dylan Mingo committed to the Tar Heels, Henri Veesaar returned from injury to help lead...
Mon Feb 23, 2026

Riley Kennedy To Compete With U-18 WNT At Pinatar Cup 2026
The U.S. U-18 Women's National Team and coach Toni Pressley announced the roster for the Pinatar Cup 2026 Thursday. The roster features UNC Women's Soccer's...
Fri Feb 20, 2026

Bella Devey, Lauren Malsom Called Up For U.S. U-19 Women’s National Team Matches
The U.S. U-19 Women's National Team announced the roster for an upcoming series of international friendlies. The roster features Tar Heels Bella Devey and Lauren...
Tue Feb 17, 2026

Hope Munson Called Up For U.S. U-20 National Team Training Camp
U.S. U-20 Women's National Team coach Vicky Jepson announced the 24-player roster for a training camp Feb. 24 - Mar. 3, and Hope Munson will...
Fri Feb 13, 2026