Patience and Persistence: Carina Lageyre’s Return to Play

By Charlotte Tannenbaum, Duke Athletics Communications Student Assistant DURHAM – Brilliant saves, near misses, devastating losses, and victories at the final whistle: any fan can tell you that soccer is a game full of unexpected ups and downs. For a player, perhaps the most unwelcome surprise is injury. This was the case for Carina Lageyre , a sophomore who was sidelined for much of her debut season with a frustrating hamstring injury in 2022. Following a recovery marked by patience and determination, Lageyre returned to the pitch this past season and has been making up for lost time. Lageyre’s injury…