Breckynn Pugh Sydney Magliocca interview on twin transfers

In the Breckynn Pugh Sydney Magliocca interview, Pugh discussed transferring from the University of Missouri–Kansas City to Coast Carolina after two years, while her twin sister moved to Nickel State. They are playing on different teams for the first time. Pugh also described her new soccer program, her role as an outside winger and the gear she relies on.

What was Breckynn Pugh’s path from Andover to the University of Missouri–Kansas City?

Breckynn Pugh grew up in Andover, Kansas, a suburb of Wichita, and began playing recreational Soccer at age three. She later played club Soccer with Heartland in Kansas City and spent all four years on her high school team before committing to the University of Missouri–Kansas City in the spring of her junior year.

Club Soccer at Heartland

Heartland was roughly two and a half to three hours from Pugh’s home, making club Soccer a regular trip away from Andover. She also played throughout high school and recalled receiving team awards for goals. Her team reached regionals once, as she remembered it.

Choosing the University of Missouri–Kansas City

Pugh considered a couple of other colleges, but the University of Missouri–Kansas City became her choice. Her twin sister went there too, and they played together for two years. Pugh described the experience positively, even though both eventually decided they wanted something new.

Why did Breckynn Pugh transfer to Coast Carolina?

Breckynn Pugh transferred to Coast Carolina after two years at the University of Missouri–Kansas City because she and her twin sister were looking for a new experience. They both chose to transfer, but their moves took them to different schools: Pugh went to Coast Carolina, while her sister went to Nickel State in Thibodeau, Louisiana.

Pugh did not describe a dispute with her former team. She called her time at the University of Missouri–Kansas City a good experience and said Coast Carolina was where she landed as the transfers worked out. She also mentioned a new rule that, as she understood it, gave her three more years counting the year she was discussing.

The move changed more than Pugh’s school. She and her sister had played together while growing up and continued as teammates for their first two college years. Transferring separately meant adjusting to different campuses, teams and schedules after a long stretch of sharing the sport.

What did Breckynn Pugh say about her twin sister at Nickel State?

Breckynn Pugh misses playing with her twin sister, who transferred to Nickel State, but sees value in each of them having her own experience. They stay in frequent contact and try to follow one another’s games, even when an hour’s time difference and overlapping match schedules make watching live difficult.

Playing on different teams for the first time

The sisters had always played together growing up, so the separation initially felt strange to Pugh. She was used to having her sister nearby and available to talk. They still text and speak often, which helps Pugh keep up with what is happening in her sister’s life.

Pugh put her view of the change this way:

being apart, getting your own experiences is also a good thing for us.

She described the time apart as a chance for each sister to find her own way, not as a break in their relationship. It is also the first time they have spent this long apart.

Positions and keeping up with games

Pugh has mostly played outside winger in college, with some time at forward. She also played a little midfield in club Soccer. Her sister entered college as a forward, played mainly in a defensive role during her first two years and now plays winger too.

When their schedules allow, the sisters follow each other’s performances. Pugh said her sister has watched some of her games on ESPN. Pugh often cannot watch her sister’s games live because her own team is busy, so she checks clips afterward, including clips of her sister scoring.

What does Breckynn Pugh say about Coast Carolina soccer?

Breckynn Pugh says she loves her Coast Carolina team and coaches and finds the soccer environment competitive. Although transferring meant arriving without many familiar faces, she already knew Chloe from her hometown. She said joining a team also gave her an immediate group of people as she adjusted to a new school.

Pugh credited the coaches with bringing many new players together and working to strengthen the program. In her view, they want the best for the players. Those relationships have been an important part of her positive first impression of the team.

She likes the school beyond Soccer as well. Compared with the school she came from, Pugh said Coast Carolina feels more like a college town. She praised the campus and said there is usually something to do when she wants to get involved. The transition still includes missing her sister, but Pugh described her experience at Coast Carolina as a good one so far.

Which cleats and drinks does Breckynn Pugh use?

Breckynn Pugh prefers Nike cleats, returning to the brand she wore growing up after two years wearing Adidas cleats at her former school. For hydration, she recently started using element electrolyte packets. She chooses the unflavored version rather than Gatorade or Powerade, whose flavors she does not like.

Returning to Nike cleats

Nike is the brand Pugh called her most reliable. She said she could not remember wearing a different cleat brand growing up, but her former school used Adidas, so she wore Adidas cleats for two years. She also mentioned Nike Mercuro and a sleeve she liked that is no longer available.

Unflavored electrolyte packets

Pugh said element packets work well for her because she sweats a lot and wants the sodium and electrolytes they provide. Instead of choosing a flavored sports drink, she usually mixes an unflavored packet with coconut water. Her preferences are practical ones: she likes the cleats she grew up wearing and a drink she finds easier to use.