KINGSTON, R.I. —Rhode Island women's soccer head coach Megan Jessee announced the signing of mid-year transfer Mie Carstensen. Carstensen, hailing from Veksoe, Denmark, spent her freshman season at Memphis."I'm excited for Mie to join the Rhody women's soccer family,"  Jessee said. "She will bring NCAA Tournament-level experience to our team after competing at Memphis. I believe she will bring a different dynamic to our midfield that will compliment our current midfielders and give us some needed depth in that position. I know she can make a big impact in our program." 

Carstensen had one shot as a member of the team in the 2022 season. That year, Memphis advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament, eventually falling to No. 9 Arkansas (3-2 PK). 

Prior to Memphis, Carstensen played in the highest league in Denmark. She won the Senior League Cup Final with FC Nordsjælland. While with Broendby IF, she won Zealand Champions U18 Cup Final. Carstensen won several regional championships and national cups and was part of the team that won the world's largest youth tournament, the Norway International Cup. Played in the top tier division in Denmark where she competed against top academies like Barcelona and Chelsea FC.