Known as a "super-sub" for the energy she brought off the bench, she had a standout moment in a match against top-ranked and defending NCAA champions, UCLA, contributing to BYU's 3–1 upset victory by scoring the team's second goal.
[4] Pace played a key role in helping the Cougars reach the final of the 2021 NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Tournament, where they finished as runners-up.
Her introduction coincided with a dramatic comeback, as BYU scored four goals in the final 29 minutes to secure a 4–3 victory and advance to the College Cup for the second time in program history.
[6][7][8] Indy Eleven went undefeated in the regular season but lost to Minnesota Aurora FC in the league's playoffs in July 2023.
After going undrafted in the 2024 NWSL Draft, McCarthy signed with Hungarian side ETO FC Győr in February 2024 for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.
[14] On June 18, 2024, Pace joined Dallas Trinity FC in preparation for the inaugural USL Super League season.