| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kaitlyn Grace Torpey | ||
| Date of birth | 17 March 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Australia | ||
| Position(s) | Full-back[1][2][3] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | San Diego Wave | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2014 | Olympic FC | ||
| 2014–2017 | Brisbane Roar | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2021 | Brisbane Roar | 43 | (1) |
| 2021–2024 | Melbourne City | 48 | (6) |
| 2023 | Preston Lions | 8 | (8) |
| 2024– | San Diego Wave | 2 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2024– | Australia | 2 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 February 2023 | |||
Kaitlyn Torpey (born 17 March 2000) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a defender for San Diego Wave.
Early life[edit]
Torpey started playing football at the age of nine. She was previously a hockey player before she switched sports.[4]
Youth career[edit]
Olympic FC[edit]
In 2013, Torpey started her youth career playing for the U-13's Olympic FC Girls. She scored 27 goals in 21 matches in the 2013 season and finished 1st on the ladder.[5]
Brisbane Roar QAS[edit]
Over her career with QAS, she played 38 matches and scored 13 goals when playing for the U13s and U14s.[citation needed]
In 2016, she was named in the All-Star Team in her third NTC Challenge competition.[citation needed]
Club career[edit]
Brisbane Roar[edit]
On 5 November 2016, Torpey played her first professional career game in a 2–1 win over Sydney FC.[6]
Melbourne City[edit]
In September 2021, Torpey joined Melbourne City.[7]
San Diego Wave[edit]
On 6 February 2024, it was announced that Torpey had joined San Diego Wave FC on a two year contract. Torpey's move to the NWSL set a new record for the sale of an A-League Women player to a different league;[8] transfer fees in women's football were previously rarely paid in (and out of) Australia, with Torpey's fee considered a new benchmark for the league in the global market. Torpey's fee, of around A$75,000 – representing 10% of the value of the women's transfer record set with the sale of Keira Walsh – was reportedly double the previous Australian outgoing record.[9]
International career[edit]
In October 2017, Kaitlyn Torpey was called up for the Young Matildas squad for the 2017 AFC U19 Championship in China.[10][11]
In February 2024, Torpey received her first senior call up to the Australian national team for the 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament third round against Uzbekistan.[12] She made her debut in a 3-0 win on 24 February, playing on the left wing in place of Caitlin Foord for the first 45 minutes of the game.[13]
Career statistics[edit]
International Goals[edit]
- As of match played 28 February 2024
- Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Torpey goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 February 2024 | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia |  Uzbekistan
|
5–0 | 10–0 | 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament |
Honours[edit]
San Diego Wave
References[edit]
- ^ Harrington, Anna. "MATILDAS DEBUT LEAVES KAITLYN TORPEY WANTING MORE". The Women's Game. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Snape, Jack (6 February 2024). "Record Australian transfer fee for Kaitlyn Torpey reflects spending boom in women's football". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Kaitlyn Torpey". Melbourne City FC. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "#FFW Player Profile: Kaitlyn Torpey". 14 March 2017.
- ^ "#FFW PLAYER PROFILE: KAITLYN TORPEY". Football Queensland. 15 March 2017.
- ^ Mohammed, Faizal (3 November 2016). "Match Details Article - Round 1 - Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC". W-League.
- ^ "City sign defender Kaitlyn Torpey". Melbourne City. 9 September 2021.
- ^ "Kaitlyn Torpey joins San Diego in Australian record transfer". Melbourne City. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Snape, Jack (6 February 2024). "Record Australian transfer fee for Kaitlyn Torpey reflects spending boom in women's football". The Guardian.
- ^ "Westfield Young Matildas aiming for continental glory". Westfield Matildas. 10 October 2017.
- ^ "YOUNG MATILDAS SQUAD ANNOUNCED AHEAD OF AFF CHAMPIONSHIP". The Women's Game. 20 June 2018.
- ^ "CommBank Matildas Squad Update". Matildas. Football Australia. 15 February 2024.
- ^ "CommBank Matildas record 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in #Paris2024 play-off first leg". Matildas. Football Australia. 25 February 2024.
- ^ "San Diego Wave FC Defeat 1-0 NJ/NY Gotham FC in 2024 UKG NWSL Challenge Cup". 16 March 2024.
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