Kaitlyn Torpey

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Kaitlyn Torpey
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Torpey with the Portland Thorns in 2025
Personal information
Full name Kaitlyn Grace Torpey [1]
Date of birth (2000-03-17) 17 March 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) [2]
Position(s)
Team information
Current team
 Newcastle United
Number 18
Youth career
2013–2014 Olympic FC
2014–2017 Brisbane Roar
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2016–2021 Brisbane Roar 43 (1)
2021–2024 Melbourne City 48 (6)
2023 Preston Lions 8 (8)
2024 San Diego Wave 14 (0)
2025–2026 Portland Thorns 20 (0)
2026– Newcastle United 0 (0)
International career‡
2024– Australia 21 (2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15 January 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 15 January 2026

Kaitlyn Grace Torpey (born 17 March 2000) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a full back, wingback or winger for Women's Super League 2 club Newcastle United and the Australia national team. Torpey has previously played for American clubs Portland Thorns, San Diego Wave and Australian clubs Melbourne City, Brisbane Roar and Preston Lions.

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Early life

Born and raised in Brisbane, Queensland, [6] Torpey attended Cavendish Road State High School throughout her younger years. [7] She started playing soccer at the age of nine, having previously ventured into field hockey. [8] In 2013, Torpey started 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. [9] Torpey then joined QAS, where 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. [10]

Club career

Brisbane Roar

On 5 November 2016, Torpey played her first professional career game in a 2–1 win over Sydney FC. [11] In her five-year career at Brisbane, Torpey played primarily as a right-back and appeared in 43 matches. [12]

Melbourne City

In September 2021, Torpey signed with Melbourne City prior to the upcoming league campaign. [12] [13] She scored her first goal for City on 9 December 2022, a long-range strike in a 5–1 victory over Newcastle Jets. [14] [15] In her first season with the club, Torpey played in every match and made her 50th A-League appearance. She also re-signed with Melbourne City during the offseason, committing to the club for another two years. [16] At the time of her departure from the club, Torpey had amassed a total of 48 appearances and 6 goals. [17] She had only missed match with City over three consecutive seasons. [18]

Torpey joined NPL Victoria side Preston Lions FC during the 2023 A-League offseason. [19] She scored 9 goals in 9 games for the Lions before returning to Melbourne City. [20]

San Diego Wave

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; [17] transfer fees in women's soccer 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. [21]

Torpey made her debut for the Wave as a substitute on 15 March 2024 in an NWSL Challenge Cup victory against NJ/NY Gotham FC. A lone goal from Alex Morgan lifted the Wave over their opponents in the one-game competition, giving Torpey an opportunity to immediately celebrate a title with her new club. [22] [23] She earned her first NWSL start on 3 May 2024, in a 2–1 defeat to Seattle Reign FC. [24] [25] Torpey missed several months of 2024 club play due to international duty and a lower leg injury, but returned to NWSL action in late September. [26] She scored her first goal with the Wave on 1 October 2024 in a CONCACAF W Champions Cup victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC Girls Elite. [27] [28]

Portland Thorns

On 5 March 2025, Portland Thorns FC acquired Torpey in exchange for either $10,000 in intra-league transfer funds or $15,000 in allocation money, pending conditions met. [29] Torpey made her debut on 15 March 2025 in the Thorns 1–3 loss to the Kansas City Current. [30] In December 2025, the club announced that following the end of her contract, Torpey became a free agent. [31]

Newcastle United

During the 2025–26 season, Torpey signed for Women's Super League 2 (WSL2) side Newcastle United, joining Australian manager Tanya Oxtoby at the club. [32]

International career

In October 2017, Torpey was called up for the Young Matildas squad for the 2017 AFC U19 Championship in China. [33] [34]

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. [35] 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. [36] Torpey earned her first international start in the next match of the two-game series, scoring in the 22nd minute as the Matildas comfortably won 10–0. [37]

On 4 June 2024, Torpey was named in the Matildas team which qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics, her debut Olympics selection. [38] Leading up to the tournament, Torpey struggled with a lower leg injury that caused her to miss a pre-Olympics friendly against Canada. [39] Nevertheless, she was able to play in all three of the Matildas' Olympic matches, coming on as a substitute in the team's first two games versus Germany and Zambia and starting the final group stage match against the United States. [40] [41] [42]

Personal life

Torpey enjoys videography and photography in her time spare time. She has worked with the Professional Footballers Association and her various clubs to produce interviews with her teammates. [43] [20]

Torpey has coeliac disease, and therefore is gluten-free. [44]

Career statistics

Club

As of 30 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCup [a] Playoffs [b] Continental [c] OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Brisbane Roar FC 2016–17 W-League 100————100
2017–18 100—10——110
2018–19 70—10——80
2019–20 30————30
2020–21 101—10——111
Total401—30——431
Melbourne City FC 2021–22 A-League 143—20——163
2022–23 182—10——192
2023–24 131—00——131
Total456—30——486
Preston Lions FC 2023 National Premier League 88————88
San Diego Wave FC 2024 NWSL 14010—210 [d] 0171
Career total117151060210011616

International

As of match played 28 October 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Australia 2024101
202551
Total152
Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Torpey goal.
List of international goals scored by Kaitlyn Torpey
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.28 February 2024 Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, AustraliaFlag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan 5–010–0 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
2.30 May 2025Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 2–02–0 Friendly

Honours

San Diego Wave

References

  1. ↑ "Women's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024" (PDF). p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  2. ↑ "Kaitlyn Torpey - Portland Thorns". thorns.com. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
  3. ↑ Harrington, Anna (10 July 2024). "Matildas Catley and Torpey out of pre-Olympics friendly". The Women's Game. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Heddo, Taryn. "Torpey: CommBank Matildas call-up "dream come true"". CommBank Matildas. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  6. ↑ "Kaitlyn Torpey - Portland Thorns Profile" . Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  7. ↑ "Past Cavendish Road State High School students inspiring next generation of soccer stars". 10 December 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  8. ↑ "#FFW Player Profile: Kaitlyn Torpey". 14 March 2017.
  9. ↑ Includes the NWSL Fall Series
  10. ↑ Queensland, Football (14 March 2017). "#FFW Player Profile: Kaitlyn Torpey". Football Queensland. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  11. ↑ Mohammed, Faizal (3 November 2016). "Match Details Article - Round 1 - Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC". W-League. Archived from the original on 15 July 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  12. 1 2 "City sign defender Kaitlyn Torpey". Melbourne City . 9 September 2021.
  13. ↑ SUBIJANO, ERIC (28 November 2021). "2021-22 Season Preview – Melbourne City". Beyond 90. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  14. ↑ "Melbourne City shoot down fearless Jets". 10 December 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  15. ↑ Staff Writers. "Melbourne City vs Newcastle Jets, Ninja A-League Women, 10th December 2022". Melbourne City. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  16. ↑ jackkovacic (15 September 2022). "TWO MORE FOR TORPEY: Defender signs contract extension". Melbourne City. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  17. 1 2 "Kaitlyn Torpey joins San Diego in Australian record transfer". Melbourne City. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  18. ↑ "TORPEY: It's been the best three seasons of my career". Melbourne City. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  19. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  20. 1 2 "Kaitlyn Torpey, the "intriguing" player who broke a transfer record". 7 February 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  21. ↑ Snape, Jack (6 February 2024). "Record Australian transfer fee for Kaitlyn Torpey reflects spending boom in women's football". The Guardian.
  22. ↑ "'Doesn't feel real!' - Inside Kaitlyn Torpey's 'whirlwind' 2024 as the Matildas newbie prepares to face San Diego Wave team-mates Alex Morgan & Jaedyn Shaw at the Olympics | Goal.com US". www.goal.com. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  23. ↑ Emerick, Tyler (16 March 2024). "San Diego Wave FC Defeat 1-0 NJ/NY Gotham FC in 2024 UKG NWSL Challenge Cup". San Diego Wave Fútbol Club. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  24. ↑ Stone, Chris (4 May 2024). "Penalty Cards Aplenty as Injury Plagued SD Wave Falls to Rival Seattle Reign 2-1". Times of San Diego. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  25. ↑ Emerick, Tyler (4 May 2024). "San Diego Wave FC Falls 2-1 to Seattle Reign at Lumen Field". San Diego Wave Fútbol Club. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  26. ↑ "Optus Sport". sport.optus.com.au. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  27. ↑ "Wave beat Vancouver, improve to 3-0 in Concacaf W Champions Cup play". San Diego Union-Tribune. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  28. ↑ "Matildas Abroad: Torpey scores; pointy end of the season in NWSL, Damallsvenskan | Matildas". www.matildas.com.au. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  29. ↑ "Thorns Acquire Australian Defender Kaitlyn Torpey - Portland Thorns". www.thorns.com. 5 March 2025. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  30. ↑ "MATCH RECAP Thorns fall to KC Current 3-1 in NWSL Season Opener". www.thorns.com. 15 March 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  31. ↑ "Portland Thorns Announce End-of-Season Roster Updates". Portland Thorns FC. 1 December 2025. Four players are out of contract for 2026 and will now enter free agency: defender Kaitlyn Torpey...
  32. ↑ "Newcastle United Women sign Kaitlyn Torpey". Newcastle United. 16 January 2026.
  33. ↑ "Westfield Young Matildas aiming for continental glory". Westfield Matildas. 10 October 2017.
  34. ↑ "YOUNG MATILDAS SQUAD ANNOUNCED AHEAD OF AFF CHAMPIONSHIP". The Women's Game. 20 June 2018.
  35. ↑ "CommBank Matildas Squad Update". Matildas. Football Australia. 15 February 2024.
  36. ↑ "CommBank Matildas record 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in #Paris2024 play-off first leg". Matildas. Football Australia. 25 February 2024.
  37. ↑ "WATCH: CommBank Matildas book ticket to Paris with 10-0 victory over Uzbekistan". Matildas. Football Australia. 28 February 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  38. ↑ "History making Matildas team selected for Paris Olympics". Matildas . Football Australia. 4 June 2024.
  39. ↑ "Matildas Catley and Torpey out of pre-Olympics friendly". The Women's Game. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  40. ↑ "Matildas fall 3-0 to Germany in Olympic opener". ABC News. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  41. ↑ "Defence optional as Matildas pip Zambia in Olympic classic". ESPN.com. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  42. ↑ "Matildas crash out of Olympics after 2-1 loss to USA in final group game". ABC News. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  43. ↑ "Kaitlyn Torpey". Australian Olympic Committee. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  44. ↑ https://youtube.com/watch?v=lh1gY4VKeCc
  45. ↑ "San Diego Wave FC Defeat 1-0 NJ/NY Gotham FC in 2024 UKG NWSL Challenge Cup". 16 March 2024.
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