Morgan Aquino

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Morgan Aquino
Personal information
Full name Morgan Elizabeth Aquino
Date of birth (2001-08-04) 4 August 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth Perth, Australia
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Power FC
Number 1
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2016–2020 Perth Glory 3 (0)
2020–2021 Brisbane Roar 4 (0)
2021–2024 Perth Glory 38 (0)
2024– Power FC 0 (0)
International career
2017 Australia U16
2019 Australia U19
2024 Australia U23
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 March 2024 (UTC)

Morgan Aquino is an Australian soccer player who currently plays as goalkeeper for Power FC in the USL Super League in the United States.

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Early life

Aquino started playing football alternating between goalkeeper and striker. She was scouted by then Western Australia state coach Elisa D'Ovideo, who selected her for the under-13 state team. [1]

Club career

Aquino started her professional career at her hometown club of Perth Glory, but did not make an appearance until January 2020, coming on as a half time substitute against Western Sydney Wanderers. [2] She made three appearances before signing for Brisbane Roar for the 2020–21 season. [3]

Aquino returned to Perth Glory the following season having made four appearances for the Roar, on a long-term deal. [4] From then on, she started making more regular appearances for the club, sharing goalkeeping duties with her fellow goalkeepers Courtney Newbon and Sarah Langman. [5]

Having established herself as Perth's first choice goalkeeper, Aquino went on to have a breakout season during the 2023–24 campaign. She played in every game and made a record 126 saves with a save percentage of 81.1%, which was the most of any goalkeeper in the league. [6] Her efforts this season earned her a place in both the PFA and A-League Women's teams of the season.

Following a stellar season on the pitch for Perth, the club announced that Aquino would leave to pursue an opportuinity in the United States in July 2024. [7]

On 9 July 2024, USL club DC Power FC revealed Aquino as part of their inaugural playing roster for the 2024–25 season. [8]

International career

Aquino has been called up to the Junior and Young Matildas squads, [9] [1] and featured at the 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship. [10]

On 15 May 2024, Aquino was called up to the U-23 Matildas squad for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Sweden. [11]

Honours

Club

Perth Glory

Individual

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References

  1. 1 2 Bennett, Neil (14 January 2020). "Morgan Aquino: The loneliness of the reserve goalkeeper". Beyond 90. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  2. ↑ "WLeague Stats". aleaguestats.com. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  3. ↑ Staff, KEEPUP (6 November 2020). "Young Matildas duo McKenna & Aquino sign on". Brisbane Roar. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  4. ↑ Staff, KEEPUP (20 May 2021). "Rising star Aquino returns to hometown club". Perth Glory. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  5. ↑ "Aquino on confidence, form, and the need to "get out there and enjoy it"". 6 March 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  6. 1 2 D'Urbano, Nicholas (2 May 2024). "PFA reveals player-voted 2023-24 A-League Women's Team of the Season". The PFA. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  7. ↑ Aquino, Morgan (9 July 2024). "ALW 'keeper Aquino departs club to complete United States move". Perth Glory. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  8. ↑ "DC Power Football Club Announce Roster Ahead of Inaugural 2024/25 Season". DC Power Football Club. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  9. ↑ "Made in the Westfield W-League: Up-and-coming Westfield Junior & Young Matildas to watch this season | Matildas". www.matildas.com.au. 27 December 2020. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  10. ↑ "Leah Blayney finalises Westfield Young Matildas squad for 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship | Matildas". www.matildas.com.au. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  11. ↑ "Andreatta confirms U-23 Women's National Team Four Nations Tournament squad | Football Australia". www.footballaustralia.com.au. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  12. ↑ "Every Liberty A-League award winner: Julie Dolan Medalist, Fan Player of the Year & more". A-Leagues. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2024.


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