Newcastle United Women have signed Australian international Kaitlyn Torpey from Portland Thorns.
The defender, who has 21 caps for the Matildas, made 20 appearances with Portland and previously played for San Diego Wave, with whom she won the NWSL Challenge Cup.
She had set a record for the biggest transfer fee received by an A-League club when moving from Melbourne City to the Wave.
Torpey played 48 games for Melbourne, earning a spot in the PFA Team of the Season twice for her standout performances at full-back.
Torpey told newcastleunited.com: “It’s very surreal being here and getting it all sorted, but I’m very excited to get started.
“I’ve had a little break now, and I’m excited to get my boots back on and get out there for the club. It is a big second half of the season, so I’m excited to work. With Newcastle, you can tell they are growing quickly so it’s an exciting project.”
Manager, Tanya Oxtoby, said: “We’re delighted to be adding Kaitlyn to our squad, she is a proven international full-back and joins having spent the last few years in one of the best leagues in the world.
“She is fast, dynamic and loves to support in attack and defence, so we are all looking forward to working with her.”
