ORLANDO, Fla. – (July 5, 2016) – Orlando Pride defenders Steph Catley and Laura Alleway have been named to Australia’s 18-player roster that will head to Rio to compete in its first Olympics since 2004. It is the first Olympic call-up for both players, after the pair helped lead the Matildas to the AFC Olympic Qualifying Championship in March.
Catley, 22, earned her debut with Australia under the tutelage of current Pride head coach Tom Sermanni. After making her first appearance in 2012, Catley has totaled 49 international caps and has scored two goals for her country.