Katrina Gorry


Katrina-Lee Gorry is an Australian soccer player currently playing for Avaldsnes IL in the Toppserien. She was the 2014 AFC Women's Player of the Year.

Club career

Gorry played youth football for Mount Gravatt.

Brisbane Roar, 2012–2020

Gorry joined the Brisbane Roar ahead of the 2012–13 W-League Season. In October 2017, Gorry become the first member of the Roar to sign a multi-year contract, as she signed a two year deal to remain in Brisbane.

FC Kansas City, 2014

In March 2014, it was announced the Gorry was joining FC Kansas City in the NWSL. She made 10 appearances for the team as they won the 2014 NWSL Championship.

Vegalta Sendai, 2017

In 2017, Gorry spent a season with Vegalta Sendai in Japan.

Utah Royals FC, 2018

On 14 February 2018, she joined the Utah Royals FC, marking her return to the NWSL. She made 16 appearances for Utah in 2018. After the season, Utah declined her contract option and she was waived by the club.

Avaldsnes IL, 2020–present

On 29 January 2020, Gorry signed with Avaldsnes IL in the Toppserien for the 2020 season. Gorry played her first game for Avaldsnes on 18 July 2020, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1-0 win over Arna-Bjørnar. Her first appearance for the side, earnt herself a spot in the Toppserien team of the week.

International career

Gorry made her debut for Australia on 11 July 2012 as a substitute against Japan. Gorry won AFC Women's Player of the Year and FFA Women's Player of the Year in 2014.
In May 2015, Gorry was named to the Australia's 23-player roster for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. She appeared in four out of Australia's five matches. The Matildas finished second in their group and advanced to the knockout stage. They defeated Brazil in the Round of 16 but lost to Japan in the quarter-finals.
Gorry attended her first Olympic Games in 2016. She appeared in all four matches for Australia at Rio 2016. Their quarter-final match against Brazil was tied 0–0 after extra time and went to penalties. Gorry was the fourth person to take a PK for Australia, she did not convert her penalty and Brazil went on to win the match 7–6 on penalties.
Gorry was part of the Matildas squad that won the 2017 Tournament of Nations and defeated the United States for the first time ever.
At the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup Gorry appeared in four matches. Australia advanced to the Championship Game but lost to Japan 1–0 in the final. Australia qualified for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Career statistics

International goals


Goal		DateLocationOpponentScoreResultCompetition
129 June 2013TATA Steel Stadion, Velsen, Netherlands1–11–3Friendly
26 July 2013Stade Jean-Bouin, Angers, France2–02–0Friendly
324 November 2013WIN Stadium, Wollongong, Australia1–02–0Friendly
45 March 2014GSZ Stadium, Larnaca, Cyprus1–22–22014 Cyprus Cup
512 March 2014Paralimni Stadium, Paralimni, Cyprus4–05–22014 Cyprus Cup
616 May 2014Thống Nhất Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam3–03–12014 AFC Women's Asian Cup
718 May 2014Thống Nhất Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam2–02–02014 AFC Women's Asian Cup
822 May 2014Thống Nhất Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam1–02–12014 AFC Women's Asian Cup
911 March 2015Paralimni Stadium, Paralimni, Cyprus1–16–22015 Cyprus Cup
107 April 2015Stadion Villach Lind, Villach, Austria1–21–2Friendly
1121 May 2015Jubilee Oval, Sydney, Australia1–011–0Friendly
1229 February 2016Kincho Stadium, Osaka, Japan3–13–12016 Olympics Qualifying Tournament
137 March 2016Nagai Stadium, Osaka, Japan2–12–12016 Olympics Qualifying Tournament
144 August 2017StubHub Center, Carson, United States4–16–12017 Tournament of Nations
157 February 2020Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney, Australia7–07–02020 Olympics Qualifying Tournament

Honors

International

;Brisbane Roar
;FC Kansas City
Katrina is in a relationship with Australian CrossFit competitor Nanda Stolz.