History: Lisa Casagrande, Matildas Cap 79

Lisa Casagrande was 14 years old when she debuted for the Matildas against Japan. The midfielder earned 64 caps, played in two World Cups (1995 & 1999) and at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, before retiring at the age of 22.

Casagrande also attended the famous University of Portland from 1999 to 2001. She was inducted into the Football Australia Hall of Fame in 2015.

 

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