History: Sacha Wainwright, Matildas Cap 76

Wainwright was the fifth Matilda (out of 13) to debut in 1994. She played 81 matches for the Matildas (65 A internationals), including appearances at two World Cups (1995, 2003) and two Olympics (2000, 2004).

She was also the vice-captain of the Matildas between 2002 and 2004, and wore the armband for Canberra Eclipse in the Women’s National Soccer League.

Wainwright was inducted into the ACT Sport Hall of Fame and the Capital Football Hall of Fame in 2010. An induction into the Football Federation Australia Hall of Fame followed in 2016.

Sacha now works as a General Counsel.

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