Matildas defender Kaitlyn Torpey has become a critical player for Australia at the Women's Asian Cup after going from benchwarmer to starter in just one week, crediting a "goldfish mentality" from Ted Lasso—focusing on the present moment rather than past mistakes—for her mental resilience. The versatile 26-year-old defender, who debuted for the team in 2024, earned her spot through strong performances in the quarter-final and semifinal and will play a key role in the final against Japan in Sydney.
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Matildas defender Kaitlyn Torpey has become a critical player for Australia at the Women's Asian Cup after going from benchwarmer to starter in just one week, crediting a "goldfish mentality" from Ted Lasso—focusing on the present moment rather than past mistakes—for her mental resilience. The versatile 26-year-old defender, who debuted for the team in 2024, earned her spot through strong performances in the quarter-final and semifinal and will play a key role in the final against Japan in Sydney.