Steph Catley

Born and raised in Melbourne by her parents Lesley and Stephen, Catley joined her first soccer team at age six. She was the only girl in the East Bentleigh FC squad, the same team her older brother Daniel had played on,{{cite web |title=From A Land Down Under: Thorns FC's Stephanie Catley making new home in Rose City |url=https://www.timbers.com/news/land-down-under-thorns-fcs-stephanie-catley-making-new-home-rose-city |publisher=Timbers FC |access-date=25 November 2020 |date=16 July 2014 |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813182218/https://www.timbers.com/post/2014/07/16/land-down-under-thorns-fcs-stephanie-catley-making-new-home-rose-city |url-status=live }} and described herself as a tomboy growing up.{{Cite web |url=https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/steph-catley-i-never-wanted-leadership-to-change-who-i-am-as-a-person-20240219-p5f600.html |title=Steph Catley: 'I never wanted leadership to change who I am as a person' |date=2 March 2024 |access-date=29 November 2024 |archive-date=30 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240530161937/https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/steph-catley-i-never-wanted-leadership-to-change-who-i-am-as-a-person-20240219-p5f600.html |url-status=live }} She noted, "I fell in love with the game and with the idea of making myself the best footballer that I could be. I trained by myself, with my brother and with the other boys in the team until I made my first representative team."{{cite web |title=Athlete spotlight: Matildas star Steph Catley |date=13 June 2008 |url=https://www.swinburneonline.edu.au/blog/athlete-spotlight-matildas-star-stephanie-catley |publisher=Swinburne Online |access-date=25 November 2020 |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813182242/https://www.swinburneonline.edu.au/blog/athlete-spotlight-matildas-star-stephanie-catley |url-status=live }} At age 13, she started playing for Sandringham, one of the largest soccer clubs in Victoria. When she was 15, Catley made her first state team and was chosen for the under-17 national team.

File:Stephanie Catley of Melbourne Victory Women.jpg

A talented youngster who played for the South East Cougars in Football Federation Victoria's Victorian Champions League program, Catley made her senior debut with Melbourne Victory at a young age, playing against Perth Glory at only fifteen years of age in October 2009. Originally used as a midfielder, Catley was a key figure at her club and scored her first goal in her second season three days before her birthday in January 2011, again against Perth Glory. Following a switch to defence for the 2011/12 season, Catley had her most impressive season to date and was named Female Footballer of the Year.{{cite news|last1=TWG Staff|title=Shipard, Catley recognised|url=http://thewomensgame.com/2012/11/shipard-catley-recognised/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150916130116/http://thewomensgame.com/2012/11/shipard-catley-recognised/|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 September 2015|access-date=12 July 2015|work=The Women's Game|date=22 November 2012}} She later became captain of the Victory, making 51 appearances, scoring 7 goals in her first 5 years playing for the club.

Catley signed with Portland Thorns in the United States' National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) for the 2014 season.{{cite web|url=http://thewomensgame.com/2014/02/stephanie-catley-heading-to-the-portland-thorns/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140304171452/http://thewomensgame.com/2014/02/stephanie-catley-heading-to-the-portland-thorns/|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 March 2014|title=Stephanie Catley heading to the Portland Thorns|work=The Women's Game|date=17 February 2014}} Catley made 14 starts in 15 matches as a defender during the 2014 season. Portland finished in third place with a {{win-loss record|w=10|d=6|l=8}} record.{{cite web |title=2014 National Women's Soccer League |url=https://us.soccerway.com/national/united-states/national-womens-soccer-league/2014/regular-season/r24047/ |publisher=Soccerway |access-date=23 November 2020 |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813191600/https://us.soccerway.com/national/united-states/national-womens-soccer-league/2014/regular-season/r24047/ |url-status=live }} The third-place finish earned the team a berth to the semi-finals where the Thorns were defeated 2–0 by eventual champions FC Kansas City.{{cite news |title=How FC Kansas City Shut Down Portland Thorns FC In NWSL Semifinals |url=https://www.espn.com/espnw/news-commentary/story/_/id/11398470/how-fc-kansas-city-shut-portland-thorns-fc-nwsl-semifinals |access-date=23 November 2020 |work=ESPN |date=23 August 2014 |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813185951/https://www.espn.com/espnw/news-commentary/story/_/id/11398470/how-fc-kansas-city-shut-portland-thorns-fc-nwsl-semifinals |url-status=live }} Catley was named to the league's Second XI team at the end of the season for her five assists.{{cite web |title=NWSL ANNOUNCES 2014 BEST XI |url=http://www.nwslsoccer.com/News/833112.html |publisher=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=23 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123201444/http://www.nwslsoccer.com/News/833112.html|archive-date=23 January 2015}}

During the 2015 season, Catley played in three games for the Thorns as much of her time was usurped by the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.{{cite web |title=Thorns FC's Steph Catley named to Australia Women's National Team roster for 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup |url=https://www.timbers.com/news/thorns-fcs-steph-catley-named-australia-womens-national-team-roster-2015-fifa-wo |publisher=Portland Timbers |access-date=23 November 2020 |date=11 May 2015 |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813182241/https://www.timbers.com/post/2015/05/12/thorns-fcs-steph-catley-named-australia-womens-national-team-roster-2015-fifa-womens |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Thorns 2015 Women's World Cup Inbox with Steph Catley |url=https://www.timbers.com/post/2015/07/09/thorns-2015-womens-world-cup-inbox-steph-catley |publisher=Portland Timbers |access-date=23 November 2020 |date=9 July 2015 |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813182241/https://www.timbers.com/post/2015/07/09/thorns-2015-womens-world-cup-inbox-steph-catley |url-status=dead }} Portland finished in sixth place with a {{win-loss record|w=6|d=5|l=9}} record.

During the NWSL offseason, Catley signed a loan agreement to return to her original club, the Melbourne Victory, for the 2014 W-League season. She was captain and a starting defender in all 13 games she played helping Victory finish in second place during the regular season with a {{win-loss record|w=6|d=2|l=4}} record.{{cite web |title=2014–15 W-League |url=https://us.soccerway.com/national/australia/w-league/20142015/regular-season/r27203/ |publisher=Soccerway |access-date=23 November 2020 |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813182316/https://us.soccerway.com/national/australia/w-league/20142015/regular-season/r27203/ |url-status=live }} Catley scored a goal against Canberra on 28 September lifting Melbourne Victory to a 4–2 win.{{cite news |title=Melbourne Victory take down Canberra United in W-League clash |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/melbourne-victory-take-down-canberra-united-42-in-wleague-clash-20140928-10n6bk.html |access-date=23 November 2020 |work=Sydney Morning Herald |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813182007/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/melbourne-victory-take-down-canberra-united-42-in-wleague-clash-20140928-10n6bk.html |url-status=live }} She scored her second goal of the season during a 3–0 win over Western Sydney Wanderers on 9 November.{{cite web |title=Westfield W-League 2014/15 Round 9 Review |url=https://www.w-league.com.au/news/westfield-w-league-201415-round-9-review |publisher=W-League |access-date=23 November 2020 |date=9 November 2014 |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813182241/https://www.w-league.com.au/news/westfield-w-league-201415-round-9-review |url-status=dead }} After advancing to the semifinals, Melbourne Victory was defeated by eventual champions, Canberra United, in a penalty kick shootout.{{cite news |title=Canberra United through to W-League grand final after penalty win over Melbourne Victory |url=https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-13/canberra-united-defeat-melbourne-victory-on-penalties/5965676 |access-date=23 November 2020 |work=ABC |date=13 December 2014 |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813204656/https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-13/canberra-united-defeat-melbourne-victory-on-penalties/5965676 |url-status=live }}

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On 17 September 2015, newly created Melbourne City announced they had signed Catley on a loan agreement for the 2015–16 W-League season. Catley was a starting defender in all 13 matches she played. Melbourne City finished in first place during their inaugural season with an undefeated {{win-loss record|w=12|d=0|l=0}} record.{{cite news |title=Melbourne City's 'invincibles' march on to W-League finals |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/melbourne-city-s-invincibles-march-on-to-w-league-finals-20200301-p545to.html |access-date=23 November 2020 |work=Sydney Morning Herald |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813204848/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/melbourne-city-s-invincibles-march-on-to-w-league-finals-20200301-p545to.html |url-status=live }} During the semifinal match on 25 January 2016, Catley scored the fourth penalty for Melbourne City in a penalty shootout win against the Brisbane Roar earning a berth to the 2016 W-League Grand Final.{{cite web |last1=Ellicott |first1=Sean |title=City book berth in W-League decider |url=https://www.w-league.com.au/news/city-book-berth-w-league-decider-0 |publisher=W-League |access-date=4 December 2017 |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813195700/https://www.w-league.com.au/news/city-book-berth-w-league-decider-0 |url-status=dead }} Melbourne City won the Grand Final 4–1 against Sydney FC.{{cite news |last1=Gorman |first1=Joe |title=Dominant Melbourne City crowned W-League champions in debut season |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jan/31/dominant-melbourne-city-crowned-w-league-champions-in-debut-season |access-date=23 November 2020 |work=The Guardian |date=31 January 2016 |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813190209/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jan/31/dominant-melbourne-city-crowned-w-league-champions-in-debut-season |url-status=live }}

On 10 December 2015, Portland Thorns announced they had traded Catley to expansion team Orlando Pride in exchange for goalkeeper Adrianna Franch and a 3rd round pick (#21) in the 2016 NWSL College Draft, which was used to select Arizona State Sun Devils defender McKenzie Berryhill.{{cite web|url=http://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2015/12/10/orlando-pride-acquires-australian-women%E2%80%99s-national-team-defender-stephanie-elise|title=Orlando Pride Acquires Australian Women's National Team Defender Stephanie-Elise Catley|publisher=Orlando City SC|date=10 December 2015|access-date=8 March 2016|archive-date=9 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309031242/http://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2015/12/10/orlando-pride-acquires-australian-women%E2%80%99s-national-team-defender-stephanie-elise|url-status=dead}} Catley scored Orlando's first-ever goal in the NWSL on 21 April 2016, which was subsequently voted by fans as the NWSL Goal of the Week.{{cite web|first=Allison|last=Cary|date=21 April 2016|url=http://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2016/04/21/steph-catley-s-historic-goal-portland|title=Steph Catley's Historic Goal in Portland|publisher=Orlando City SC|access-date=17 September 2017|archive-date=17 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917213503/https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2016/04/21/steph-catley-s-historic-goal-portland|url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Congrats to @ORLPride 's @stephcatley on her goal being selected by the fans as the #NWSL Goal of the Week – Week 1! |url=https://twitter.com/NWSL/status/723539611465736192 |publisher=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=23 November 2020 |archive-date=8 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108143417/https://twitter.com/NWSL/status/723539611465736192 |url-status=live }} She was a starting defender in all eleven games that she played. The Pride finished their inaugural season in ninth place with a {{win-loss record|w=6|d=1|l=13}} record.{{cite web |title=2016 NWSL |url=https://us.soccerway.com/national/united-states/national-womens-soccer-league/2016/regular-season/r34741/ |publisher=Soccerway |access-date=23 November 2020 |archive-date=4 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004154812/https://us.soccerway.com/national/united-states/national-womens-soccer-league/2016/regular-season/r34741/ |url-status=live }}

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Catley returned to the Pride for the 2017 season. She was a starting defender in all 24 games recording 2,120 minutes on the pitch. During a match against Houston Dash, Catley's last-minute goal-line clearance was voted NWSL Save of the Week for Week 10.{{cite web |title=Save of the Week: Steph Catley |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/videos/MM19393355 |publisher=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=25 November 2020}} Orlando climbed the league ladder to a third-place finish during the regular season earning a berth to their first NWSL Playoffs. Orlando was defeated by the Portland Thorns 4–1 in the semi-final.{{cite news |title=Portland Thorns advance to NWSL Championship with 4–1 win over Orlando Pride |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2017/10/portland_thorns_advance_to_nws.html |access-date=23 November 2020 |work=The Oregonian |date=9 January 2019 |archive-date=2 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502000824/https://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2017/10/portland_thorns_advance_to_nws.html |url-status=live }} Catley was named to the NWSL Second XI team and nominated for Defender of the Year after the season.{{cite web |title=Catley And Morgan Named to 2017 NWSL Second XI Honors |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2017/10/12/catley-and-morgan-named-2017-nwsl-second-xi-honors |publisher=Orlando City SC |access-date=23 November 2020 |date=12 October 2017 |archive-date=27 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027100907/https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2017/10/12/catley-and-morgan-named-2017-nwsl-second-xi-honors |url-status=live }}{{cite news|url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2016/10/05/lauren-barnes-nwsl-defender-year-seattle-reign-fc-sauerbrunn/|title=Barnes ends Sauerbrunn's run as top NWSL defender|date=2016-10-05|website=The Equalizer|access-date=2024-06-26}}

Catley signed two other loan agreements with Melbourne City for the 2016–17 W-League and 2017–18 W-League seasons. Upon returning to Australia, Catley was named captain of the reigning league champions, Melbourne City.{{cite web|first=Andrew|last=Dimopoulos|date=11 October 2016|url=http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/catley-ready-to-embrace-city-leadership/1ujcj155ahtkv14ruk7izg4fty|title=Catley ready to embrace City leadership|publisher=Melbourne City FC|access-date=17 September 2017|archive-date=17 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917125240/http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/catley-ready-to-embrace-city-leadership/1ujcj155ahtkv14ruk7izg4fty|url-status=dead}} City went on to be Grand Final Champions in both these campaigns. During the 2016–17 season, Catley captained the team as the starting left-back defender in all 14 games of the regular season. She scored a goal in the 74th minute of a 3–0 win over Melbourne Victory on 27 November 2016.{{cite news |title=City claim late win over Victory in W-League Melbourne derby |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/nov/27/city-claim-late-win-over-victory-in-w-league-melbourne-derby |access-date=24 November 2020 |work=The Guardian |agency=Australian Associated Press |date=27 November 2016}} Melbourne City finished in fourth place during the regular season with a {{win-loss record|w=6|d=2|l=4}} record and earned a berth to the Final Stages.{{cite web |title=2016–17 W-League |url=https://us.soccerway.com/national/australia/w-league/20162017/regular-season/r38278/ |publisher=Soccerway |access-date=24 November 2020 |archive-date=11 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211163711/https://us.soccerway.com/national/australia/w-league/20162017/regular-season/r38278/ |url-status=live }} After defeating Canberra United 1–0 in extra time during the semi-final with Catley playing every minute, Melbourne City advanced to the 2017 W-League Grand Final where they faced Perth Glory and won the Championship 2–0 for the second consecutive time — a first for any club in the league.{{cite news |title=W-League: Melbourne City beat Perth Glory to win second title |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/feb/12/w-league-melbourne-city-beat-perth-glory-to-win-secon-title |access-date=24 November 2020 |work=The Guardian}} Catley was named to the 2016/17 W-League Team of the Season by Professional Footballers Australia (PFA).{{cite web |title=PFA Jetts W-League Team of the Season Unveiled |url=http://pfa.net.au/news/pfa-jetts-w-league-team-of-the-season-unveiled/ |publisher=Professional Footballers Australia |access-date=24 November 2020 |date=9 February 2017 |archive-date=1 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240401074847/https://pfa.net.au/news/pfa-jetts-w-league-team-of-the-season-unveiled/ |url-status=live }}

2017–18 season, Catley was the starting left-back for all 14 matches. Melbourne City finished in fourth place during the regular season with a {{win-loss record|w=6|d=2|l=4}} record mirroring their previous season.{{cite web |title=2017–18 W-League |url=https://us.soccerway.com/national/australia/w-league/20172018/regular-season/r40313/ |publisher=Soccerway |access-date=24 November 2020 |archive-date=14 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114214801/https://us.soccerway.com/national/australia/w-league/20172018/regular-season/r40313/ |url-status=live }} Catley celebrated her 100th W-League appearance with a 1–0 shutout against Western Sydney Wanderers in January. She also assisted on Jess Fishlock's game-winning goal during the match.{{cite web |last1=Maynard |first1=Jackie |title=Pride Abroad: Catley's 100th |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2018/01/03/pride-abroad-catleys-100th |publisher=Orlando City SC |access-date=24 November 2020 |date=3 January 2018 |archive-date=24 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924072342/https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2018/01/03/pride-abroad-catleys-100th |url-status=live }} Catley led the defense to shut out Brisbane Roar in a 2–0 semi-final win.{{cite web |title=Catley: The chance to create history is exciting |url=https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/catley-chance-create-history-exciting |publisher=Melbourne City FC |access-date=24 November 2020 |date=18 February 2018}} Advancing to the 2018 W-League Grand Final, Catley was described by ESPN as one of Australia's best defenders along with teammate Alanna Kennedy.{{cite news |last1=Brantz |first1=Stephanie |title=Sydney FC, Melbourne City each chasing W-League history |url=https://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/story/_/id/22413062/sydney-fc-melbourne-city-chasing-w-league-history |access-date=24 November 2020 |work=ESPN |date=12 February 2018 |archive-date=18 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418063752/https://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/story/_/id/22413062/sydney-fc-melbourne-city-chasing-w-league-history |url-status=live }} Catley captained the squad to a 2–0 shutout against league premiers, Sydney FC, entering the record books as the only W-League team to win three consecutive Grand Final championships.{{cite news |last1=D'Avanzo |first1=Danielle |title=Melbourne City FC Wins Third Consecutive Westfield W-League Title |url=https://www.onceametro.com/2018/2/19/17030166/melbourne-city-fc-wins-third-consecutive-westfield-w-league-title-rebekah-stott-jess-fishlock-taylor |access-date=24 November 2020 |work=SB Nation |date=19 February 2018 |archive-date=21 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921211325/https://www.onceametro.com/2018/2/19/17030166/melbourne-city-fc-wins-third-consecutive-westfield-w-league-title-rebekah-stott-jess-fishlock-taylor |url-status=live }} Catley was named to the 2017–18 W-League Team of the Season by the PFA.{{cite web |title=PFA W-League 2017/18 Team of the Season unveiled |url=http://pfa.net.au/news/pfa-w-league-201718-team-of-the-season-unveiled/ |publisher=Professional Footballers Australia |access-date=24 November 2020 |date=26 February 2018 |archive-date=1 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240401075442/https://pfa.net.au/news/pfa-w-league-201718-team-of-the-season-unveiled/ |url-status=live }}

Prior to the 2018 NWSL season, Catley was traded to Reign FC in exchange for Christine Nairn and Carson Pickett.{{cite news|url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-pride-soccer/os-sp-orlando-pride-seattle-reign-trade-20180129-story.html|title=Orlando Pride trade Steph Catley, Jasmyne Spencer for three Seattle Reign players|newspaper=Orlando Sentinel|date=29 January 2018|access-date=12 May 2018|archive-date=31 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831105947/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-pride-soccer/os-sp-orlando-pride-seattle-reign-trade-20180129-story.html|url-status=dead}} During the 2018 season, Catley was a starting defender in the 17 matches in which she played. The Reign finished the regular season in third place with a {{win-loss record|w=11|d=8|l=5}} record earning a berth to the NWSL Playoffs.{{cite web |title=2018 National Women's Soccer League |url=https://us.soccerway.com/national/united-states/national-womens-soccer-league/2018/regular-season/r44134/ |publisher=Soccerway |access-date=23 November 2020}} Catley played every minute of the team's 2–1 loss to Portland in the semi-finals.{{cite news |title=Portland Thorns beat Seattle Reign 2–1 in NWSL semifinal playoff game |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2018/09/portland_thorns_vs_seattle_rei_17.html |access-date=23 November 2020 |work=The Oregonian |date=15 September 2018 |archive-date=14 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180914231658/https://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2018/09/portland_thorns_vs_seattle_rei_17.html |url-status=live }}

Following her first season with the Reign, Catley underwent knee surgery after she was injured in a friendly international match in February 2019. Despite missing the beginning of the 2019 NWSL season and competing at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France, Catley made 16 appearances for the Reign securing a fourth-place finish during the regular season.{{cite web |title=2019 National Women's Soccer League |url=https://us.soccerway.com/national/united-states/national-womens-soccer-league/2019/regular-season/r50101/ |publisher=Soccerway |access-date=23 November 2020 |archive-date=28 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028105021/https://us.soccerway.com/national/united-states/national-womens-soccer-league/2019/regular-season/r50101/ |url-status=live }} After advancing to the NWSL Playoffs, the Reign were defeated by reigning champions North Carolina Courage 4–1.{{cite magazine |title=Courage Survive Reign in Extra Time to Return to NWSL Final |url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2019/10/20/north-carolina-courage-reign-fc-nwsl-playoffs |access-date=23 November 2020 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=20 October 2019 |archive-date=30 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030010144/https://www.si.com/soccer/2019/10/20/north-carolina-courage-reign-fc-nwsl-playoffs |url-status=live }}

In May 2020, Catley announced her departure from the Reign. She added, "As an athlete you're always trying to push yourself to be better. I've been in the NWSL for the past 7 years and the league had made me the player I am today. However, I believe now is the right time to move onto the next chapter and challenge myself in a different environment. No matter where I am or who I'm playing for, I will always be OL Reign's biggest supporter."{{cite web |title='Next chapter' beckons for Catley after Reign departure |url=https://www.matildas.com.au/news/next-chapter-beckons-catley-after-reign-departure |publisher=Matildas |access-date=25 November 2020 |date=27 May 2020 |archive-date=28 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210328033358/https://www.matildas.com.au/news/next-chapter-beckons-catley-after-reign-departure |url-status=live }}

{{quote box|quote="It's an absolutely incredible feeling and very unexpected, especially being nominated alongside Sam [Kerr] and Emily [Van Egmond] who have both had incredible seasons. It's very humbling and there's no better award then being recognised by your teammates; that definitely hits home and it's a proud moment for me for sure."|source=— Steph Catley on winning the PFA Women's Footballer of the Year award, 2020{{cite web |title=PFA Players' Awards: Catley and Carpenter take out top accolades |url=https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/pfa-players-awards-catley-and-carpenter-take-out-top-accolades |publisher=Melbourne City FC |access-date=25 November 2020 |date=30 December 2020}} |width=30%|align=right}}

After undergoing minor knee surgery in October 2018 to fix a lingering issue,{{cite news |title=Friday Roundup: Catley undergoes minor knee surgery in preparation for World Cup |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2018/10/12/friday-roundup-catley-undergoes-minor-knee-surgery-in-preparation-for-world-cup/ |access-date=24 November 2020 |work=The Equalizer |date=12 October 2018 |archive-date=9 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109014042/https://equalizersoccer.com/2018/10/12/friday-roundup-catley-undergoes-minor-knee-surgery-in-preparation-for-world-cup/ |url-status=live }} Catley returned to Australia and played for Melbourne City in the 2018–19 W-League season. She made seven appearances and scored one goal. Melbourne City dropped for the first time to a fifth-place finish during the regular season.{{cite web |title=2018–19 W-League |url=https://us.soccerway.com/national/australia/w-league/20182019/regular-season/r46214/ |publisher=Soccerway |access-date=24 November 2020 |archive-date=6 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201206121612/https://us.soccerway.com/national/australia/w-league/20182019/regular-season/r46214/ |url-status=live }} Catley was named to the 2018–19 W-League Team of the Season by the PFA for the third consecutive time.{{cite web |title=PFA W-League Team of the Season: Kerr captain, Glory dominates |url=http://pfa.net.au/news/pfa-w-league-team-of-the-season-kerr-captain-glory-dominates/ |publisher=Professional Footballers Australia |access-date=24 November 2020 |date=15 February 2019 |archive-date=1 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240401080757/https://pfa.net.au/news/pfa-w-league-team-of-the-season-kerr-captain-glory-dominates/ |url-status=live }}

Catley returned to Melbourne City for the 2019–20 season and started in every match. Melbourne City won the premiership after finishing first in the regular season with an undefeated {{win-loss record|w=11|d=1|l=0}} record.{{cite web |title=2019–20 W-League |url=https://us.soccerway.com/national/australia/w-league/20192020/regular-season/r51823/ |publisher=Soccerway |access-date=24 November 2020}} During the 2020 W-League Grand Final, Catley scored the game-winning goal against Sydney FC in the team's 1–0 win.{{cite web |title=Catley strike seals Melbourne City's double |url=https://www.the-afc.com/news/afcsection/catley-strike-seals-city-s-double |publisher=AFC |access-date=24 November 2020 |date=21 March 2020}} The win marked the fourth championship in five years for the club and Catley was named Player of the Match.{{cite web |last1=Parkin |first1=Richard |title=W-League grand final: Melbourne City 1–0 Sydney FC – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2020/mar/21/w-league-grand-final-melbourne-city-v-sydney-fc-live |work=The Guardian |access-date=24 November 2020 |date=21 March 2020}} Following the season, Catley was named to the 2019–20 W-League Team of the Season by the PFA for the fourth consecutive time. She was also named PFA Women's Footballer of the Year.{{cite news |title=Socceroos' Mat Ryan, Matildas' Steph Catley win Australia player of year awards |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37587871/socceroos-mat-ryan-matildas-steph-catley-win-australia-player-year-awards |access-date=24 November 2020 |work=ESPN |date=30 September 2020}}

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In July 2020, Catley signed with Arsenal for the 2020–21 FA WSL season.{{Cite web|last=Bossi|first=Dominic|date=2 July 2020|title=Matildas star Steph Catley signs for Arsenal|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/matildas-star-steph-catley-signs-for-arsenal-20200702-p558ji.html|access-date=2 July 2020|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|language=en|archive-date=5 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905093224/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/matildas-star-steph-catley-signs-for-arsenal-20200702-p558ji.html|url-status=live}} Arsenal manager, Joe Montemurro said of the signing, "she suits our fluidity and she's very good in a positional sense, but more importantly she's very effective going forward, so we're excited to have her as part of the squad and we're looking forward to some exciting times together."{{cite news |title=Steph Catley: Arsenal sign Australia international full-back |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/53262896 |access-date=23 November 2020 |work=BBC |date=2 July 2020}} Catley made her debut for the club during the club's 6–1 win over Reading F.C. on 6 September.{{cite news |last1=Radbourne |first1=Lucas |title='WE SAW THE POWER OF FOORD': MATILDAS ENJOY SIX-GOAL ARSENAL FIELD DAY |url=https://thewomensgame.com/news/we-saw-the-power-of-foord-matildas-enjoy-six-goal-arsenal-field-day-552911 |work=The Women's Game |date=7 September 2020}} In May 2022, Catley signed a new contract with the club.{{Cite news|title=Steph Catley signs new contract|url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/steph-catley-signs-new-contract|access-date=28 September 2022|website=Arsenal|date=5 May 2022|language=en}}

Following the teams 2023 champions league semi-final exit, Catley said that the setbacks are what brings the team closer together.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-05 |title=Arsenal defender Steph Catley says setbacks have brought squad closer together ahead of Leicester showdown |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/12873211/arsenal-defender-steph-catley-says-setbacks-have-brought-squad-closer-together-ahead-of-leicester-showdown |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Sky Sports |archive-date=13 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213171359/https://www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/12040/12873211/arsenal-defender-steph-catley-says-setbacks-have-brought-squad-closer-together-ahead-of-leicester-showdown |url-status=live }} In June 2023, Catley signed a new contract with Arsenal.{{Cite news |title=Steph Catley signs new Arsenal contract: 'We're building something special and we're capable of achieving anything' |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/28508/12897147/steph-catley-signs-new-arsenal-contract-were-building-something-special-and-were-capable-of-achieving-anything |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619002733/https://www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/28508/12897147/steph-catley-signs-new-arsenal-contract-were-building-something-special-and-were-capable-of-achieving-anything |archive-date=19 June 2023 |access-date=2024-12-12 |work=Sky Sports |language=en-GB |url-status=live }}

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Having spent years playing in the youth teams of Australia, Catley made her international senior debut against New Zealand in June 2012, along with her childhood friend Ashley Brown.{{cite news|title=Victorian pair make Australian debut|url=http://www.footballfedvic.com.au/victorian-pair-make-australian-debut/|access-date=12 July 2015|work=Football Federation Victoria|date=June 2012|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924014701/http://www.footballfedvic.com.au/victorian-pair-make-australian-debut/|url-status=dead}} Catley made 32 appearances for the Matildas leading into her first World Cup campaign.

In the summer of 2015 at age 21, Catley competed with the Matildas at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada.{{cite web |title=Blossoming Catley heads Matildas' new wave |url=https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/blossoming-catley-heads-matildas-new-wave-2522238 |publisher=FIFA |access-date=25 November 2020 |date=10 February 2015}} During the tournament, Catley played every minute of all five of Australia's matches in the left back position, tallying a total of 450 minutes. She made eight tackles and won them all. Catley also made 12 interceptions and won 13 duels. Her passing accuracy was measured at 72.4%. The Matildas lost 3–1 to the United States during their first group stage match.{{cite news |title=USA v Australia: Women's World Cup 2015 – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2015/jun/08/usa-v-australia-womens-world-cup-2015-live |access-date=3 November 2020 |work=The Guardian |date=8 June 2015}} Catley helped hold Nigeria to a 2–0 shutout in the team's second group stage match{{cite web |title=HIGHLIGHTS: Australia v. Nigeria – FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 | date=12 June 2015 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMmUtmL7Li8&ab_channel=FIFATV |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/MMmUtmL7Li8 |archive-date=20 December 2021 |url-status=live|publisher=FIFATV |access-date=3 November 2020}}{{cbignore}} and a 1–1 draw against Sweden.{{cite web |title=Australia 1–1 Sweden highlights |url=https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/videos/australia-1-1-sweden-2650089 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608163508/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/videos/australia-1-1-sweden-2650089 |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 June 2019 |publisher=FIFA |access-date=3 November 2020}} Australia finished second in the "Group of Death"{{cite web |last1=McCarter |first1=Nathan |title=Women's World Cup 2015: USWNT Draws the Group of Death with Sweden, Australia |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2291408-womens-world-cup-2015-uswnt-draws-the-group-of-death-with-sweden-australia |publisher=Bleacher Report |access-date=3 November 2020 |date=6 December 2014 |archive-date=18 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418063750/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2291408-womens-world-cup-2015-uswnt-draws-the-group-of-death-with-sweden-australia |url-status=live }} and advanced to the Round of 16 where they faced Brazil and won 1–0 as the underdog team.{{cite news |title=Brazil 0–1 Australia: Women's World Cup 2015 – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2015/jun/21/brazil-australia-womens-world-cup-2015-live |access-date=25 November 2020 |work=The Guardian |date=21 June 2015}} The Matildas faced 2011 champions, Japan in the quarterfinals and narrowly lost 1–0 after Japan scored a last–minute goal in the 87th minute.{{cite news |title=Women's World Cup: Japan find late flourish to send Australia crashing out |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jun/27/womens-world-cup-japan-find-late-flourish-to-send-australia-crashing-out |access-date=3 November 2020 |work=The Guardian |date=27 June 2015}}

After qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics in Japan, the Matildas faced Canada in their first group stage match and lost 2–0 with Catley subbing in for Sam Kerr at halftime.{{cite web |title=Canada 2 Australia 0 |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match?gameId=447209 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=25 November 2020}}{{cite news |title=Canadian women's soccer team wins Olympic opener over Australia |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/rio2016/soccer/canada-soccer-women-1.3706173 |access-date=3 November 2020 |work=CBC |date=3 August 2016 |archive-date=24 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224104318/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/rio2016/soccer/canada-soccer-women-1.3706173 |url-status=live }} The team tied their next group stage match against Germany 2–2.{{cite news |title=Late goal denies Matildas stunning upset over Germany in Olympic football |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/aug/07/olympics-football-matildas-germany-match-report |access-date=3 November 2020 |work=The Guardian |date=6 August 2016}} After defeating Zimbabwe 6–1, the team finished third in Group F and top ranking in the third place teams advancing to the knockout stage. During their "thrilling" quarterfinal match against Brazil, the defense kept Brazil to a 0–0 draw, but the Matildas were ultimately edged out 7–6 during the shootout and knocked out of the competition.{{cite news |title=Rio 2016: Matildas knocked out by Brazil in thrilling quarter-final shootout |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/aug/13/rio-2016-matildas-knocked-out-by-brazil-in-thrilling-quarter-final-shootout |access-date=3 November 2020 |work=The Guardian |date=12 August 2016}} Catley competed in all four games for the Matildas making three starts.

File:Australie Team (Women World Cup France 2019).jpg at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France]]

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Catley competed at the 2017 Algarve Cup and 2017 Tournament of Nations. In 2018, Catley she helped the Matildas to a fourth-place finish at the 2018 Algarve Cup, a second place win at the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup and 2019 Algarve Cup and their first place win at the 2017 Tournament of Nations.{{citation needed|date=November 2020}}

On 14 May 2019, Catley was named vice-captain for the Matildas squad for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France.{{Cite news |date=13 May 2019 |title=Kyah Simon fitness concerns open door to Mary Fowler in Matildas' World Cup squad |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/14/kyah-simon-fitness-concerns-open-door-to-mary-fowler-in-matildas-world-cup-squad |access-date=3 July 2020 |issn=0261-3077}} Catley played as a centre defender during the tournament — her second World Cup selection —covering for injured players Clare Polkinghorne and Laura Alleway.{{cite web |title=Determined Catley looking to Tokyo 2020 |url=https://www.the-afc.com/competitions/fifa-womens-world-cup/latest/news/determined-catley-looking-to-tokyo-2020 |publisher=The AFC |access-date=25 November 2020 |date=24 June 2019 |archive-date=24 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190624171141/http://www.the-afc.com/competitions/fifa-womens-world-cup/latest/news/determined-catley-looking-to-tokyo-2020 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Ante Milicic confirms Westfield Matildas squad for France 2019 |url=https://www.matildas.com.au/news/ante-milicic-confirms-westfield-matildas-squad-france-2019 |publisher=Australia Football Federation |access-date=3 November 2020 |date=14 May 2019 |archive-date=27 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210327061830/https://www.matildas.com.au/news/ante-milicic-confirms-westfield-matildas-squad-france-2019 |url-status=live }} During the team's first group stage match against Italy, a late Italian goal in the fifth minute of extratime resulted in a 2–1 surprising loss for the Matildas.{{cite news |last1=Das |first1=Andrew |title=Italy Stuns Australia at Women's World Cup With Last-Minute Winner |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/09/sports/australia-vs-italy-womens-world-cup.html |access-date=3 November 2020 |work=The New York Times |date=9 June 2019 |archive-date=7 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107235355/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/09/sports/australia-vs-italy-womens-world-cup.html |url-status=live }} They faced rivals Brazil next and won 3–2.{{cite news |last1=Lynch |first1=Michael |title=Matildas stun Brazil 3–2 with dramatic World Cup comeback win |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/matildas-stun-brazil-3-2-with-dramatic-world-cup-comeback-win-20190614-p51xlz.html |access-date=3 November 2020 |work=Sydney Morning Herald |date=14 June 2019 |archive-date=7 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107233335/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/matildas-stun-brazil-3-2-with-dramatic-world-cup-comeback-win-20190614-p51xlz.html |url-status=live }} Catley broke her hand during Australia's 4–1 over Jamaica, though continued to play through the tournament.

Australia finished second in Group C and advanced to the Round of 16 where they faced Norway. After a 1–1 tie, Norway won 4–1 in penalties and the Matildas were knocked out of the tournament.{{cite news |last1=Pender |first1=Kieran |title=Norway beat Australia on penalties in Women's World Cup last 16 – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2019/jun/22/norway-australia-womens-world-cup-last-16-live |access-date=3 November 2020 |work=The Guardian |date=22 June 2019}} On the loss, Catley said, "This team had high expectations and goals coming into this tournament. To go out this way, it was pretty rough, and I haven't really wrapped my head around it. It doesn't really feel like we're out. (But) it's a very strong group and as you can see in the way that we play, we never doubt what we can do or think that we can win, so taking that, being more clinical and doing all the little things right, we're going to be fine."

Catley was selected for the Australian women's football Matildas soccer team which qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Matildas advanced to the quarter-finals with one victory and a draw in the group play. In the quarter-finals they beat Great Britain 4–3 after extra time. However, they lost 1–0 to Sweden in the semi-final and were then beaten 4–3 in the bronze medal playoff by USA.{{Cite web |title=Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2021 |url=https://www.theroar.com.au/olympics/australian-olympic-team/ |access-date=16 April 2022 |website=The Roar |language=en-US |archive-date=15 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315191131/https://www.theroar.com.au/olympics/australian-olympic-team/ |url-status=live }} On 30 January 2022, she played her 100th match for Australia in a 1–0 defeat against South Korea in the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals.{{cite web |url=https://www.matildas.com.au/video/steph-catley-becomes-13th-australian-woman-reach-100-caps-her-country |title=Matildas Milestones: Steph Catley |website=matildas.com |date=1 February 2022 |access-date=2 June 2022 |archive-date=20 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520044443/https://www.matildas.com.au/video/steph-catley-becomes-13th-australian-woman-reach-100-caps-her-country |url-status=live }}

On 3 July 2023, Catley was once again named vice-captain of the Matildas for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-03 |title=MATILDAS SQUAD ANNOUNCED: FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ {{!}} Matildas |url=https://www.matildas.com.au/news/matildas-squad-announced-fifa-world-cup-2023tm |access-date=2023-07-03 |website=www.matildas.com.au |language=en |archive-date=5 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205094316/https://www.matildas.com.au/news/matildas-squad-announced-fifa-world-cup-2023tm |url-status=live }}

Catley scored the winner in the opening game against Ireland. It was a penalty which was the only goal of the game.{{cite web |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/australia-ireland-steph-catley-womens-world-cup-win-sam-kerr-injury/blt3ed88c93bb386402 |title=The perfect start for Australia! Co-hosts avoid Ireland scare as Steph Catley's penalty ensures Women's World Cup opening-night win despite Sam Kerr injury absence |website=goal.com |date=23 July 2023 |access-date=23 July 2023 |archive-date=23 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723062820/https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/australia-ireland-steph-catley-womens-world-cup-win-sam-kerr-injury/blt3ed88c93bb386402 |url-status=live }} She scored the final goal in Australia's 4-0 win over Canada, once again via a penalty.{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/07/31/canada-australia-world-cup-live-soccer/| title =Australia beats Canada, 4-0, to win Group B|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=1 August 2023 }}

On 4 June 2024, Catley was named in the Matildas team which qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics, her third Olympic games selection.{{cite web|url=https://www.matildas.com.au/news/history-making-matildas-team-selected-paris-olympics|title=History making Matildas team selected for Paris Olympics|publisher=Football Australia|website=Matildas|date=4 June 2024|access-date=8 June 2024|archive-date=10 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240810002617/https://www.matildas.com.au/news/history-making-matildas-team-selected-paris-olympics|url-status=live}}

On 31 January 2023, Catley announced that she was engaged to her long-time partner Dean Bouzanis.{{cite web |url=https://7news.com.au/sport/soccer/matildas-star-steph-catley-and-footballer-dean-bouzanis-announce-their-engagement-my-forever-family-c-9618866 |title=Matildas star Steph Catley and footballer Dean Bouzanis share engagement news: 'My forever family' |website=7 News |date=23 July 2023 |access-date=23 July 2023 |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813190119/https://7news.com.au/sport/soccer/matildas-star-steph-catley-and-footballer-dean-bouzanis-announce-their-engagement-my-forever-family-c-9618866 |url-status=live }} The couple split in 2024.

Catley is a fan of the St Kilda Saints in the Australian Football League (AFL). Her favourite player of all time is Lenny Hayes,{{Cite web |url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/steph-catley-shares-her-inspirations |title=Steph Catley shares her inspirations |website=Arsenal.com |access-date=22 March 2025 |archive-date=4 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204041745/https://www.arsenal.com/news/steph-catley-shares-her-inspirations |url-status=live }} who she met and did a jersey swap with in July 2023.{{Cite web |url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=qp-bMDw58jw |title=Matildas star Steph Catley meets her idol Lenny Hayes |website=YouTube |date=12 July 2023 |access-date=29 November 2024 |archive-date=7 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207122248/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp-bMDw58jw |url-status=live }} As a child, she supported Liverpool in the Premier League.{{Cite web |url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=hwJ7JfyHoJ0 |title='I've Seen Kelly Clarkson Live Eight Times' 🎤 - Secrets Are Revealed in Inside Out: Arsenal |website=YouTube |date=28 March 2022 |access-date=13 December 2024 |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404160901/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwJ7JfyHoJ0 |url-status=live }}

According to Matildas teammate Mackenzie Arnold, her favourite song is reportedly "Strawberry Kisses" by Nikki Webster. Arnold revealed in 2023 that the song was a "team favourite" during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, held in Australia and New Zealand.{{cite web |url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/world-cup/nikki-websters-shock-reveal-about-matildas-team-favourite-song/news-story/fa61606e46c45d5de2f8a28980b153d2?amp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816061925/https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/world-cup/nikki-websters-shock-reveal-about-matildas-team-favourite-song/news-story/fa61606e46c45d5de2f8a28980b153d2?amp |archive-date=16 August 2023 |title=Nikki Webster’s shock reveal about Matildas’ ‘team favourite’ song |first=Liam |last=Beatty |date=16 August 2023 |access-date=22 March 2025 |url-status=live}} This led to the song becoming associated with the team, even being described as the Matildas' unofficial team song,{{cite web | url=https://sport.optus.com.au/news/womens-world-cup-2023/os61028/matildas-strawberry-kisses-nikki-webster-womens-world-cup | title=Optus Sport | access-date=20 August 2024 | archive-date=20 August 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820054219/https://sport.optus.com.au/news/womens-world-cup-2023/os61028/matildas-strawberry-kisses-nikki-webster-womens-world-cup | url-status=live }} and after the World Cup ended, Webster surprised the team and audience by performing the song at the Matildas' public reception at Riverstage in Brisbane.{{cite web | url=https://10play.com.au/theproject/articles/nikki-webster-surprises-matildas-fan-celebration-with-strawberry-kisses-performance/tpa230820sufig | title=Nikki Webster Surprises Matildas' Fan Celebration with 'Strawberry Kisses' Performance | date=20 August 2023 | access-date=20 August 2024 | archive-date=7 December 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207112630/https://10play.com.au/theproject/articles/nikki-webster-surprises-matildas-fan-celebration-with-strawberry-kisses-performance/tpa230820sufig | url-status=live }}

Catley appeared on the cover of the Australian edition of FIFA 16, alongside global cover-star Lionel Messi, as well as compatriot Tim Cahill, making her one of the first women to feature on the cover of an EA Sports video game.{{cite web|title=Westfield Matildas Star Stephanie Catley named winner of the Australian FIFA 16 Cover Vote|url=https://www.easports.com/au/fifa/news/2015/australian-fifa-16-cover-vote-winner-announce|website=easports.com/au|access-date=11 July 2015|date=9 July 2015|archive-date=11 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150711205853/https://www.easports.com/au/fifa/news/2015/australian-fifa-16-cover-vote-winner-announce|url-status=live}}{{cite news|last1=Adno|first1=Carly|title=FIFA 16: Matildas star Steph Catley to appear alongside Barcelona's Lionel Messi on FIFA 16 cover|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/fifa-16-matildas-star-steph-catley-to-appear-alongside-barcelonas-lionel-messi-on-fifa-16-cover/story-e6frf423-1227436626966|access-date=11 July 2015|work=Fox Sports|date=10 July 2015}}{{cite news|last1=Hytner|first1=Mike|title=Fifa 16: Matildas' Steph Catley to be first ever woman on cover, alongside Messi|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/10/fifa-16-matildas-steph-catley-to-be-first-ever-woman-on-cover-alongside-messi|access-date=12 July 2015|work=The Guardian|date=10 July 2015|archive-date=20 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150820175052/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/10/fifa-16-matildas-steph-catley-to-be-first-ever-woman-on-cover-alongside-messi|url-status=live}} She has been featured in each annual edition of the game along with her national teammates since.{{cite web|last=Barnes|first=Katie|title=Why 'FIFA 16' is a Landmark for Women|url=https://www.espn.com/espnw/news-commentary/story/_/id/13763107/why-fifa-16-landmark-women|work=espnW|access-date=3 January 2016|date=28 September 2015|archive-date=6 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160106120945/http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/13763107/why-fifa-16-landmark-women|url-status=live}} In 2016, she was the Guest Quiz Master on the fifth episode of the fourth season of the Australian game show, Have You Been Paying Attention?.{{cite web |title=Ep 5 – June 6 |url=https://shoutengine.com/HaveYouBeenPayingAttention/ep-5-june-6-20395 |publisher=Shout Engine |access-date=17 November 2020 |archive-date=22 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922143957/https://shoutengine.com/HaveYouBeenPayingAttention/ep-5-june-6-20395 |url-status=dead }}

{{updated|match played 19 April 2025}}{{cite web |title=Australia – S. Catley – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway |url=https://au.soccerway.com/players/stephanie-catley/99342/ |website=int.soccerway.com |access-date=21 July 2020 |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813195538/https://au.soccerway.com/players/stephanie-catley/99342/ |url-status=live }}

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:Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Catley goal.

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Melbourne Victory

• W-League Championship: 2013–14

Melbourne City FC

• W-League Premiership: 2015–16 2019–2020
• W-League Championship: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020

Arsenal

• FA Women's League Cup: 2022–23,{{cite web |last=Sanders |first=Emma |date=5 March 2023 |title=Arsenal 3–1 Chelsea: Gunners fight back to win Women's League Cup final |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64826554 |access-date=5 March 2023 |website=BBC Sport |archive-date=14 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514070056/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64826554 |url-status=live }} 2023-24{{Cite web |date=2024-03-31 |title=Arsenal beat Chelsea in ET to lift Conti Cup title |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39846673/arsenal-beat-chelsea-extra-lift-conti-cup-title |access-date=2024-11-24 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

Australia

• AFF U-16 Women's Championship: 2009{{cite web |title=Pathway to stardom |url=https://www.the-afc.com/competitions/afc-u-16-womens-championship/latest/news/pathway-to-stardom |publisher=The AFC |access-date=25 November 2020 |date=15 September 2019 |archive-date=18 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190918014620/http://www.the-afc.com/competitions/afc-u-16-womens-championship/latest/news/pathway-to-stardom |url-status=live }}
• AFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament: 2016,{{cite web |last1=Odong |first1=Ann |title=Match Report: Matildas finish with top spot in Asia |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/zela/fragment/match-report-matildas-finish-top-spot-asia |publisher=SBS |access-date=25 November 2020 |date=10 March 2016 |archive-date=22 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422122631/https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/zela/fragment/match-report-matildas-finish-top-spot-asia |url-status=dead }} 2020,{{cite web |title=Matildas seal Olympic spot in style |url=https://www.fifa.com/womensolympic/news/matildas-seal-olympic-spot-in-style |publisher=FIFA |access-date=25 November 2020 |date=11 March 2020 |archive-date=13 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200313220252/https://www.fifa.com/womensolympic/news/matildas-seal-olympic-spot-in-style |url-status=live }} 2024{{cite news |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-28/matildas-face-uzbekistan-in-second-olympic-qualifying-play-off/103516156 |title=Matildas qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics with 10–0 thrashing of Uzbekistan |first=Samantha |last=Lewis |agency=Australian Associated Press (AAP) |work=ABC News |date=28 February 2024 |access-date=11 April 2024 |archive-date=3 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703095816/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-28/matildas-face-uzbekistan-in-second-olympic-qualifying-play-off/103516156 |url-status=live }}

Individual

• W-League Young Player of the Year: 2012–13{{cite news |title=Portland Thorns' Stephanie Catley wins Australian W-League young player of the year award |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2014/04/portland_thorns_stephanie_catl.html |access-date=17 November 2020 |work=The Oregonian |date=30 April 2014 |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813185836/https://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2014/04/portland_thorns_stephanie_catl.html |url-status=live }}
• FFA Female U20 Footballer of the Year: 2012, 2013{{cite web|url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/Our-WLeague-stars-take-top-awards/78219|title=Our W-League stars take top awards|publisher=Football Federation Australia|date=14 November 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208001712/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/Our-WLeague-stars-take-top-awards/78219|archive-date=8 December 2013}}
• W-League Team of the Season: 2016–17,{{cite web |title=PFA Jetts W-League Team of the Season Unveiled |url=http://pfa.net.au/news/pfa-jetts-w-league-team-of-the-season-unveiled/ |publisher=Professional Footballers Australia |access-date=17 November 2020 |date=9 February 2017 |archive-date=1 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240401074847/https://pfa.net.au/news/pfa-jetts-w-league-team-of-the-season-unveiled/ |url-status=live }} 2017–18,{{cite web |title=PFA W-League 2017/18 Team of the Season unveiled |url=http://pfa.net.au/news/pfa-w-league-201718-team-of-the-season-unveiled/ |publisher=Professional Footballers Association |access-date=24 November 2020 |date=26 February 2018 |archive-date=1 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240401075442/https://pfa.net.au/news/pfa-w-league-201718-team-of-the-season-unveiled/ |url-status=live }} 2018–19,{{cite web |title=PFA W-League Team of the Season: Kerr captain, Glory dominates |url=http://pfa.net.au/news/pfa-w-league-team-of-the-season-kerr-captain-glory-dominates/ |publisher=Professional Footballers Association |access-date=24 November 2020 |date=15 February 2019 |archive-date=1 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240401080757/https://pfa.net.au/news/pfa-w-league-team-of-the-season-kerr-captain-glory-dominates/ |url-status=live }} 2019–20{{cite web |title=Champions City dominate PFA's LUCRF Super W-League Team of the Season |url=http://pfa.net.au/news/champions-city-dominate-pfas-lucrf-super-w-league-team-of-the-season/ |publisher=Professional Footballers Australia |access-date=24 November 2020 |date=26 March 2020 |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403034256/https://pfa.net.au/news/champions-city-dominate-pfas-lucrf-super-w-league-team-of-the-season/ |url-status=live }}
• PFA Women's Player of the Year: 2020,{{cite news |title=Socceroos' Mat Ryan, Matildas' Steph Catley win Australia player of year awards |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37587871/socceroos-mat-ryan-matildas-steph-catley-win-australia-player-year-awards |access-date=17 November 2020 |work=ESPN |date=30 September 2020 |archive-date=14 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814190818/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37587871/socceroos-mat-ryan-matildas-steph-catley-win-australia-player-year-awards |url-status=live }} 2024{{Cite web |last=D'Urbano |first=Nicholas |date=2024-10-09 |title=Irvine and Catley voted 2024 Austraffic PFA Footballers of the Year |url=https://pfa.net.au/news/irvine-and-catley-voted-2024-austraffic-pfa-footballers-of-the-year/ |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=The PFA |language=en-AU |archive-date=9 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009020445/https://pfa.net.au/news/irvine-and-catley-voted-2024-austraffic-pfa-footballers-of-the-year/ |url-status=live }}
• NWSL Second XI: 2014, 2017, 2018{{cite web |title=Three Reign FC Players Named to NWSL Best XI and Second XI Teams |date=20 September 2018 |url=https://medium.com/@ReignFC/three-reign-fc-players-named-to-nwsl-best-xi-and-second-xi-teams-d2640a4650de |publisher=Reign FC |access-date=23 November 2020 |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813182317/https://medium.com/@ReignFC/three-reign-fc-players-named-to-nwsl-best-xi-and-second-xi-teams-d2640a4650de |url-status=live }}
• IFFHS AFC Woman Team of the Decade 2011–2020{{cite web |url=https://www.iffhs.com/index.php/posts/929 |title=IFFHS WOMAN TEAM – AFC – OF THE DECADE 2011–2020 |work=IFFHS |date=30 January 2021 |access-date=12 June 2021 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402084353/https://iffhs.com/index.php/posts/929 |url-status=live }}

• List of Australia women's international soccer players
• List of OL Reign players
• List of Melbourne City FC (W-League) records and statistics
• List of foreign FA Women's Super League players

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{{Reflist}}

• Grainey, Timothy (2012), Beyond Bend It Like Beckham: The Global Phenomenon of Women's Soccer, University of Nebraska Press, {{ISBN|0803240368}}
• Stay, Shane (2019), The Women's World Cup 2019 Book: Everything You Need to Know About the Soccer World Cup, Books on Demand, {{ISBN|1782551921}}
• Theivam, Keiran and Jeff Kassouf (2019), The Making of the Women's World Cup: Defining stories from a sport's coming of age, Little, {{ISBN|1472143310}}
• Various (2019), Stand Up for the Future, Penguin Random House, {{ISBN|0143794396}}
• Williams, Jean (2007), A Beautiful Game: International Perspectives on Women's Football , A&C Black, {{ISBN|1845206754}}

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• [https://web.archive.org/web/20230815201730/https://www.timbers.com/players/stephanie-catley/ Portland Thorns player profile] (archived)
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