Lisa Casagrande

Trinity Catholic College Lismore 1991-1996.

Displayed excellence in soccer, being named the Sportsperson of the Year in 1992 by the NSW North Coast Academy of Sports.

First female AIS scholarship holder to be invited to train with the male AIS team in 1994.

First selected to represent Australia in 1994. Played in Australia’s win against Brazil in 1995, scoring one of Australia’s three goals.

Represented Australia in the 1995 World Cup, scoring Australia’s only goal in a loss to the USA.

During the 1999 Algarve Cup, became the youngest player to be awarded 50 Australian caps, going on to play in all of Australia’s matches at the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Joined the University of Portland, playing in the 2000 and 2001 NCAA Final Four.

Selected for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, before retiring at age 22 having played 64 games for the Matildas, scoring 13 goals.

Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.