Morgan Aquino
Morgan Elizabeth Aquino is an Australian soccer player who currently plays as goalkeeper for Power FC in the USL Super League in the United States.
Early life
Aquino started playing football alternating between goalkeeper and striker. She was scouted by then Western Australia state coach Elisa D'Ovideo, who selected her for the under-13 state team.Club career
Aquino started her professional career at her hometown club of Perth Glory, but did not make an appearance until January 2020, coming on as a half time substitute against Western Sydney Wanderers. She made three appearances before signing for Brisbane Roar for the 2020–21 season.Aquino returned to Perth Glory the following season having made four appearances for the Roar, on a long-term deal. From then on, she started making more regular appearances for the club, sharing goalkeeping duties with her fellow goalkeepers Courtney Newbon and Sarah Langman.
Having established herself as Perth's first choice goalkeeper, Aquino went on to have a breakout season during the 2023–24 campaign. She played in every game and made a record 126 saves with a save percentage of 81.1%, which was the most of any goalkeeper in the league. Her efforts this season earned her a place in both the PFA and A-League Women's teams of the season.
In July 2024, Aquino left Perth Glory to pursue an opportunity in the United States, joining USL Super League club DC Power FC as part of their inaugural playing roster for the 2024–25 season.
International career
Aquino has been called up to the Junior and Young Matildas squads, and featured at the 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship.On 15 May 2024, Aquino was called up to the U-23 Matildas squad for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Sweden.
In November 2024, Aquino received her first senior call up to the Australian national team.