Sydney FC coach Ante Juric says he has no hesitation in comparing 17-year-old recruit Amelia Cassar to Matildas stars Kyra Cooney-Cross and Caitlin Foord.
Cassar impressed Juric during the Sky Blues’ preseason preparations after joining the club from cross-town rival, Western Sydney Wanderers.
Although Cassar made four appearances for the Wanderers last season, she is yet to play a full A-League Women (ALW) match.
“I tried to get her last year when she went to the Wanderers,” Juric said.
“She didn’t play any minutes there, so I went and tried to get her again.
“She’s a superstar in the likes of [Kyra] Cooney-Cross and [Caitlin] Foord.
“She’s a really impressive player. She’s going to be important for us and if I’m right, she’s going to have a quick trajectory.”
Juric said his Sky Blues squad was a “dream team”, despite losing captain Princess Ibini, Shea Connors and Kyah Simon in the off-season.
The Sky Blues, who are five-time ALW champions, endured a frustrating 2024/25 season and missed the finals for the first time in the competition’s 17-year history.
They begin their campaign with a home clash against last season’s premiers, Melbourne City, on November 1.
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