Sydney FC Icon Hawkesby Moves On

Sydney FC midfielder Mackenzie Hawkesby is to move on from the Sky Blues after seven seasons.

Hawkesby departs as one of Sydney FC’s all-time greats and most decorated players, having also amassed the club’s fourth-highest number of Women’s appearances.

The 26-year old has collected five major trophies, five league-wide honours and four club awards during an outstanding career in Sky Blue.

Her first spell at Sydney FC was the most successful period in Sydney FC Women’s history, yielding four trophies and earning her a move to English Women’s Super League side Brighton & Hove Albion.

Grand Final 2024 Player Of The Match Mackenzie Hawkesby.

On return, Hawkesby was pivotal in the 2023-24 Championship, scoring twice in the semi-final victory over Central Coast Mariners, before a Player of the Match performance in the Sky Blues’ 1-0 Grand Final win.

Reflecting on her departure, Hawkesby said: “I have given my absolute all to this club and I have created so many incredible memories and friendships along the way.

“What we achieved together as players is something I’ll always be proud of.

“Thank you to the fans for your unwavering support and love shown towards me and the girls these past 8 years, we couldn’t have done it without you.”

Hawkesby has won three Premiers Plates and two Championships with Sydney FC

Sydney FC A-League Women’s Head Coach James Slaveski paid tribute to Hawkesby’s remarkable contribution to the club.

“Mackenzie is one of the most decorated footballers to ever represent Sydney FC and her legacy at this club is firmly secured,” he said.

“On behalf of everyone at the club, I’d like to thank Mackenzie for her outstanding service and wish her every success in the next stage of her career.”

In total, Hawkesby played 114 games for Sydney FC, scoring 28 goals.

Mackenzie Hawkesby Honours

Titles

• 2020-21 W-League Premiership

• 2021-22 A-League Women Premiership

• 2022-23 A-League Women Premiership

• 2022-23 A-League Women Championship

• 2023-24 A-League Women Championship

League-Wide Awards

• 2021-22 PFA A-League Women Team of the Season

• 2022-23 PFA A-League Women Team of the Season

• 2023-24 A-League Women Grand Final Player of the Match