Amy Chessari is set for her Sydney FC debut and Mathias Macallister and Nicko Alfaro join the extended squad.
Men’s
Mathias Macallister and Nikolas Alfaro have been promoted into the extended squad for Sunday’s clash with Adelaide United.
Unfortunately, Jake Hollman drops out with a knock, while Gus Hoefsloot (wrist), Jacob Farrell (groin) and Abel Walatee (ankle) remain unavailable.
Captain Rhyan Grant leads the squad, with two players to be omitted before the matchday line-up is finalised.
Sydney FC Men
Squad: 2. James OVERY, 4. Jordan COURTNEY-PERKINS, 7. Akol AKON, 8. Wataru KAMIJO, 9. Oriola SUNDAY, 12. Harrison DEVENISH-MEARES (GK), 14. Takahiro SEKINE, 16. Gabriel POPOVIC, 17. Ben GARUCCIO, 20. Tiago QUINTAL, 22. Mathias MACALLISTER, 23. Rhyan GRANT (captain), 26. Nikolas ALFARO, 28. Ethan DYER, 29. Joe LACEY, 30. Sandy ZAVERDINOS, 35. Al Hassan TOURE, 36. Rhys YOULLEY, 41. Alexander POPOVIC.
(Two to be omitted)
Ins: 22. Mathias MACALLISTER (promoted), 26. Nikolas ALFARO (promoted).
Outs: 15. Jake HOLLMAN (knock).
Unavailable: 1. Gus HOEFSLOOT (GK) (wrist), 5. Jacob FARRELL (groin), 11. Abel WALATEE (ankle).
Women’s
The Sky Blue Women will face off against a Melbourne City that features some notable ex-Sydney stars, such Cortnee Vine, Princess Ibini, and Taylor Ray.
For Sydney, Amy Chessari returns to the squad after being a late scratching last week, having been rated a 50/50 chance to play.
Short-term signing Angelina Scamardella is also included and could make her first appearance for the Sky Blues.
Josie Wilson drops out after injuring her shoulder during last week’s match, adding to the side’s injury absences.
The Sky Blues are also without seven players away on Junior Matildas World Cup duty.
Sydney FC Women
Squad: 2. Faith WEBBER, 3. Charlotte McLEAN, 11. Kiley DULANEY, 12. Natalie TOBIN (captain), 13. Riley COHN, 14. Olivia PRICE, 19. Amy CHESSARI, 25. Lauren NADA, 26. Madeleine CASPERS, 27. Poppy CHANNING, 28. Kenzie ROLING, 30. Tiahna ROBERTSON (GK), 31. Chelsea McCREDIE (GK), 32. Angelina SCAMARDELLA, 35. Poppy TAY, 38. Megan MIFSUD, 39. Asha SUTTON.
(None to be omitted)
Ins: 19. Amy CHESSARI (return from injury), 32. Angelina SCAMARDELLA (new signing – short term).
Outs: 24. Josie WILSON (shoulder).
Unavailable through injury: 1. Jada WHYMAN (GK) (knee), 6. Shay HOLLMAN (quad), 7. Amelia CASSAR (ankle), 10. Indiana DOS SANTOS (foot), 18. Amber LUCHTMEIJER (foot), 20. Sophie AUNGLE (ankle), 21. Sarah HUNTER (foot), 24. Josie WILSON (shoulder).
Junior Matildas World Cup duty: 16. Willa PEARSON, 17. Claire CORBETT, 22. Jada TAYLOR, 23. Rubi SULLIVAN, 29. Alyse OPPEDISANO (GK), 33. Abbey PUCKETT and 37. Annabelle CROLL.
