Sydney FC have strengthened their midfield ahead of the upcoming A-League Women’s season with the signing of experienced midfielder Amy Chessari on a two-year contract.
The 22-year-old arrives at the Sky Blues after making 65 A-League Women’s appearances for Western Sydney Wanderers, where she spent the opening four seasons of her professional career after making her debut as a teenager.
A tough-tackling and hard-working central midfielder, Chessari has built a reputation as a consistent performer with excellent ball-winning ability and maturity beyond her years.
Chessari studies part time at the Sky Blues Principal Partner Macquarie University where she was awarded the Athlete of the Year in 2025 at the Macquarie University Sport Awards.
She now joins Head Coach James Slaveski’s squad as Sydney FC continue to build towards the 2026-27 A-League Women’s campaign.
Chessari said she was excited by the opportunity to begin the next chapter of her career in Sky Blue.
“I’m really excited to be joining Sydney FC and taking on a new challenge,” she said.
“I have some great memories from my four years at the Wanderers after making my debut there, and I’m grateful for everything the club did for me, but this felt like the right time to challenge myself in a new environment.
“Sydney FC has such a proud history of success and I’m looking forward to working with James, getting to know my new team-mates and doing everything I can to help the club compete for trophies.”
Head Coach James Slaveski believes Chessari’s experience and competitive nature will add another important dimension to his midfield.
“Amy is a player we’ve admired for a long time, not only because of her football ability but because she’s an exceptional character who will be a great fit for our environment,” he said.
“She’s a tenacious ball-winning midfielder with a really competitive mentality.
She’s very comfortable in possession, has excellent mobility, covers the ground extremely well and her work rate is outstanding.
“For someone who’s still only 22, Amy also possesses strong leadership qualities.
“She already has significant A-League experience and we believe she’ll add real quality to our midfield while continuing to develop and grow with us over the next two seasons.”
Chessari’s signing continues Sydney FC’s preparations for the new A-League Women’s season as the club looks to return to finals football under Slaveski.
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