Matildas striker and two-time Liberty A-League golden boot winner Remy Siemsen has returned to Sydney FC and will contend to feature in this weekend’s grand final rematch against Melbourne Victory in Round 2 of the 2022-23 campaign.
Siemsen rejoins the club after a stint at Swedish club AIK. The 22-year-old will return to training this week and be in the mix to feature for the reigning premiers against the champions on Saturday afternoon.
The Sky Blues take on Victory at Cromer Park, home of Siemsen’s childhood club Manly United, in what looms as a special return for the star forward hoping to use the 2022-23 Liberty A-League season to stake a claim for a spot in the Matildas squad for the FIFA Women’s World Cup next year.
“I’m excited to be coming back and I want to have a great season of playing and training to get into that squad in the next seven months,” Siemsen said.
“I love playing for Sydney FC, I feel it’s going to be big season for us and we’ve got another fabulous squad.
I’m delighted to be heading back in time for our game at Manly United against Melbourne Victory. A grand final rematch on my home patch is the perfect way to start again.
Sydney FC head coach Ante Juric expressed his delight in bringing Siemsen back to the club.
“It’s great to have Remy back, it means we’ve got really strong competition for places with Madison (Haley), Shay (Evans) and Jynaya (Dos Santos) up front.
“Remy has gained a lot more experience professionally by playing in Sweden over the past eight months and we will benefit from that experience.”
Siemsen joins the Sky Blues after the premiers lost 1-0 to Adelaide United in Round 1. Sydney face Melbourne Victory at Cromer Park on Saturday, November 26 (kick-off 3.00pm AEDT).
