Western Sydney Wanderers have confirmed 10 players will depart the club following the conclusion of their contracts ahead of the 2026/27 Ninja A-League season.
Amy Chessari, Cushla Rue, Ena Harada, Ella Buchanan, Janae De Fazio, Kim Soeun, Poppie Hooks, Yuan Cong, Anika Stajcic and Siena Arrarte will all leave the Wanderers.
Chessari departs after making an important contribution during her time in Red & Black, having become a valued member of the Wanderers squad.
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Rue leaves after three seasons at the club, having joined ahead of the 2022/23 campaign and went on to make more than 50 appearances for the club.
Japanese midfielder Harada departs after two seasons in Western Sydney, making 20 appearances after arriving at the club in 2024.
Buchanan, who joined the Wanderers in 2023, featured six times in her final season, while Philippines international De Fazio made three appearances after arriving ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
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South Korean midfielder Kim featured 10 times during her lone season at the club, registering one assist.
Defender Hooks made 19 appearances after joining the Wanderers last season and established herself as a regular in the heart of the defence, while Chinese international Yuan scored three goals in 15 appearances during her season in Red & Black.
Stajcic and Arrarte also depart following the expiry of their contracts after being members of the Wanderers’ Ninja A-League squad.
