With the new A-League Men season upon us, here’s your guide to Sydney FC.
From new signings, memberships, matchday tickets and fixtures, to insight from commentators and former players. KEEPUP has you covered.
‘YOU NEED TO GIVE YOUR BEST TO BE CHAMPION’: MAK BRINGS WINNING FORMULA TO SYDNEY FC
Head coach: Steve Corica
Stadium: Allianz Stadium
2021-22 position: 8th
For the first time in six seasons, the Sky Blues did not qualify for the finals, prompting the club to usher in a new era.
Commentator’s Call
Robbie Thomson
“It’s really interesting that the Sydney FC board have opted for stability after last season’s disappointments, extending Steve Corica’s contract. I think Corica will enjoy the challenge of embedding a new system, with new players he has recruited specifically for that system.
“Chief among those are Robert Mak and Joe Lolley from Europe, but Jack Rodwell is a huge signing for them too – and the return from injury of Luke Brattan is like a new signing.
Add in the new stadium factor, and if this can all come together then they’re easily a top-four side.”
Ex-player’s view
Alex Brosque
“After the disappointment of last season, and all the changes in the off-season, Sydney need a fast start.
“In those seven weeks or so before the World Cup break, Steve Corica needs to give the fans hard evidence that his rebuild has taken root, and that Sydney will be back up challenging for the title.
With the experienced spine they have, the return from long-term injury of Luke Brattan and the obvious quality of their visa signings, I think Sydney will be ready to go from round 1 – and will also build as the season goes on.
Signings: Diego Caballo (CE Sabadell), Adrian Segecic (promoted), Corey Hollman (promoted), Jake Girdwood-Reich (promoted), Jaiden Kucharski (promoted), Aaron Gurd (promoted), Robert Mak (Ferencvaros), Alex Parsons (Brisbane Roar), Jack Rodwell (Western Sydney Wanderers), Joe Lolley (Nottingham Forest)
Departures: Milos Ninkovic (Western Sydney Wanderers), Bobo (retired), Michael Zullo, Kosta Barbarouses (Wellington Phoenix), Luciano Narsingh, Trent Buhagiar (Newcastle Jets), Mustafa Amini (Perth Glory), Harry Van der Saag (Adelaide United), Callum Talbot (Melbourne City), Anton Mlinaric (Brisbane Roar), Liam McGing, Chris Zuvela, Calem Nieuwenhof (Western Sydney Wanderers), Ben Warland (Adelaide United), Elvis Kamsoba (Sepahan)
Re-signings: Adam Pavlesic, Andrew Redmayne, Rhyan Grant, Jake Girdwood-Reich, Corey Hollman, Patrick Wood, Alex Wilkinson, Luke Brattan, Paulo Retre, James Donachie
Fixtures:
| RD | DATE | MATCH | VENUE | K.O (AEDT) |
| 1 | Saturday, 8 October 2022 | Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory | Allianz Stadium | 7.45pm |
| 2 | Sunday, 16 October 2022 | Western United v Sydney FC | AAMI Park | 5.00pm |
| 3 | Sunday, 23 October 2022 | Sydney FC v Adelaide United | Allianz Stadium | 3.00pm |
| 4 | Saturday, 29 October 2022 | Macarthur FC v Sydney FC | Campbelltown Stadium | 7.45pm |
| 5 | Sunday, 6 November 2022 | Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC | Moreton Daily Stadium | 3.00pm |
| 6 | Saturday, 12 November 2022 | Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers | Allianz Stadium | 7.45pm |
| 7 | Saturday, 10 December 2022 | Sydney FC v Melbourne City | Allianz Stadium | 7.45pm |
| 8 | Saturday, 17 December 2022 | Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC | Central Coast Stadium | 5.00pm |
| 9 | Saturday, 24 December 2022 | Sydney FC v Macarthur FC | Allianz Stadium | TBC |
| 10 | Sunday, 1 January 2023 | Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC | McDonald Jones Stadium | 3.00pm |
| 11 | Saturday, 7 January 2023 | Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix | Allianz Stadium | 5.00pm |
| 12 | Saturday, 14 January 2023 | Perth Glory v Sydney FC | Macedonia Park | 10.30pm |
| 13 | Saturday, 21 January 2023 | Western United v Sydney FC | TBC | 5.00pm |
| 14 | Thursday, 26 January 2023 | Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC | AAMI Park | 6.45pm |
| 15 | Saturday, 4 February 2023 | Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners | Allianz Stadium | 5.00pm |
| 16 | Saturday, 11 February 2023 | Western Sydney Wanderers v Sydney FC | CommBank Stadium | 7.45pm |
| 17 | Saturday, 18 February 2023 | Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar | Allianz Stadium | 5.00pm |
| 18 | Saturday, 25 February 2023 | Melbourne City v Sydney FC | AAMI Park | 5.00pm |
| 19 | Saturday, 4 March 2023 | Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory | Allianz Stadium | 7.45pm |
| 20 | Sunday, 12 March 2023 | Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC | Sky Stadium | 1.00pm |
| 21 | Saturday, 18 March 2023 | Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers | Allianz Stadium | 7.45pm |
| 22 | Saturday, 1 April 2023 | Sydney FC v Western United | Allianz Stadium | 7.45pm |
| 23 | Friday, 7 April 2023 | Adelaide United v Sydney FC | Coopers Stadium | 7.45pm |
| 24 | Sunday, 16 April 2023 | Sydney FC v Perth Glory | Allianz Stadium | 3.00pm |
| 25 | Monday, 24 April 2023 | Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC | Suncorp Stadium | 7.00pm |
| 26 | Saturday, 29 April 2023 | Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets | Allianz Stadium | 5.00pm |
