A-League Women news: Matildas star Cortnee Vine re-signs with Sydney FC

Joshua Mayne

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A-League Women news: Matildas star Cortnee Vine re-signs with Sydney FC image

Matildas star Cortnee Vine has officially re-signed with A-League Women outfit Sydney FC.

The winger shone on the World Cup stage for Australia, notably slotting home the winning penalty in her side's dramatic shootout victory over France.

Vine's performances at her home tournament likely caught the attention of major overseas clubs, but the 25-year-old has opted to remain Down Under with the Sky Blues in a major boost for the domestic game.

MORE: What next for women's football following World Cup success?

Matildas winger Cortnee Vine re-signs with Sydney FC

After three successful seasons with the club, Vine has decided to extend her stay with Sydney FC.

The Shepparton-born player has so far scored 20 goals in 44 appearances for the Sky Blues, helping them to a grand final win last campaign. 

"I’m excited and thrilled to be staying with Sydney FC and playing in the Liberty A-League for next season," Vine said.

"I can feel the Women’s World Cup has ignited a real passion for the women’s game in this country and given it real momentum.

"We are heading into an exciting new era for Australian football and I’m incredibly happy to be a part of it."

Sydney FC coach Ante Juric spoke highly of Vine's influence on and off the field.

"Cortnee is a tremendous player and a great advocate for the game in Australia," he said.

"She lives and breathes football and showed at the World Cup that she is one of the best players in the world.

"To have her playing for Sydney FC next season and helping to defend our championship and premiership is a real coup for Sydney FC and women’s football in Australia."

Cortnee Vine A-League Women 2022/23 season stats

Appearances 21
Goals 7
Assists 8
G/A per 90 0.76

When does the 2023/24 A-League Women season begin?

The upcoming A-League Women campaign will begin on October 14, 2023. 

Two derbies — Central Coast Mariners vs. Newcastle Jets and Sydney FC vs. Western Sydney Wanderers — headline the opening day of fixtures.

Every match of the 2023/24 season will be available to watch live and free on 10Play. 

Joshua Mayne

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Joshua Mayne is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia based in Sydney, Australia. He has previously worked as a newsreader at 2SER and journalist at Ministry of Sport. While Joshua’s main passions are football, rugby league, basketball and F1, he will watch any sport that's on. He is still waiting for Arsenal to win the Premier League again.