Sydney FC has successfully re-signed a promising trio of teenagers, with Caley Tallon-Henniker, Amber Luchtmeijer, and Rubi Sullivan all reaffirming their commitment to the club ahead of the Ninja A-League 2025-26 season.
Tallon-Henniker and Luchtmeijer have both secured two-season contract extensions with the Sky Blues, while 16-year-old Sullivan has penned a one-season deal to continue her journey in the Harbour City.
For 19-year-old Tallon-Henniker, this contract extension follows a standout season at Sydney FC. The dynamic winger has now made 29 appearances in the Ninja A-League, starting 11 of her 19 games for the club.
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The CommBank Young Matildas winger’s impressive 2024-25 season was highlighted by a match-winning goal in the Sky Blues’ thrilling Sydney Derby victory over Western Sydney Wanderers in November 2024.
“I’m truly delighted to be staying with Sydney FC,” Tallon-Henniker remarked.
“It’s the ideal environment for me to continue developing and striving to be the best player I can be.”
Like her teammate, 18-year-old forward Luchtmeijer has also signed a two-year deal, having made 11 appearances from the bench in 2024-25.
“Sydney FC has provided me with an incredible platform to grow and enhance my skills,” she stated. “I’m thrilled to keep progressing at a club that champions young talent.”
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The youthful trio joins standout midfielder Shay Hollman in committing to Sydney FC this off-season, as head coach Ante Juric begins crafting his squad for the 2025-26 season.
Meanwhile, Shea Connors, Millie Farrow, Kyah Simon, Faye Bryson, Margaux Chauvet, Jasmine Black, Tahlia Franco, and Beth Mason-Jones have all departed the club following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season.
Following the retention of Tallon-Henniker, Luchtmeijer, and Sullivan, Juric expressed his enthusiasm for the potential of these emerging talents.
“All three have showcased impressive promise and development over the last season and have evolved significantly as players,” Juric commented.
“The future looks incredibly bright for all of them. We’ve consistently demonstrated how Sydney FC can accelerate young players’ careers through our faith and investment in their talent.
“I’m eager to see them continue their growth and to witness their ambition and dedication towards winning trophies and individual accolades in Sky Blue.”
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