Aubrey Bledsoe enjoyed a breakout season with Sydney FC in 2017/18 and returns following a consistent season with Washington Spirit, picking up two Player of the Week awards while enjoying a 78.3% save success rate across 21 games. Bledsoe will look to stamp her authority on the number one jersey from the outset having made nine appearances for the Sky Blues last season.

Bledsoe’s signing with the Sky Blues last season coincided with a string of positive results, with the American instrumental in producing a number of quality saves, as Sydney FC upheld their record of reaching every W-League Finals Series to date, while ultimately finishing as runners up after reaching the 2018 Grand Final.

Coach Ante Juric said the trio would be instrumental in ensuring success this season.

“Sofia, Danielle and Aubrey are quality players who’ll no doubt strengthen us in key areas,” he said. “The three all boast previous W-League experience, they know the girls and what the league is about and I’m expecting them to flourish this season.

“I’m really excited by the team we have, it’s strong across the whole pitch and I can’t wait for the season to start.

“The three all boast previous W-League experience, they know the girls and what the league is about and I’m expecting them to flourish this season.

“I’m really excited by the team we have, it’s strong across the whole pitch and I can’t wait for the season to start.”