Western Sydney Wanderers FC have today confirmed the signing of forward Amelia Cassar for the upcoming Ninja A-League season on a scholarship deal.
Cassar is set to be part of her second season with the Red & Black having signed a youth development contract at the start of the 2023/24 Ninja A-Leagues season.
During the A-Leagues off-season, Cassar has continued her development at the Football NSW Institute where she has played in the National Premier League Women’s competition for the last five years.
The attacker has also gained the attention of national team selectors, being named in the training camp squad for the CommBank Junior Matildas prior to their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024 competition.
Cassar was also part of the NSW Metro team who were undefeated in the 2024 National Youth Championship Girls’ Tournament with the forward being awarded ‘U16 Player of the Tournament’ for her efforts.
When it came to signing her scholarship deal, Cassar said it was a proud moment for her to represent the Red & Black.
“I am from Western Sydney, so ever since I started playing football, Western Sydney Wanderers has been the club I followed, so it is really special to actually represent the club that I have supported and followed,” said Cassar.
“The senior players having high expectations was great for me, because they expect a lot from you, so if you make a mistake, they will tell you how it is and when you need to step it up.
“I think that is really important because it is constructive, and something you can always reflect on and improve with.”
Head Coach Robbie Hooker said that Cassar is a prime example of the kind of talent that is available within the Western Sydney region.
“We have always known that Western Sydney is a hot bed for young talent, and Amelia is a shining example of that. At such a young age, she has already shown a technical proficiency greater than many existing players in the league and is well on her way to become a force to be reckoned with.”
“The development of players like Amelia is a foundational pillar of what we are hoping to achieve over the coming years at Western Sydney Wanderers.”
