Western Sydney Wanderers FC are delighted to confirm the signing of attacking midfielder Rhianna Pollicina for the upcoming 2 Ninja A-League seasons, marking her return to the club where her professional journey began.
A Western Sydney product, Pollicina first represented the Wanderers during the 2014/15 season before continuing her development in the NSW NPL Women’s competition before returning to the A-League with Newcastle Jets in 2020/21, where she was named the club’s A-League Women Player of the Year following an impressive campaign.
Pollicina then joined Melbourne City ahead of the 2021/22 season and established herself as one of the competition’s most dangerous attacking midfielders.
Across four seasons with City, Pollicina made 85 appearances in all competitions and scored 29 goals, departing as the third-highest goalscorer in the history of the club’s women’s team.
Her time in Melbourne also saw her play an integral role in consecutive Premiership-winning campaigns, while her individual performances earned her selection in the PFA Team of the Season on three occasions.
Pollicina spent the 2025/26 Ninja A-League season with Melbourne Victory, continuing her goalscoring form with seven goals before making the move back to Western Sydney.
Football Director Mal Impiombato said Pollicina’s return was a massive addition to the Wanderers squad.
“Rhianna is a proven performer in this competition and someone who has consistently demonstrated her quality over a number of seasons,” said Impiombato.
“She brings creativity, goals and significant experience and leadership, but importantly she also understands what it takes to win football matches and represent the Western Sydney football community.
“Having started her journey with the Wanderers, it is fantastic to welcome Rhianna back to the club and we believe she can play an important role in what we are building.”
Head coach Geoff Abrahams said Pollicina’s experience and attacking quality would provide another dimension to the squad.
“Rhianna has established herself as one of the most dangerous attacking players in the competition and we’re really excited to have her joining our group,” said Abrahams.
“Rhianna also has a genuine connection to Western Sydney and this club, and we’re looking forward to seeing her back in Red & Black and contributing to the team this season.”
Pollicina said returning to the Wanderers represented a special moment in her career.
“It’s a very special moment. It’s a full circle moment for me as I started my career for the Wanderers and I’m just very grateful to be back in Western Sydney as it’s home for me.” Said Pollicina
“I’m excited as an experienced player in the league to help the youth coming through. We have got some quality young players. There’s a bright future at this club and you can see with all their academy teams success and it’s coming right through to the A-League.”
