Matildas star Cortnee Vine departs Sydney FC – and her next destination will surprise some football fans
- Cortnee Vine has left Sydney FC after four seasons
- Signed to play in the US National Women’s Soccer League
- Vine, 26, will also feature for Matildas at the Olympics
Matildas star Cortnee Vine is leaving Sydney FC to play in the US National Women’s Soccer League.
Vine, 26, has spent the last four seasons with the Sky Blues, making 65 appearances and scoring 30 goals.
“The last four years at Sydney FC have had a life-changing impact on me and I am extremely grateful to everyone at the club,” said Vine, who is part of the Matildas team competing in the upcoming Olympic Games.
“Sydney FC has given me the platform to achieve my goals, have great success and move on to the next stage of my career.
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities I have had playing for Sydney FC and one day I would love to return to Sky Blue.”
Matildas star Cortnee Vine is leaving Sydney FC to play in the US National Women’s Soccer League
Who Vine will play for in the US has yet to be announced – and she did not rule out a possible return to the Sky Blues
24-year-old defender Charlotte McLean also leaves Ante Juric’s selection for the NWSL.
“I will never forget the experience and development I went through at Sydney FC,” said McLean.
‘The last four seasons have been wonderful and incredibly successful, built on a winning mentality and a fantastic team culture.
“Sydney FC has given me the opportunity to realize many of my sporting dreams and has helped open the way to my next challenge.”
Sky Blues women’s coach Ante Juric said: ‘It is sad to see Charlotte and Cortnee leave the club, but I am extremely proud of them and wish them all the best in the US.
‘They are excellent players and, more importantly, great people. I’ll miss them.’
It has not yet been announced which NWSL clubs the pair will play for.
