Media Kampung – Sydney FC has released the official squad numbers for the 2026/27 Isuzu UTE A-League Men and Ninja A-League Women campaigns, alongside a fresh home and goalkeeper kit inspired by the city’s harbour and sky.
The club confirmed that Oriola Sunday will inherit the iconic number 9 after Victor Campuzano’s season‑ending ACL injury. New arrivals also received their jerseys: former Manchester United Academy right‑back James Overy dons number 2, Japanese forward Takahiro Sekine takes the celebrated number 14 previously worn by Alex Brosque, and academy graduate Jake Hollman is assigned number 15, a nod to Terry McFlynn. Gabriel Popovic wears 16, Ethan Dyer 28, while rising attacker Akol Akon switches from 44 to the coveted number 7 following a breakthrough season. Young prospects Gus Hoefsloot, Aaron Gurd and Jordan Courtney‑Perkins receive numbers 1, 3 and 4 respectively; Wataru Kamijo gets 8 and goalkeeper Sandy Zaverdinos 30.
In parallel, Sydney FC and Under Armour unveiled the new home jersey, featuring an organic linear texture that mirrors Sydney’s coastline, harbour and sky. Orange sleeve detailing links the modern design to the club’s original colours, while the collar bears “Sky Blues” and the front left displays “We Are Sydney”. The goalkeeper kit adopts a bold orange base with the same intricate pattern, emphasizing both performance and city identity.
On the pitch, the Sky Blues suffered a 2‑0 semi‑final loss to Melbourne Victory in the Australia Cup, a match that also marked James Overy’s debut after his move from Manchester United. Victory’s early strike by Keegan Jelacic and an own‑goal by Jordan Courtney‑Perkins sealed Sydney’s exit, underscoring the challenges the team faces despite the fresh squad lineup.
These developments set the tone for Sydney FC’s upcoming season, combining a refreshed visual identity with a re‑structured squad aimed at reclaiming domestic success.
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