Sydney Olympic Poised for Resurgence Ahead of Landmark NPL Women’s NSW Season

Sydney Olympic are setting their sights on a return to more competitive footing as they prepare for what shapes as a defining season in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition.

With renewed ambition and a focus on stability, the Blues have made several important moves ahead of the new campaign, strengthening their squad with a blend of exciting signings and returning talent as they look to reassert themselves among the league’s contenders.

Headlining the club’s recruitment is the arrival of dynamic attacker Zoe Panagopoulos, whose pace, creativity and attacking intent are expected to add a new dimension to Olympic’s front third. Joining her is Lola Sossai, another notable addition who brings quality and composure, further reinforcing the club’s desire to build a more balanced and resilient squad.

Those signings complement a strong core group that will form the backbone of Sydney Olympic’s 2026 campaign. Players such as Tara Baudana, Rochelle Borromeo, Izzy Antoniou, Chloe Carmichael, Ella Gattoma, Helena Malesci, Shelby Milton, Tiana Petkovski, Ella Philpot, Zoe Tzakos, Morgan Witz, Lacey Wynne and Bella Youldon are all set to feature, providing depth, versatility and a strong connection to the club’s identity.

After a period of transition, Olympic’s emphasis this season has been on continuity and cohesion, with the aim of building consistency week-to-week while allowing emerging and established players to flourish within a settled structure.

The Blues will have an early opportunity to test themselves when they open their campaign against Manly United at the Crest on Sunday, 8 March, in a fixture that promises to be an early benchmark for both sides.

With a refreshed squad, renewed belief and a clear focus on improvement, Sydney Olympic enter the new NPL Women’s NSW season determined to make this year a turning point and to once again be a force capable of challenging the competition’s best.