Socceroo Joins Sky Blues in Push for World Cup Berth

Socceroo joins Sky Blues in push for World Cup berth

A former Newcastle Jets striker has joined rival A-League outfit Sydney FC in a bid to bolster his chances for a World Cup spot with the Socceroos.

Striker shuns Scotland for Sydney FC

An aspiring Socceroo has chosen the A-League over Scottish Premiership football in a calculated gamble that could make or break his World Cup dreams.

Talay: Sydney can help Stamatelopoulos reach WC

If Apostolos Stamatelopoulos can fire for Sydney FC, then coach Ufuk Talay sees no reason why the on-loan striker shouldn't be in the running for the Socceroos squad at this year's FIFA World Cup.

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos joins Sydney FC on loan in World Cup push

Sydney FC has strengthened its attack with the loan signing of striker Apostolos Stamatelopoulos from Scottish Premiership club Motherwell until the end of the A-League season. The 26-year-old, a former Newcastle Jets, Western United and Adelaide United forward, said the move would give him the best chance of earning selection for this year’s FIFA World Cup by securing more game time. “I’m extremely excited to join Sydney FC — the biggest club i…

Sydney FC secure transfer coup with loan signing of Socceroos striker

Sydney FC have signed Socceroos forward Apostolos Stamatelopoulos on loan for the remainder of the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League season. The 26-year-old returns to Australia on loan from Scottish Premiership side Motherwell, whom he joined in July 2024 on a three-year deal. CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS TO SEE SYDNEY FC As part of the deal, Sydney FC also have the option to make Stamatelopoulos’ move a permanent one come the end of the campaign. H…

Sydney FC Land Socceroos Striker

Sydney FC has secured the signing of Australian international striker Apostolos Stamatelopoulos from Motherwell FC on a loan deal until the end of the Isuzu-UTE A-League 2025–26 season, with a buy option to make the move permanent. Stamatelopoulos arrives at the Sky Blues with a strong pedigree in both domestic and international football and is available for three crucial home games in eight days starting at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. The Socc…