Above: Remy Siemsen in action for Sydney FC in 2022. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus.
By Genevieve Henry (20/6/24).
With the news of Matildas striker Remy Siemsen leaving Leicester City available for free transfer, a return to Sky Blue seems inevitable.
When Siemsen left Australia to join Leicester City in a record transfer deal for Sydney FC, hopes were high that the young forward would find her feet with the Foxes. While she managed to score on debut, her stint in England has ultimately been disappointing due to injuries and a lack of playing time.
Siemsen has long been touted as the next big thing in Australian goal scoring talents. She first arrived on the radar as a 16-year old in 2015 when she scored 42 goals in 50 appearances for Manly United, being named NSW NPL Women’s Player of the Year. This feat earned her a move to Sydney FC and a spot in the Young Matildas. She immediately made an impact, being named the W-League’s best young player in her first season for the Sky Blues.
For the U-20 Australian Women’s National Team, Siemsen made her mark in qualifying for the 2017 AFC U-19 Women’s Championship, scoring ten goals in two games and being named player of the tournament.
In her time at Sydney, Siemsen scored 31 goals in 80 appearances, putting her at number 15, tied with Katrina Gorry, in the A-League Women’s all-time top scorers.
This incredible goal scoring record attracted attention from abroad and from the Matildas, earning herself a move to Swedish club AIK and 7 caps for her country. However, Siemsen has not been able to replicate her success on home soil overseas. After her stint at AIK, she returned to Sydney, which seems to be a pattern for the 24-year old.
A move back home seems the most likely for Siemsen once again. With the loss of high scorer Cortnee Vine, Sydney are evidently looking to sign guaranteed goalscorers, with the recent signing of Millie Farrow. Although this move may make it seem as though Sydney do not need another striker, the only thing better than one ace is two aces, or even three if Princess Ibini can find her feet. If the Sky Blues set up with three fluid strikers, they could amend their goal scoring woes from last season.
Although the Championship-winning Sky Blues are filled to the brim with talent, experience will be a driving factor in retaining the Championship and regaining the Premiership. Siemsen’s scoring ability, leadership, and professionalism could be vital in the ever-changing side. Even if she just does a short stint, her impact could make the difference, as seen with Emily Van Egmond’s brief time at Newcastle this past year that turned the Jets’ season around; or Siemsen’s own four-game return in 2022 where she managed to net a few before leaving again. Siemsen simply guarantees goals.
A player with such promise, a return to the A-League to regain her confidence could be just the thing Siemsen needs to get back in the Matildas squad.
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