Youlley Gears Up for Sydney FC Debut in ‘Beautiful’ Australia Cup
So, tonight’s a big one for Sydney FC, as they kick off their Australia Cup journey with a Round of 32 clash against Western United down in Tarneit. And what makes this match especially exciting is that it could mark the competitive debut for Rhys Youlley in Sky Blue—and he’s clearly pumped about it.
Youlley’s already shown promising signs during pre-season, scoring twice in friendly matches, and now he’s eager to bring that form into what he describes as a “beautiful competition.” And honestly, you can see why he feels that way. He’s got past experience in the Cup, having played with Macarthur in cities like Darwin and Adelaide, taking on both A-League and NPL teams. For him, it’s not just a tournament—it’s a unique opportunity to compete around the country, against a wide range of opponents, in a knockout format that always brings some drama.
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This time around, Sydney FC are hoping for a fresh start after missing out on the A-League Finals last season. The team has had an intense pre-season, with a focus on sharpness and chemistry, and Youlley believes they’re in a really strong place heading into this Cup tie. He’s been asked to play a more advanced role this season, which he says is helping him showcase more of what he can do—scoring goals, creating chances, and just being a more complete threat going forward.
And he’s not the only new face settling in. Players like Paul Okon Jnr and Al Hassan Toure have also joined the squad, and Youlley has already played alongside both—Okon in the national team setup and Toure at Macarthur—so the chemistry is building quickly. He says the whole group has been gelling well and there's real belief in the squad that they can make a deep run in the Cup.
Coach Ufuk Talay has echoed that sentiment, saying they’re not underestimating Western United one bit. He knows their quality—finishing third in the league last season wasn’t by accident. But he’s confident that if Sydney FC execute their game plan, they’ve got what it takes to progress.
Kick-off is at 7:30pm AEST at Ironbark Fields, and the match is being streamed live on the Football Australia YouTube channel and 10 Play. Whether you're tuning in for the football or just curious to see the new recruits in action, it’s definitely worth a watch. Youlley summed it up perfectly: “When you play for a team like Sydney FC, there’s always an expectation to win trophies—this Cup included.”
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