Western Sydney Wanderers Young Guns Set to Impress in NPL Men’s NSW

Western Sydney Wanderers will once again field one of the competition’s most exciting youth-focused squads in the upcoming National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW season, as the Red and Black look to make a strong impression throughout the campaign.

A number of familiar names headline the Wanderers’ line-up, with attacking threat Awan Lual set to play a key role alongside Alaat Abdul Rahman, Nathan Barrie, Ricky Fransen, Julian Cop, Jesse Cameron, Jai Rose and Tristan Vidackovic, forming the backbone of a dynamic and energetic squad.

The Wanderers’ depth is further bolstered by a group of emerging players eager to seize their opportunity at NPL level. Johnny Pavlovic, Kade Baccus, Tristan Arrarte, Joshua Cetenic, Oscar Moore, Oscar Morrison, Atiya Waraga, Harper Ryles and Noah Ovens are all expected to be players to watch as the season unfolds.

With development and competitiveness going hand in hand, the Wanderers will be keen to test themselves against experienced opposition while continuing to push their young talent forward in a demanding senior environment.

Western Sydney Wanderers will face an immediate challenge to open their 2026 campaign, hosting Rockdale Ilinden at Wanderers Football Park on Sunday, 8 February, in what shapes as a compelling Round 1 encounter.