The W-League currently offers four international places in each team. A total of 53 Americans and seven Canadians have played in Australia since the inaugural season in 2008/09 while 18 Americans currently play in the domestic competition.

Likewise, 15 Australians have played in the NWSL since its inaugural season in 2013, and nine took part in the 2016 season, with seven of those currently playing for the Matildas.

Kelsey Wys in action for Washington Spirit and Newcastle Jets

And with a growing number of women footballers plying their trade in both leagues, Simon believes an affiliation between the two has merit.

“I’ve actually spoken to a few players about it this year (establishing a partnership), I think it would be great, " the Matildas and Sydney FC star said.

“They’ve got allocations for the US and Canadian players, if there was some relationship there with the Aussies then I think that could be a good combination.”

Simon, has come off a tough season with NWSL wooden spooners Boston Breakers, scoring one goal from 17 appearances.

In contrast, Sydney and Matilda teammate Alanna Kennedy won the championship with Western New York Flash, and is the second Australian to have tasted success in the NWSL since Katrina Gorry was involved with Kansas City in 2014.

Simon said it was a bonus to combine the strengths from both leagues.

“America has a big support infrastructure with their college system as well, they have a bit more experience from that point of it," she said.

“It’s a different style of play over there. I definitely think in America it’s more direct. I enjoy the combination of the two. They definitely bring differences when you’re playing.

"It’s a great experience just going over there and then being able to come back here.

“The supporters really get behind the women’s football over there, they’re passionate and they get out to every game and they really stick by you no matter if you’re losing or you’re winning, so that’s really comforting as a player to have such a good support base.

“The club has been great for me as well, so I really enjoy the all-round experience and the Americans are really welcoming to us Aussies.”

Simon returned to W-League season 2016/17 in search of winning the championship after the Sky Blues missed out on the triumph losing 4-1 to Melbourne City in the Grand Final last campaign.

Sydney FC win the W-League in 2013

She believes the level of depth in the Sydney side is evident with experienced Matildas Kennedy and Caitlin Foord in the squad.

As well there are three Young Matildas – Hannah Bacon, Princess Ibini-Isei and Remy Siemsen, who scored her first goal in Sydney's 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory on Sunday.

Simon says the W-League has come a long way since she started on day one, playing for the Central Coast Mariners.

“We’re still a young nation in terms of our national league, but we’re definitely heading the right way and we're on the right track," she said.

“I definitely think this W-League is the most competitive year and even across all playing fields.

“City was a quality side last season and I think we were a couple players short of beating them and having a better team on paper.

“This year I definitely think we have the personnel that can go all the way. It's early days at the moment, we still have a long way to go and we take each week as it comes.

“I do enjoy the pressure, I feel the most pressure when I’m not 100 per cent or if I’m not carrying niggles or little injuries. I’ve been battling with for the last few weeks so that’s frustrating from my end.

"When I’m 100 per cent fit and healthy, I definitely thrive off that pressure.”