It’s understood the trio are close to sealing moves to the Wanderers for this coming season.

And under inaugural Wanderers coach Stephen Roche – a former Mariners W-League coach - they are set to be joined by a number of rising stars.

Brisbane Roar's talented Matildas striker Catherine Cannuli - herself a former Sydney FC player - is another said to be close to signing with Wanderers.

Other players said to be set for the new club include ex Central Coast trio Jenna Kingsley, Sam Spackman and Trudi Camilleri as well as Alesha Clifford and Olivia Kennedy.

Sydney FC’s biggest signing of the off-season, Sam Kerr, is due to arrive in the Harbour City from Perth in the coming week in what will be a massive boost for the Sky Blues’ W-League hopes.

It’s understood the W-League will kick off on October 20.

The Sydney derby between the Sky Blues and Wanderers is slated for the second round of the competition – a week after the much anticipated inaugural A-League Sydney derby.