Canberra United coach Heather Garriock invited South Africans Refiloe Jane and Rhoda Mulaudzi to trial after being sent their YouTube highlights by a fan.
Canberra United duo Karly Roestbakken and Aoife Colvill have returned from international duty with the Young Matildas.
The biggest name in Australian soccer,Matildas star Sam Kerr's fame even stretches to South Africa.
South African duo Refiloe Jane and Rhoda Mulaudzi combined to defeat reigning W-League champions Melbourne City.
Sykes was a fan favourite in 10 seasons at United before retiring at just 26 last season.
Scotland's Rachel Corsie and Ireland's Denise O'Sullivan are teammates again after five years.
The teams,coaches,key players and predictions for season 11 of the W-League season.
Canberra United coach Heather Garriock has build a new-look squad around Matildas superstar Ellie Carpenter.
Chilean star Maria Josa Rojas will make her W-League debut in Canberra's season opener on Sunday.
Heather Reid could be part of an FFA board overhaul following the departure of chairman Steven Lowy.
Canberra has just one spot left to fill before the W-League season starts.