Sydney FC Confirm Kisnorbo as Coach Through 2028

Sydney FC re-sign Kisnorbo for three seasons

Kisnorbo will lead Sydney FC for the next three seasons as they chase a record sixth A-League title against Auckland FC this weekend.

After taking over in March, Kisnorbo guided Sydney FC to the playoff final and secured a permanent role following a three-month search...

 

Sydney FC appointed caretaker coach Patrick Kisnorbo as permanent head coach on Tuesday. He signed a three-year deal after guiding the team to this weekend’s A-League playoff final.

The former Australia, Leeds United, and Leicester City defender took over in late March for the rest of the season. Kisnorbo previously led Melbourne Victory to the Australian title in 2021.

Sydney FC have not lost in seven matches under him. On Saturday they face Auckland FC in the playoff final, aiming for a record sixth A-League title.

The club said it ran a three-month search for a new coach. Kisnorbo was chosen ahead of 19 other candidates from Australia and overseas.

“I've really enjoyed working with the players over the past six weeks,” Kisnorbo, ‌who has also coached in France and Japan, said in ‌a news release.

“There is an exciting future ahead for this football club and I'm looking forward to being ⁠a part ⁠of it.”

PK's staying Sky Blue 🔵

Patrick Kisnorbo has signed a three-year-deal to be Head Coach of our Men's side ✍️🙌

After an extensive three month process with over 20 candidates, Sydney FC's Board unanimously agreed Kisnorbo as the standout to lead the club into a new era 📈

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— Sydney FC (@SydneyFC) May 19, 2026