Australian professional women's soccer team Sydney FC have agreed a one-year sponsorship deal with PCC Lawyers, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/.

As a result of the deal, PCC Lawyers' logo will feature on the W-League side's shirt sleeves and on the front of their shorts for the 2015/16 season. The Sydney-based law firm specialises in employment law, industrial relations, and modern solutions for the workplace.

Sydney FC chief executive officer Tony Pignata said: "Women's football has certainly risen in stature following the Matildas' fantastic [Fifa] Women's World Cup run and I'm looking forward to seeing how our girls fare this season.

"I'm confident PCC Lawyers will reap full rewards from the girls during the 2015/16 season and I'm looking forward to a mutually beneficial relationship."

Director of PCC Lawyers, Helen Carter, added: "Sydney FC are a highly successful football club and we believe they align perfectly with PCC Lawyers, who are employment law specialists and are dedicated to recognising and celebrating high achieving women."

"We're glad to be on board supporting women's football in Australia and I'm eager to begin working with the Sky Blues."

The Westfield W-League is the top professional women's soccer division in Australia. The 2015/16 season kicks off in October.