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Central Coast Mariners land ‘exciting’ former Young Matilda, who’s signed first A-Leagues deal

Central Coast Mariners have signed midfielder Greta Kraszula for the remainder of the 2024-25 Ninja A-League season.

Kraszula – a former Young Matilda – has signed her first A-Leagues contract as she arrives in Gosford following almost four years in the American college system, where she graduated at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).

The 22-year-old, who left Australia for Virginia Commonwealth University in 2020, featured for the CommBank Young Matildas at the 2022 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup.

“I am so excited to be here and am extremely grateful to be a part of this club. I’ve been on the Coast for a couple of days now and it honestly already feels like I am part of the Mariners Family,” Kraszula said.

“I have heard so many great things about Emily from everyone that I spoke to, especially about how much I would learn from her. She has welcomed me with open arms, and I look forward to working with her.

Kraszula started all but two of her University’s 35 games during the final two years of her college career in the United States.

She arrives with 2023-24 Semi-Finalists Central Coast seventh in the standings after back-to-back losses.

“I am delighted to have someone of Greta’s quality and experience join our team,” said Mariners head coach Emily Husband.

“We see Greta as a great ball-winning midfielder who also has that versatility that we look for. She can play both in the backline and the midfield which allows us to be flexible; it is really exciting to have her on the team.”

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