Goalkeeper Chloe Carmichael has signed a new one-year scholarship deal with the Central Coast Mariners.
Having come through the Football NSW Institute while also featuring for the Junior Matildas, Carmichael signed her first A-League deal at the beginning of last season.
The 21-year-old was named on the bench multiple times throughout her debut campaign, learning under two of the leagues most experienced goalkeepers.
At the conclusion of the 23/24 A-League season, Carmichael stayed on the Coast, playing regularly and impressing for the Mariners Academy first grade team in the NSW League One competition.
A modern goalkeeper with strong reflexes and quality ball distribution skills, she has now returned back to the Ninja A-League squad for pre-season training and is eager for the season ahead.
“I am super excited to be back with the Mariners again,” Carmichael said.
“I learnt so much here last season, it was an amazing place to grow as a goalkeeper and I know that that will continue this year.
“I love how community based the Mariners are, being the community club, and how much the Coast get right around the team.
“It is going to be a big season, and we can’t wait to see our amazing fans again.”
Central Coast Mariners Ninja A-League Head Coach Emily Husband said she was pleased to again be able to offer Carmichael a scholarship deal for the upcoming season.
“Chloe coming in last season, she had a great year with us,” she said.
“She worked extremely hard with her development, and we were able to see that in her constant progression in training.
“We have a lot of faith in Chloe to continue to develop this year, and we look forward to working closely with her as a member of our squad this season.”