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.
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“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.
“I can’t wait to get started, put on the Yellow and Navy jersey and to see what this season brings.”
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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.
“She is coming off the back of a fantastic four years in the American College system and as a result of that, will bring the experience and great technical qualities that come from being in a full-time program.
“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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