The Central Coast Mariners, based in Gosford, New South Wales, Australia, are a professional soccer club that competes in the A-League. Founded in 2004, the club has a relatively short but eventful history. The Mariners have had their fair share of success, winning the A-League Premiership in the 2007-2008 season and the A-League Championship in the 2012-2013 season. They have also reached the A-League Grand Final on three occasions. The club's home venue is the Central Coast Stadium, which has a capacity of around 20,000 spectators. The Mariners are affectionately known as the "Yellow and Navy" due to their distinctive team colors. Notably, the club has a strong focus on youth development, nurturing and producing talented players for the future.