The Central Coast Mariners are a professional soccer team based in Gosford, New South Wales, Australia. They compete in the A-League, which is the top tier of Australian soccer. Founded in 2004, the team has a strong local following and plays its home games at Central Coast Stadium. The Mariners have won the A-League championship once, in the 2012-2013 season, and have also achieved success in the FFA Cup. The team's colors are yellow and navy, and they are known for their community engagement and youth development programs.