The Central Coast Mariners can confirm the departure of Kyah Simon, Faye Bryson, Casey Dumont and Paige Hayward, who all leave the club at the end of their current contracts.
Arriving from Women’s Super League club Reading FC at the beginning of the season, Bryson made 21 appearances in our return campaign to the Liberty A-League competition.
The defender scored one goal this season against Melbourne Victory, while getting a further two assists. Bryson also converted her penalty in our historic elimination final win over Melbourne Victory.
Returning to the Mariners after 15 years away from the club, Kyah Simon made 12 appearances in Yellow and Navy across the season.
Stepping on the field against Newcastle in Round 14 for the first time in 480 days after being sidelined with an ACL injury, the Matilda scored three goals for the club this campaign, as well as getting one further assist.
Arriving on the Central Coast after a long stint with Melbourne Victory, Dumont also played 12 matches for the Mariners, including all three of our finals games.
The 32-year-old’s elimination final penalty shootout heroics against her former club, where she scored one and saved two, played a crucial role in us reaching the semi-finals stages in our first season back in the league.
Hayward joined the Central Coast after two seasons with Adelaide United, playing 24 matches for the Mariners.
The versatile 29-year-old scored one goal, our match-sealer against Newcastle Jets, that helped us secure the first ever Liberty A-League F3 Derby trophy.
Central Coast Mariners Head Coach Emily Husband thanked all of the departing players for their time at the club, wishing them the best for the future.
“Everyone at the Mariners thanks Faye, Kyah, Casey and Paige for their important contributions to our historic return season to the Liberty A-League,” Husband said.
“They all played a valuable role in us reaching the semi-finals and will forever be a part of Mariners history. I wish them nothing but the best for the future.
“We have a number of exciting announcements that we look forward to being able to share with the Mariners Family soon, including re-signings and some new recruits joining us ahead of what promises to be a huge season.”
