Having burst onto the scene last season, the 16-year-old will remain in Red & Black for the upcoming W-League season.

Making her national league debut at just 15-years-old, the defender has had an incredible 10 months that has seen her play every minute in the W-League, saw her become the first Millennial to represent Australia and saw her selected as the nation’s youngest Olympian at Rio.

Having left her hometown of Cowra in regional NSW at just 11 to pursue her football dream, Carpenter’s bold decision has paid off as she has become a household name in Australian women’s sport.

“I’ve re-signed for the Wanderers for the upcoming season which I’m really excited about, I just can’t wait to start off another season with the club,” Carpenter said.

“When I started at the Wanderers less than a year ago I couldn’t imagine what was going to happen. The last 10 months have been pretty crazy: finishing W-League, straight into the Matildas, qualification for the Olympics, the Olympic tournament itself and now re-signing with the Wanderers.

“The Wanderers have done so much for me in offering me my first contract, having faith in me to perform and giving me the game time I needed to get identified for the national team.

“I’m so proud to be part of this club.”