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Auckland FC Partners with Retail Giant JD Sports 

Can black and blue really work with black and yellow? According to Auckland FC and JD Sports, they most certainly can.   Auckland FC has just signed a partnership with the global sports fashion retailer to become the official Sports Retail Partner for the 25/26 season.   The retail giant currently has seven New Zealand stores, four…

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Auckland FC Coach Steve Corica named in PFA Team of the Decade

Auckland FC head coach, Steve Corica has been named as coach in the Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) A-League Team of the Decade (2015-2025). The team celebrates the standout performers across the 2015–2025 period. The announcement was made before an audience of current and former A-League players, coaches, sponsors, fans, and administrators, celebrating a line-up of…

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Jake Girdwood-Reich Reunited with Steve Corica at Auckland FC 

Australian-born defender Jake Girdwood-Reich has joined Auckland FC on loan. The move reunites Girdwood-Reich with Auckland FC head coach Steve Corica. Corica was Sydney FC head coach when he gave the 21-year-old his A-League debut in the 22/23 season. The move provides Auckland FC with competition across the back line. “When Corica calls, you answer,’…

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ANZ Steps Up as Major Sponsor of Auckland FC, Backing the Future of Football in New Zealand

ANZ is proud to announce an expanded partnership with Auckland FC, becoming the club’s major sponsor and strategic partner as it enters its second season in the A-League. Having supported AFC since day one, ANZ’s elevated commitment reflects a shared vision with the club: to build pride in New Zealand’s largest city and grow the game from grassroots to…

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Striker Sam Cosgrove Joins Auckland FC  

Auckland FC has made a statement of intent for the season ahead with the signing of English striker Sam Cosgrove.    The 28-year-old arrives at the Black Knights from League One Barnsley FC, where he scored seven goals and registered six assists across 60 games.    The striker will boost head coach Steve Corica’s attacking options, as…

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Five Auckland FC Players Receive New Zealand International Call-Ups

Auckland FC is delighted to confirm that five of its players have been called up to represent New Zealand in the upcoming international window, which features two highly anticipated Soccer Ashes clashes against the Socceroos. New signing Oli Sail has been selected as a goalkeeper for the New Zealand national team. He will be joined by defenders Francis…

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Auckland FC Signs Australian Winger Lachlan Brook from Real Salt Lake 

Auckland FC is delighted to announce the signing of Australian winger, Lachlan Brook.  Brook, 24, has played more than 100 professional games, scoring 18 goals and arrives from Major League Soccer team, Real Salt Lake.   “It is great to be in Auckland and part of an exciting club set up,” says Brook.   “There is so…

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Auckland FC and Northern Region Football Launch Community Football Clinics  

Auckland FC and Northern Region Football (NRF) are proud to announce the launch of free community football clinics in South Auckland.   The initiative will see NRF facilitate coaching sessions with Auckland FC at local football clubs. Tailored for boys and girls aged 8 to 13, the clinics are open to all skill levels, from aspiring…

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It’s All Access, All Action and All Drama When Sky New Zealand Originals Series Forever Auckland FC Kicks Off this August 

This story might take place around the football field, but the view is like nothing you’ve seen on NZ TV before  Sky will deliver Aotearoa unprecedented access to the headline-grabbing, history-making football phenomenon, Auckland FC, when its highly anticipated Sky New Zealand Originals docuseries Forever Auckland FC premieres on Sky Open on Wednesday, 27 August at 7.30pm, with…