Eleven-year-old Agnes Jun has won the Auckland FC mascot competition with her colourful entry, Tāma the Kingfisher. Tāma, short for Tāmaki Makaurau, beat out more than 250 entries to win the competition, with judges praising the practicality of the costume, as well as the bright colours making it hard to miss. “I chose a kōtare,…
Goalkeeper Scott Morris has joined Auckland FC from Stoke City. Morris, 24, grew up in Nelson, first playing for Richmond Athletic before spending time with Wairarapa United, Tasman United, and Hawkes Bay United. Two outstanding seasons at Christchurch United sealed a move to Stoke City, then in the Championship – the second tier of English…
After two-weeks and more than 250 submissions, Auckland FC has released its shortlist of the five designs for a potential club mascot. The shortlist reflects the submissions that were received, the majority being birds followed by knights, and then interesting uses and interpretations of the Sky Tower. The biggest debate since the flag referendum starts…
Auckland FC will travel to Queensland to face the Gold Coast Knights in the Hahn Australia Cup 2025 Round of 32. This Knight-on-Knight clash will be the first time Auckland FC will have played in the competition. The Hahn Australia Cup 2025 Round of 32 will be played over two weeks in July from Saturday,…
Auckland FC is on the hunt for a mascot. One that represents the city of Auckland, the club and our record-breaking first year as Auckland FC. But whether it’s big and blue, fluffy and cute or something completely out of the ordinary, is being left for you to decide. We want you to submit your best…
Auckland FC is backing Auckland Arena, a venue that will transform Western Springs Stadium into a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose venue that combines sport, culture and entertainment. Auckland Council and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU), who currently own and operate Western Springs Stadium, are seeking feedback from the public on options for the venue’s future use. The first option is Auckland Arena, a…
Auckland FC have dominated the PFA Team of Season list, with six of our players plus Head Coach Steve Corica featuring in the team. The Black Knights to feature are; Alex Paulsen in goal, Hiroki Sakai at right back, Francis de Vries at left back, Louis Verstraete in centre midfield, with Guillermo May and Nando…
Steve Corica, Alex Paulsen and Francis de Vries all scored at the A-Leagues 2025 Dolan Warren Awards. Steve Corica was named Isuzu UTE A-League Coach of the Year. Men’s Shark Fan Player of the Year went to Francis de Vries and for the second year running, Alex Paulsen picked up Isuzu UTE A-League Goalkeeper of…
What a season. It has been truly remarkable and exceeded my expectations; both on the field and off it. The fan support for the Black Knights has been incredible and for that I want to say, ‘thank you’. Saturday’s semi-final loss wasn’t the ending we all hoped for but don’t let diminish what has been…
All access, all action, all drama – Forever Auckland FC! Sky New Zealand Originals has teamed up with Aotearoa’s doyen of reality TV, Dame JulieChristie and her team at NHNZ Worldwide and Auckland FC for Forever Auckland FC, an unprecedented all-access eight-part docuseries taking viewers behind the scenes of A-League football phenomenon, Auckland FC. Airing on Sky…