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Go Media Stadium Named Best Atmosphere by PFA

Go Media Stadium, our home and fortress, has been recognised for its atmosphere in the PFA Stadiums of the Season awards.   The award recognises the how fans make playing football special, and with the highest average attendance in the A-League (18,101) it is no surprise our home has won this prestigious award.   A-League Men players rate stadiums…

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Five Auckland FC Players Named In All Whites Squad, Five More in U20s New Zealand Side

Auckland FC is proud to announce that five of our players have been selected for the upcoming All Whites squad, reinforcing the club’s growing contribution to New Zealand football at the highest level.  Callan Elliot, Tommy Smith, Nando Pijnaker, Francis de Vries and Alex Paulsen have all earned national team call-ups ahead of the next…

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Semi-final Leg One: Melbourne Victory 0 – 1 Auckland FC

A tetchy, gritty game that felt like it had the potential to test Auckland was successfully passed on a cold and wet night in Melbourne. A Logan Rogerson header in the 66th minute was the difference on an away trip like few others. Auckland’s first-ever taste of finals football, and a game that had some real…

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Auckland FC and New Zealand Football Sign Talent Development Partnership

New Zealand Football and Auckland FC, working in partnership with federations and clubs, have today signed a partnership agreement to support the growth and progression of future professional players from the amateur domestic game to the A-Leagues and beyond. The agreement, which is supported by FIFA, sees Auckland FC align with New Zealand Football’s High…

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We’ve Won the Premiership! What’s Next for Auckland FC? 

The Premiership is awarded to the team that finishes at the top of the A-League Men ladder at the end of the regular season.   On Saturday, April 26th, after Melbourne City and Adelaide United drew 0 – 0, Auckland FC were officially crowned Premiers, with two games still left to play, as no other…

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Auckland FC Win Premier’s Plate in Debut Season

Auckland FC, Auckland’s new home team in the A-League Men, has won the Premier’s Plate in their inaugural season. Winning the plate means Auckland FC make history, becoming the first New Zealand team to win a piece of silverware in the Australasian league. The Premier’s Plate was secured with two games to spare after Melbourne…

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Six Auckland FC Players Named in All Whites Home World Cup Qualifier Squad

Auckland FC is proud to announce that six players of the 21-strong squad, have been selected for the New Zealand national team ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup campaign in New Zealand. This marks a significant achievement for the club and highlights our goal of developing top-tier footballing talent. The selected players are vice-captain…

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Hiroki Sakai Extends Contract With Auckland FC

Auckland FC captain Hiroki Sakai has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him at the Black Knights until the end of the 25/26 season.   The Japanese right-back has become an integral part of the team – scoring one, assisting another, and at the heart of a defence that has kept nine clean sheets, conceding the…

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Auckland FC Appoint Head Coach to Lead Reserves

Auckland FC has reached another major milestone in the development of the club, with the announcement of Luke Casserly as Reserve Team Head Coach.   Casserly will be responsible for leading the Black Knight’s reserve team as they embark on the club’s debut season in the Northern League.   He will also come onboard as an assistant…

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AUT Named Official Partner with Auckland FC

In an exciting new development, AUT has become an official partner of New Zealand’s newest A-League club, Auckland FC.  Non-commercial in nature, the partnership will provide a number of mutually beneficial opportunities and benefits for AUT students, staff and the players themselves – whose team represents a first for Tāmaki Makaurau in 17 years.  Auckland…