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Six Auckland FC Players Selected for All Whites World Cup Qualifier Squad

Auckland FC is proud to announce that six players have been selected to represent New Zealand as part of the All Whites squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The selected players – Tommy Smith (defender), Nando Pijnaker (defender), Francis de Vries (defender), Alex Paulsen (goalkeeper), Logan Rogerson (winger) and Liam Gillion (winger) – will…

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R3 Match Report: Auckland FC 2-0 Wellington Phoenix

Jake Brimmer has handed Auckland a 2-0 win over Wellington Phoenix in the first-ever New Zealand Derby on Saturday afternoon. The match seemed destined for a goalless draw until a late error from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi handed Brimmer the opportunity he needed to score. Auckland, made history at Sky Stadium, extending their winning streak…

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Selling Out Game One: A New Era for Football in New Zealand

Auckland FC’s debut match didn’t just mark the beginning of their journey in the A-League—it signalled a turning point for football in New Zealand. Selling out our first game and a 2-0 victory to celebrate, is the best thing that could have happened for football in this country. Football in New Zealand has often found…

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Ebury inks sponsorship deal with Auckland FC ahead of season opener 

Ebury, one of the world’s fastest-growing global fintechs, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the A-Leagues team – Auckland FC – as the club kicks off its debut season this Saturday 19 October.   The partnership comes as Ebury opened a New Zealand office this week – its 40th worldwide – and includes support both on…

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Auckland FC Kicks Off a Brighter Future with Solar Hub: Scoring for the Planet

Auckland FC is proud to announce a game-changing partnership with Solar Hub, one of the Pacific’s largest solar sales companies, to help kick off a brighter future both on and off the field. Together, Auckland FC and Solar Hub are set to score for the planet by promoting sustainable energy solutions, championing environmental responsibility, and…

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Auckland FC Partners with Crane Brothers to Elevate Style On and Off the Pitch 

Auckland FC is proud to announce a new partnership with iconic New Zealand menswear brand, Crane Brothers.   Founded in 1999 by Murray Crane, Crane Brothers has become synonymous with artisanal craftsmanship, offering bespoke tailoring with a unique blend of heritage and modern flair. Speaking of the partnership, Murray Crane said, “It’s exciting to collaborate…

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CUPRA joins forces with Auckland FC to strengthen global partnership footprint

Auckland FC is teaming up with CUPRA, with the pioneering automotive brand becoming an official motor vehicle partner of Auckland FC.  The two organisations, united in their ambition to do things differently for the positive benefit of Auckland, signed the deal today that, amongst other things, will see the CUPRA logo adorn the shorts of…

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Sakai Appointed New Auckland FC Captain; Two Vice Captains Named

Hiroki Sakai has been appointed the new captain of Auckland FC for the 2024-2025 Isuzu UTE A-League season.   The experienced Japanese international brings a wealth of experience having represented his country in 3 World Cups and 2 Olympic games. He has played at the highest level of European football and has now stepped into…

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Auckland Football Club teams up with digital wagering brand, betcha

New Zealand’s exciting new player in the wagering industry, the digital only brand betcha, is throwing its support behind Auckland Football Club (AFC). The partnership will kick-off an exciting season of football entertainment for fans of a flutter on the footy. Betcha’s next generation of digital betting emphasises the social and competitive value of sports. …