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AFC Bournemouth Appoints Robert Percy Marshall as Performance Director
AFC Bournemouth is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert Percy Marshall as the club’s new Director of Medical and Performance. Marshall joins from RB Leipzig, where he has led the medical department since 2018, with an exceptional track record in elite sport performance development. As Performance Director, Marshall will lead and coordinate all…
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Auckland FC Has a Mascot!
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,…
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Scott Morris Arrives at Auckland FC
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…
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Noah Cadiou Signs for FC Lorient
FC Lorient is pleased to announce today the arrival of Rodez AF midfielder Noah Cadiou for the next four seasons, until June 2029. Trained at Olympique Marcquois, then passing through Boulogne sur Mer, Red Star and Quevilly-Rouen, Noah has today played 65 matches in Ligue 2 and 85 in National for a total of 13…
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Auckland FC Releases Mascot Shortlist
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…
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Moreirense Renews Partnership With CDT Equipment
Moreirense Futebol Clube is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with CDT Equipamentos, a brand that has been with us since 2012 as an official supplier of sports equipment. Over the years, we have built a solid relationship based on trust, quality and dedication to sport. CDT has been a key partner in…
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Auckland FC to Face Gold Coast Knights
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,…
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Community Sports Trust Enjoy Soccer Camp in Las Vegas
AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust returned to Las Vegas for a second year to deliver a week-long Soccer Camp, in partnership with City National Bank. Over 100 boys and girls aged from 7 to 14 years of age attended the five-day camp which covered training practices, fun games, challenges and tournaments. The camp continues to…
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Black Knight Football Club Acquires a Majority Interest in Moreirense Futebol Clube, a Portuguese Primeira Football Club
Black Knight Football Club (“BKFC”), a partnership led by William P. Foley, II (“Foley”), has acquired a majority ownership interest in Moreirense Futebol Clube – Futebol SAD (“Moreirense FC” or the “Club”), a Portuguese Primeira Liga football club, founded in 1938 and based in Moreira de Cónegos, Portugal. The investment in Moreirense FC advances BKFC’s…
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Truffert Joins The Cherries From Rennes
AFC Bournemouth is delighted to announce the signing of French left-back Adrien Truffert from Rennes. The Belgian-born defender joins the Cherries on a five-year deal from the Ligue 1 outfit. The 23-year-old has been a mainstay in Rennes’ senior side ever since making his debut in 2020, having previously spent two years in the B team…
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Help Create a Mascot for Auckland FC
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…
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Cherries Set to Release Club Documentary ‘The Pathway’ This Week
AFC Bournemouth are proud to reveal a never-before-seen documentary showcasing the club’s academy, The Pathway, will release on Wednesday 11th June. The special five-part series looks at the inner workings of the club’s youth department, in its second season at category two level. From the club’s under-16s making their mark in a national tournament, to academy…
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Club Confirms 24/25 Released and Retained List
AFC Bournemouth can confirm their released and retained list following the 2024/25 season. Kepa Arrizabalaga will return to his parent club Chelsea upon the expiry of his loan spell after a stellar season on the south coast. Arrizabalaga was an influential figure in the club achieving their best-ever defensive record in the Premier League, with…
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Auckland FC Back Auckland Arena for Western Springs
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…
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Cherries Get Set for International Duty
There are plenty of AFC Bournemouth players heading off on international duty this summer, with friendlies, World Cup qualifiers, Euros and a Gold Cup to keep an eye on! Take a look at who from the squad is playing where and what’s at stake for the lads: Tyler Adams Tyler Adams will compete in the…
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Legends Return in TST Squad Announcement
A whole host of AFC Bournemouth legends will be rolling back the years to take part in the highly-anticipated The Soccer Tournament (TST) in June. Legendary figures from the club’s history – including those from the 2014/15 Championship winning promotion team – will reunite for the tournament which brings top-tier talent together from around the…
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Magnificent Seven: Auckland FC Names Dominate PFA Team of the Season
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…
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Brooks and Kepa Nominated for Premier League End-of-Season Awards
AFC Bournemouth are proud to announce that two Cherries stars have been nominated for prestigious Premier League end-of-season honours. David Brooks’ composed finish against Everton on January 4th has been shortlisted for the Premier League Goal of the Season award. The Welsh international produced a stunning, calm volley from a brilliant Milos Kerkez cross, showcasing…
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Auckland FC Win at Dolan Warren Awards
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…
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Dear Auckland,
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…
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Lorient Players in National Teams
Four Lorient players have been called up to national teams during this upcoming international season. Here’s the lowdown. Montassar Talbi (Tunisia) The Tunisian Football Federation announced this Sunday the list of players called up by coach Sami Trabelsi to participate in the training camp for the friendly matches against Burkina Faso (June 2), Morocco (June…
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Men’s First Team 2024/25 Award Winners Crowned
AFC Bournemouth are proud to announce that Justin Kluivert, Ryan Christie and Dean Huijsen have each been recognised with end-of-season awards following a historic and record-breaking Premier League campaign. In a season that saw the Cherries secure their highest-ever points total and finish in a joint-record position in the top flight, the trio played pivotal…
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Christie Delighted After Sealing Supporters’ Award Double
Ryan Christie hailed the AFC Bournemouth supporters as he scooped double of awards at the end of a club-record breaking 2024/25 campaign. The Scotland international picked up the AFC Bournemouth Supporters’ Player of the Season prize, as well as the Daily Echo/Micky Cave Player of the Season award. And while he admitted the accolades came…
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Sky NZ Originals teams up with reality TV legend Dame Julie Christie and Auckland FC for an all access series taking viewers behind the scenes of the football club’s dramatic first season
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…
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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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UNFP Trophies: The Merlus Rewarded
Last night, the UNFP trophy ceremony took place in Paris. Five Lorient players were present at the Pavillon Gabriel for the end-of-season awards for French football. Having been crowned French Ligue 2 BKT champion the day before, the Merlus returned with several trophies in their suitcase. Olivier Pantaloni best coach Absent from the ceremony, Olivier…
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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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Orlando City SC Announces Affiliation Agreement with Black Knight Football Club
Orlando City SC announced today a new affiliation agreement with Black Knight Football Club (BKFC), focusing on player development, scouting operations, executive collaboration, and commercial opportunities across both organizations. The new multi-club partnership – spanning BKFC’s network of clubs including AFC Bournemouth (England), FC Lorient (France), Hibernian FC (Scotland) and Auckland FC (New Zealand) –…
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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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AFC Bournemouth Announces Acquisition of Vitality Stadium
AFC Bournemouth, and Black Knight Football Club, announced that they have entered into a binding contract to acquire the team’s home stadium, Vitality Stadium, an important next step as the club continues its growth on and off the pitch. A newly-created entity, Black Knight Stadium Limited, will officially own the stadium, which AFC Bournemouth has…
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Cherries Secure Club Record PL Points Total After Draw at Palace
AFC Bournemouth surpassed their club record points tally for a Premier League campaign following a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace. The stalemate at Selhurst Park saw the Cherries reach 49 points for the season, beating last season’s record haul of 48 in the top flight with five games remaining. The visitors could not make their…
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Winterburn Signs New Contract With the Cherries
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce that versatile midfielder Ben Winterburn has signed a new contract. Winterburn has been rewarded for his excellent progress and will remain at Vitality Stadium at least until the end of the 2026/27 season. The 20-year-old, who joined the club as an under-11, has made his Premier League and FA…
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Cherries On the Up After Victory at Vitality
AFC Bournemouth were crowned FA Women’s National League Division One South West champions following a 2-0 win against Bristol Rovers at Vitality Stadium on Sunday. Goals from Jenna Markham and Katie James saw the Cherries to victory and confirmed promotion to the Southern Premier Division with four games left to play. The full-time whistle sparked…
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Four Lorient Players in National Teams
Montassar Talbi (Tunisia) Lorient central defender Montassar Talbi (47 caps, 2 goals) has been called up by the new Carthage Eagles coach, Sami Trabelsi, for two matches counting towards the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Tunisians will face Liberia on Wednesday, March 19, and Malawi on Monday, March 24, at home. Currently leading Group H,…
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Kepa Arrizabalaga Wins Save of the Month
AFC Bournemouth goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has won the Premier League Save of the Month award for February his superb reaction stop against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Arrizabalaga showed his stunning reflexes to deny Jean-Ricner Bellegarde after an initial effort from Nelson Semedo smashed against the post. It is the second time the Spaniard has claimed the award,…
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Vegas Bourne Youth Soccer League Kick-off
Last weekend, the Vegas Bourne Youth Soccer League kicked off with a celebration of the upcoming community-based programme. Over 600 youth participants and their families gathered throughout the day to kick-off the league, joined by representatives from the Mayor’s Fund for Life and The City of Las Vegas, along with special appearances from Cherry Bear…
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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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Cherries to Play in Premier League Summer Series
AFC Bournemouth are set to participate in the Premier League Summer Series in the United States this summer. The second edition of the pre-season tournament brings world-class football and Premier League matchday experiences to three iconic locations in the USA from July 26 to August 3. Alongside Everton, Manchester United and West Ham United, we…
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Vegas Bourne Youth Soccer League
AFC Bournemouth, alongside the Vegas Golden Knights, will serve as a headline sponsor for the Vegas Bourne Youth Soccer league, a community-based, family-oriented program in the City of Las Vegas. Running for seven to nine weeks, the league focuses on physical health, inclusion, sportsmanship, and teamwork, with volunteer coaches leading the way. Both clubs will…
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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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Cherries Launch New afcbinusa Instagram Channel
AFC Bournemouth can announce the launch of the @afcbinusa Instagram account, a new official team-affiliated channel on Instagram. The account – designed to engage supporters in the United States and cultivate new ones with the tagline “Bourne in the UK, backed in the USA” – will showcase the Cherries, with an emphasis on activities in and personalities…
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Avant Water Come on Board as Proud Partner
AFC Bournemouth is delighted to announce that Avant Water have become a Proud Partner of the club. Avant have come on board for the remainder of the 2024/25 season and will continue to work with the Cherries through to 2028. Avant is an eco-friendly company, with their water packaged in 100% recycled bottles, meaning no…
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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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Kluivert Claims MMJ POTM for January
Justin Kluivert has won the Michael Matthews Player of the Month award for January. Following on from collecting the Premier League’s EA Player of the Month award, the forward has also received the club’s accolade. In a sensational month for the Dutchman, he netted six goals and provided three assists over five appearances in all competitions….
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Toon Strike Wins Kluivert Strategic Solutions GOTM
Justin Kluivert’s third goal against Newcastle United has won the Strategic Solutions Goal of the Month for January. Having picked up both the Premier League’s EA Player of the Month, as well as the club’s Michael Matthews’ Player of the Month, the Netherlands international has now scooped up a trio of awards. His long-range effort away at…
