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Full-back Soler Completes Move to Cherries
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce the signing of full-back Julio Soler on a long-term contract. The 19-year-old Argentina youth international arrives from Primera División outfit Lanús for an undisclosed fee. He becomes the club’s second senior men’s player to arrive in the January transfer window, following the signing of Matai Akinmboni. President of football…
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Alvarium Joins Auckland FC as Premium Partner
Auckland FC has welcomed wealth manager Alvarium to the club as a premium partner. Malcolm McKinnon, Chief Executive Officer of Alvarium said the wealth manager was excited to be part of the Auckland FC journey. “Our team is always looking for opportunities to support commendable partners who combine high performance with great community engagement. We…
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Auckland Radiology Partners with Auckland FC
Auckland Radiology partners with Auckland FC to provide world-class medical imaging services. Auckland Radiology Group (ARG), a division of RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group is thrilled to announce that they are an official partner of Auckland FC, Auckland’s new professional football club that competes in the A-League Men. Through this partnership, ARG will supply their world-class…
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Auckland FC Creates Fan Representative Group
Auckland FC is proud to have created its inaugural Fan Representative Group (FRG). The FRG is designed to provide fans with a direct line into the club to share feedback, ideas, and for the club to keep fans updated and consult on any changes. Being first and foremost a community club, we have set up the…
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Partner Club: Extension of the Partnership With Auray FC
FC Lorient and Auray FC signed an extension of their partnership contract last month. The continuation of this collaboration should allow the two clubs to work hand in hand on the development of all categories, from the football school to the women’s teams. The support actions will be extended (access to training sessions, internships, open…
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AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust Donate Over 1000 Football Books to Local Schools
Books from the British comic series, Roy of the Rovers, which is based on the life of a fictional footballer were donated to AFC Bournemouth, by writer Tom Palmer. AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust took on the initative to use the book donation to promote and encourage reading among young people by handing out over…
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Community Sports Trust helps support social skills and friendships through Premier League Inspires
In partnership with School Games, AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust recently hosted a transition tournament as part of the Premier League Inspires programme at Ringwood Community Hub. The tournament was a participation event to support social skills and friendships for students who are starting their journey in secondary school. The event saw 62 year 7…
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AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust host Premier League Inspires Trailblazers at Vitality Stadium
Students from Glenmoor and Winton Academy’s Diversity Club visited Vitality Stadium for this year’s Premier League Inspires Trailblazers event, to celebrate black history month and the Premier League, No Room for Racism campaign. The event saw students on a tour of the stadium, which included the changing rooms, tunnel and pitch side, as well as…
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Club Proudly Support White Ribbon Day
Saturday’s match against Brighton & Hove Albion saw various AFC Bournemouth staff members proudly wearing their white ribbons around Vitality Stadium. Last week, we announced we were becoming a Supporter Organisation of White Ribbon UK, and marked the charity’s day of action over the weekend. We have worked closely with Dorset Police and BCP Council…
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Get Closer to Auckland FC!
Whether you’re at the game, on the go, or watching from home, the new Auckland FC app allows you to stay connected with your favourite club in ways never before possible. The app’s My Profile Hub is at the heart of the new features, offering fans a fully customisable experience. Upon registering and logging in,…
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Sandbanks Clothing Become the Club’s Arrival Wear Partner
AFC Bournemouth are excited to announce a new partnership with local fashion brand Sandbanks Clothing, who will be the club’s Arrival Wear Partner. Named after the stunning Sandbanks area on the club’s doorstep, the company will be providing men’s first-team players with a range of apparel and outerwear to be worn as they arrive for home and…
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Cherries Become Supporter Organisation of White Ribbon
We at AFC Bournemouth are proud to become a Supporter Organisation of White Ribbon, a leading UK charity engaging men and boys to prevent violence against women and girls. We will be officially supporting White Ribbon Day on Monday 25th November, when staff and different age groups at the club’s academy will receive training on…
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CST Focuses on Respect During Anti-Bullying Week
The Community Sports Trust celebrated Anti-Bullying Week 2024 – which took place from Monday 11th to Friday 15th November – with the aim of raising awareness of bullying through teaching effective responses. The Premier League partnered with the Anti-Bullying Alliance to create the 2024 theme ‘choose respect’, which provided curriculum-linked teaching resources. With the Premier League’s focus…
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Women: Signing of a Partnership with Pluvigner
The women’s section of FC Lorient is pleased to announce the signing of a partnership with that of Keriolets de Pluvigner. The partnerships signed by the club aim to strengthen ties with amateur clubs wishing to develop the youth categories of their women’s section. Through this partnership, FC Lorient will support the Keriolets de Pluvigner…
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Cuss Credits Players After Soaring to Top of League Table
Steve Cuss saw AFC Bournemouth soar to the summit of National League Division One South West before challenging his players to continue their sublime form. A hat-trick from Jenna Markham, as well as a double for Erin Bloomfield paved the way for the Cherries to seal an emphatic 8-0 win at Portishead Town today. Phoebe…
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Jani-King Becomes Auckland FC Latest Official Partner
Award-winning, Commercial Cleaning Franchise Company, Jani-King (NZ) has been welcomed into the Auckland FC family as the ‘Official Cleaning Partner’ and sponsor of the ‘Group of the Knight’ video board. With more than 550 franchisees and 3,000 clients, Jani-King (NZ) has grown into one of the country’s biggest commercial cleaning companies by delivering to the…
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Auckland FC Welcomes Two New Clubs to Youth Development Partnership
We are now proudly partnered with 17 out of the 18 TDP clubs from the NRF and WAIBOP Federations. Auckland FC is excited to announce the addition of two more clubs Cambridge Football Club and Hamilton Wanderers to our Youth Development Club Partnership, bringing us closer to a full network of Talent Development Programme (TDP)…
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The Official AFC Bournemouth App
We’re excited to announce the launch of our official AFC Bournemouth app, which gives supporters a new way to connect and stay updated – right from your phone. Download our official AFC Bournemouth app now from the App Store here, or from the Google Play Store here. Gain access to the full suite of benefits of the official AFC Bournemouth…
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Auckland FC Launches Youth Development Pathway with Northern Region football and WAIBOP Federations
Auckland FC is proud to announce the launch of the Youth Development Club Partnership, an initiative designed to nurture young talent and deepen connections with football communities in the Northern Region Football and WAIBOP Federations. Auckland FC invited all Talent Development Pathway (TDP) clubs within Northern Regional Football and WAIBOP to sign a Memorandum of…
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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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Amuzo Games on board as Junior Cherries partner
AFC Bournemouth is delighted to sign a two-year partnership with Amuzo Games, who come on board as an Official Junior Cherries Partner. Amuzo is an award-winning independent games studio based in Bournemouth, working with some of the best global children’s brands such as Dobble, LEGO, Netflix and Disney, as well as publishing their own games….
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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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R1 Match Wrap: Auckland FC 2-0 Brisbane Roar
Auckland FC made a historic debut in the 2024/25 Isuzu UTE A-League with a 2-0 victory over Brisbane Roar at a sold-out Go Media Stadium on Saturday afternoon. In front of a sold-out home crowd, Auckland FC’s first-ever A-League match saw an own goal from Brisbane Roar and a late strike from Logan Rogerson secure…
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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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FC Lorient renews its sponsorship agreement with the Kerpape Endowment Fund
Arnaud Tanguy, General Manager of FC Lorient and Éric Richard, President of the Kerpape endowment fund, in the presence of Emmanuel Robert, Director of Development of FC Lorient, Caroline Maringue, Director of the Kerpape mutualist center for functional rehabilitation and re-adaptation, and Pascale Stéphan, Head of the Kerpape Endowment Fund, signed the renewal for three…
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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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AFC Bournemouth partner with Kyoto Sanga
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to enter into a co-operation agreement with Japanese club Kyoto Sanga. The partnership sees the two clubs collaborate in various ways for the mutual benefit of their footballing operations. Formed in 1922 as Kyoto Shiko Club, Kyoto Sanga has a long and storied history and are the oldest club competing in…
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AFC Bournemouth’s Bevan Inspires Community Sports Trust’s Disability Pathway Participants
AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust’s Disability Pathway is for anyone with any form of learning and/or physical disability to learn, develop and progress in an inclusive football environment. Earlier this month disability participants had a special surprise, Ability Counts Under 12s were visited by AFC Bournemouth’s centre-back, Owen Bevan at their Monday evening training session….
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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. …
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NBA’s Steven Adams is the latest high-profile investor in Auckland FC
Houston Rockets star Steven Adams becomes the latest in an impressive line-up of investors into the new Auckland A-League team, Auckland FC. Adams joins Bill Foley, Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams and the recently announced trio of former All Whites, Tim Brown, Winston Reid (former English Premier League player) and Noah Hickey, in the investor line-up….
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Auckland FC Announces Official Partnership With ANZ Bank New Zealand
ANZ is named the Official Partner and Official Bank of Auckland FC, as an exclusive partner of the Black Knights Auckland (October 9, 2024) – Today, the Auckland Football Club unveiled an official partnership with ANZ Bank New Zealand. ANZ, a long-standing supporter of sport in New Zealand, is coming on board to back the Auckland FC from day…
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Auckland FC’s Heartfelt $100,000 Kick Back Initiative for Local Football Clubs
Auckland NZ – At Auckland FC, embedding ourselves in the community and helping in the development of young local talent here in Auckland has been at the core of who we are. We’re excited to announce that the contributions of our club kickback initiative will be paid to local clubs. We committed to giving back…
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Football Fix is the Official Social Football Partner of Auckland FC
Auckland FC is proud to announce FootballFix as the official Social Football Partner, bringing together two key players in Auckland’s football community. Why FootballFix? FootballFix has long been a cornerstone for small-sided football fans across Auckland, offering the perfect mix of competitive play and social connection. With this new partnership, we’re blending the best of…
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Cherries Continue Successful Trethowans Partnership
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to partner with Trethowans for the 2024/25 season. Trethowans, a leading law firm with five offices across the central south of England, offer a broad range of legal services for businesses and individuals. The firm, which is widely recommended by the UK’s independent legal directories, will enter their seventh year in partnership…
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Hill Osborne Enter 15th Consecutive Year In Partnership
Long-standing sponsor, Hill Osborne, have extended their partnership with the club for the 2024/25 season. The firm will enter their 15th consecutive year working alongside the club and they’ll continue to be an official partner of The Net, which is AFC Bournemouth’s free-to-join business club. Hill Osborne are one of the largest independent accounting firms…
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Auckland Football Club Secures a Special Place In Barfoot & Thompson’s Heart
Auckland’s biggest real estate company Barfoot & Thompson has joined forces with Auckland Football Club (AFC) to bring an exciting season of football entertainment to Aucklanders. Barfoot & Thompson have a saying, if our name is on it, our heart is in it and for the real estate behemoth, this partnership is no different. As…
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Auckland FC Partners With Media Giant MZME To Reach New Audiences
Auckland FC is thrilled to be exclusively partnering with NZME, providing the opportunity to reach their combined radio, digital and print audience of 3.6 million Kiwis. NZME is getting behind AFC to support the country’s newest professional sports team, working closely with the club to go beyond general news to create and publish rich content…
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Tee Screen Become Champion Regional Partner
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce a three-year partnership with local firm, Tee Screen. A company proudly rooted in Bournemouth, the firm provide durable and intuitive touchscreen devices, which will be situated in and around Vitality Stadium in order to help supporters on a matchday. Signing on as the club’s first Champion Regional Partner, Tee…
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Rebel Sport Joins Forces With Auckland FC
Auckland FC and Rebel Sport have signed a partnership which will see the iconic Kiwi sports retailer become the club’s new training kit sponsor and AFC development centre. As New Zealand’s home of sport, Rebel Sport are passionate about encouraging all kiwis to get involved with sport – and this means enabling and inspiring more…
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Clean Sheet With Uber Eats is Back in the Premier League
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce that Uber Eats have renewed their partnership and remain as the club’s official food delivery platform. Signing on for the next two seasons, the sponsorship will see the return of our popular Clean Sheets with Uber Eats promotion following its success in 2023/24. The deal sees fans get 50%…
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Cunulo9 Signs Agreement to Partner With Auckland FC
NZ-based digital communications business Cumulo9 joins Auckland FC as one of the club’s inaugural partners. Auckland FC and Cumulo9 have signed a partnership that will see the Kiwi digital communications business become an inaugural partner of the club in 2024. New Zealand-based digital communications leader Cumulo9 has officially signed on as an inaugural partner of…
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Neill Blake to Take Up New Black Knight Role
AFC Bournemouth can confirm that long-standing chief executive Neill Blake is to take on a new role at Black Knight Football Club (“BKFC”) after the closing of the summer transfer window. Since Neill’s arrival in June 2009 the club has seen a remarkable transformation, rising from League Two to the Premier League. With this new appointment,…
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REIDSteel Extend Premier League Kicks Sponsorship
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce that REIDsteel will continue to sponsor Premier League Kicks Christchurch this season. The Christchurch-based structural steel company will also continue as an official partner of the Community Sports Trust for 2024/25. Premier League Kicks was formed in partnership with the Metropolitan Police with the aim of involving young people…
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Alan & Thomas Enter Into Partnership Extension
Local insurance supplier Alan & Thomas, part of the Brown & Brown Group, has continued their long-standing partnership with AFC Bournemouth. Alan & Thomas, who’s head office is based in Poole, have been working with the Cherries for over 25 years, most recently as official commercial insurance supplier. And after signing a two-year extension to…
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Auckland FC Welcomes Three Former All Whites to Ownership Group
Three former All Whites; Winston Reid, Tim Brown and Noah Hickey have joined the Auckland FC ownership group. The trio bring knowledge of what it takes to succeed as a player at the highest level, with over 580 professional and international appearances between them. They also bring a united passion for New Zealand football and…
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Goadsby and AFC Bournemouth Enter 11th Year of Partnership
One of the UK’s top-ranked property providers will be helping to make an impact in the local community alongside AFC Bournemouth’s Community Sports Trust. Goadsby estate agents, surveyors and valuers are in their 11th year of partnership with the club and will be celebrating by continuing to support schools in the local area with the Respect…
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Cherries Become First Club to Collab With WWE 2K
AFC Bournemouth are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with the globally renowned WWE 2K video game series. The groundbreaking collaboration will see the Cherries be the first Premier League club that WWE 2K have formed a tag team with, consequently seeing several digital campaigns that will entertain fans and showcase the immersive experience…
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Kinsey Agrees New Long-Term Deal With Cherries
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce Max Kinsey has agreed terms on a new long-term contract with the club. The talented 19-year-old has penned a fresh deal at Vitality Stadium after an impressive 2023/24 campaign. Centre-back Kinsey played 31 times for the development squad last season, scoring four goals as Alan Connell’s side finished third…
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BJ88 To Become Front of Shirt Partner
AFC Bournemouth has announced bj88 as the club’s front-of-shirt partner for both the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons. An official Asian sports betting partner and a now Principal Partner of the club, the company was founded in 2021 and is an established firm in Asia, soon to be present in the UK under the domain name…
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Utilita Become Official Energy and Sustainability Partner
AFC Bournemouth is to become one of the greenest sporting outfits in the UK thanks to a groundbreaking new deal. The club is delighted to announce an impactful three-year agreement with Utilita, its official Energy and Sustainability Partner going forward. Utilita has already started to deliver the installation of over 600 solar panels at the…
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Special edition Michael B. Jordan kit revealed
AFC Bournemouth are thrilled to announce their first product range in collaboration with club owner, actor, director, and producer Michael B. Jordan, which will be seen on the pitch during the club’s Bourne In The USA preseason tour of California. Two special edition kits have been designed in the club’s traditional red and black colours,…
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In detail: new Michael B. Jordan special edition kit
Two special edition kits have been designed for AFC Bournemouth in collaboration with club owner, actor, director, and producer Michael B. Jordan. The pair of kits are in the club’s traditional red and black colours, with a striking interlocking cherry pattern throughout. An exclusive MBJ x AFCB tag will feature on the range to signify…
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Olivier Pantaloni Appointed Coach of FC Lorient
FC Lorient is pleased to announce today the arrival of Olivier Pantaloni as coach. The experienced technician, who has had convincing results at AC Ajaccio, including two promotions to Ligue 1 (2011 and 2022), has signed a two-year contract with Les Merlus. It was in February 2009, after a career as a player and an…
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Auckland FC Appoint Cam Kilgour As Team Manager
Auckland FC is thrilled to announce the appointment of Cam Kilgour as the club’s Team Manager. Kilgour’s extensive career means he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Auckland FC. He’s spent over 20 years in professional and amateur rugby management, contributing to renowned teams such as the Auckland Blues, Canterbury, the Cook Islands,…
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Black Knight Football Club Names Tim Bezbatchenko as President
Bezbatchenko has enjoyed tremendous success in leadership roles in Major League Soccer, including the last six seasons as President and General Manager of the Columbus Crew. Beginning in July, Bezbatchenko will work with BKFC’s portfolio of clubs to improve and better coordinate player development and recruiting, enhance player pathways and optimize commercial opportunities across the…
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Auckland FC Appoint Danny Hay As Assistant Coach
Auckland FC is thrilled to announce the appointment of New Zealand football icon Danny Hay as the club’s Men’s Assistant Coach. Hay’s extensive career as both a player and coach means he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Auckland FC. As the 2024/25 Isuzu UTE A-League season approaches, Hay will work alongside head…
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Auckland Appoint Steve Corica As Maiden Isuzu UTE A-League Coach
AKL Football 24 have appointed Steve Corica as their inaugural Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s head coach, ahead of club’s debut in the 2024-2025 season. Former Sydney FC boss Corica is the club’s second football appointment, and will work alongside former teammate Terry McFlynn, Director of Football, on the recruitment of the men’s playing squad and style of…
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US Businessman Bill Foley Announces New Auckland Based A-Leagues Team
The billionaire’s new club will play in the A-League Men’s comp from next year. The billionaire’s new club will play in the A-League Men’s comp from next year. The new Auckland A-Leagues club backed by American billionaire Bill Foley is set to reveal its name, brand identity and playing kit next month, while several signings, including…
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Auckland expansion team awarded full A-Leagues license
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has announced the award of a full A-Leagues licence to Bill Foley. The full licence award confirms Auckland’s entry to the A-Leagues for the 2024-25 season, with the men’s team due to join the Isuzu UTE A-League Men in Season 2024-25 and the Liberty A-League Women’s team in Season 2025-26….
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Bill Foley: A Letter to Supporters
To All Supporters of The Cherries, in the UK and around the world, It is with a deep sense of gratitude and excitement that I share with you the news that my partners and I have completed the acquisition of AFC Bournemouth. I have been looking forward to this chance to connect with you since…
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AFC Bournemouth Acquired by Bill Foley-Led Partnership
Bill had attended the Cherries’ victory over Leicester City in October ahead of completing the deal, which has now been ratified by the Premier League. A businessman and philanthropist, Bill also has an extensive background in sports including tremendous success as the founder and owner of the National Hockey League’s Vegas Golden Knights, the first…
