Hi Andrew

Off-season = wedding season!

Congratulations to Jake Brimmer on his marriage to Amelia.

Also, congratulations to Michael Woud, who proposed to his long-term girlfriend Zana!

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 has played in the competition.  

The Hahn Australia Cup 2025 Round of 32 will be played over two weeks in July from Saturday, 19 July to Wednesday, 30 July. 

It’s anticipated that venues, dates and timings for the Round of 32 will be made available by Monday, 30 June, as Football Australia works with participating clubs and Member Federations to navigate existing match schedules and ground availability. 

The Gold Coast Knights currently sit third in the NPL Queensland table. The team plays its home games at the Gold Coast Croatia Sports Centre.  

The club based in the suburb of Carrara, just 15 minutes from Surfers Paradise. A crowd of around 2,500 is anticipated, no doubt boosted by Kiwis living locally or those keen to head over the Tasman for some winter sun.  

Ticket information will be released by the Gold Coast Knights shortly.  

The AFC Table - Episode 4: Jonty Bidois Cooks Up a Storm | Auckland FC x Ninja Kitchen

On this episode of The AFC Table, Jonty Bidois takes charge of the kitchen (kind of). With ingredients flying and confidence fading, the boys think they’re better off grabbing other scran… Find out what went wrong in Jonty’s culinary debut. 

This is an episode you don't want to miss! Watch now!

We're thrilled to welcome two exciting 17-year-old talents to the Auckland FC Reserves squad: defender Evan Masamba, previously with Auckland United and Onehunga Sports, and goalkeeper Liam Hill, from Fencibles United.

Catch them both in action this Saturday, 5:30pm as Auckland FC Reserves take on East Coast Bays at Bay City Park.

As Director of Football Terry McFlynn recently told the A-Leagues, our Reserves and Talent Development Centre are key to building Auckland FC’s future.

Auckland FC chose not to run a full academy down to U-13s to avoid weakening local clubs. Instead, they’ve partnered with 18 Talent Development Programme (TDP) clubs across Auckland, Northland and WAIBOP, supporting them with coaching resources, analysis, education, nutrition, and strength & conditioning.

The goal is to elevate youth development across the region without centralising talent into a single team and diluting local competition.

Tuesday 9 September 2025 | All Whites v Socceroos

Support your Auckland FC All Whites at Go Media Stadium, Auckland, this September as they face Australia’s Socceroos in the iconic Soccer Ashes Trophy clash!

Bring the whole family and soak up a thrilling evening of football in a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere.

Get your tickets now - it will sell out!

Our Auckland FC Holiday Camps are back - and they’re bigger than ever!

Our Holiday Camps are 4-day programmes designed for 7-14-year-old boys and girls, and are open to anyone. The camps are designed to be fun and inclusive and follow the Auckland FC and AFC Bournemouth coaching philosophy. Auckland FC holiday camps are suitable for all levels of ability. 

June 30th to July 3rd Options:

AUT North Campus, Fencibles United, or St Cuthbert's School.

July 7th to July 10th Options:

FC Tauranga Moana, Ellerslie FC, Bay Olympic or Auckland Grammar.

The CUPRA Terramar, Formentor & Leon Sportstourer are here.

Meet the all-new Terramar, refreshed Formentor, and evolved Leon Sportstourer. Each one delivering bold design, dynamic performance, and pure CUPRA character. Explore the range and latest offers available now.

Auckland FC,
Your New Home Team 💙