
Welcome to our weekly roundup of all the football action in our region! From the vibrant community spirit to the matchday magic, let's take a look at some of the highlights over the recent weeks.
Moments of the Week - 27 June
Auckland FC sign six local Kiwis
Last week Auckland FC unveiled six local scholarship signings, marking another significant milestone for the new A-Leauge club.
"Auckland FC is thrilled to announce that six rising stars have secured their maiden professional contracts with the club, all joining the Black Knights on scholarship deals."
Top of the table clash Thursday night - LOTTO NRFL
Thursday night will see a top-of-the-table clash in the LOTTO NRFL Women's Premiership as West Coast Rangers (2nd, 33 points) host Auckland United (1st, 34 points).
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Auckland United retained their place at the top of the league after a comprehensive 6 - 1 away win over third-placed Eastern Suburbs in the Lotto NRFL Women's Premiership.
Michaela Foster signs with Auckland United FC
"We are proud to have Michaela join the club. After 2 years playing professionally for the Phoenix and representing NZ, she brings a wealth of experience to the team" - Ben Bate, Auckland United FC Premier Women Head Coach."
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OFC U16 Squad Announced
Congratulations to the 23-players named in the team set to compete at the OFC Men's U-16 Championship, taking place this July and August in Tahit.
“It is always exciting to kick off a new age group cycle and I’m really pleased with the squad we have assembled after extensive scouting and identification games” says head coach Martin Bullock. "
“We have seen from recent tournaments that the OFC nations are developing really quickly so these are going to be challenging games, especially for this age group were it is your first taste of international football. "
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Article added: Wednesday 26 June 2024