mattfayle, Author at Auckland

1 year ago

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...

1 year ago

Auckland A-Leagues franchise team name set to be announced

Bill Foley, owner of Auckland’s new A-League franchise. Photo / Photosport The name of Auckland’s new A-League franchise will be announced next Thursday. The Herald understands The Black Knights is the front-runner for the name of the club, who are joining the A-League Men...

1 year ago

Auckland A-Leagues club to unveil name, colours, kit next month

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. LAWRENCE SMITH/STUFF...

1 year ago

Auckland expansion team awarded full A-Leagues license

WATCH: New A-Leagues team in Auckland officially confirmed! 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...

1 year ago

A-Leagues expansion club AKL Football 24 unveil Director of Football

AKL Football 24 have named Terry McFlynn as their director of football ahead of the club’s inaugural Isuzu UTE A-League season in 2024-25. There will be an A-Leagues club in Auckland after Bournemouth owner Bill Foley was awarded a full...

1 year ago

‘It was a rollercoaster ride’ – Harry Ngata on Auckland’s football history

Fresh off the announcement of the new A-League side in Auckland, ex New Zealand International Harry Ngata talks through his experiences with the Auckland Kings and why it’s the perfect time for a new team in NZ.