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New Zealand midfielder Lachlan Bayliss announced his Auckland FC arrival with an audacious 35-meter strike over the goalkeeper's head, sparking a 3-1 season-opening victory. The 24-year-old All Whites player added a second goal in what he called "the best feeling ever" in front of home fans.
A New Zealand football team has won an A-League title for the first time ever, sparking citywide celebrations and marking the country's first trans-Tasman league victory in over a decade. Auckland FC claimed the championship in just their second season, defeating Australian powerhouse Sydney FC in front of nearly 30,000 home fans.
New Zealand goalkeeper Michael Woud had to ask his fiancée for the ultimate favor: postponing their wedding so he could play in the World Cup. She said yes without hesitation.
Thousands of fans packed downtown Auckland to celebrate their soccer team winning the A-League championship in just its second season. Less than 24 hours after the historic victory, players rode through the city on a double-decker bus with the trophy.
After two decades of trying, New Zealand finally has an A-League champion. Auckland FC clinched the 2026 grand final with a 1-0 victory over Sydney FC in front of 28,374 roaring home fans.
A New Zealand team has won the A-League Men's championship for the first time in history, with Auckland FC defeating Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a roaring home crowd. The expansion club claimed the title in just their second season, making one of the fastest rises to glory in Australian soccer history.
A New Zealand football club just punched their ticket to the world stage. Auckland FC's 1-0 semifinal victory earned them a spot at FIFA's Intercontinental Cup, where they'll face some of the planet's best teams.
New Zealand's Auckland FC sold every ticket to their historic grand final appearance in just six minutes. The team made history as the first Kiwi men's side to reach the A League finals in only their second season.
One of the world's top women's football clubs is coming to New Zealand this August, bringing global superstars to inspire the next generation. The historic match at Eden Park marks a major win for women's sports in the country.
A stunning last-minute free kick from young Lachlan Brook rescued Auckland FC's playoff hopes after their coach was sent off for protesting. The dramatic 2-2 draw keeps them second on the table with two games left.
Auckland FC returned to the top of the A-League table after breaking a three-match winless streak with a hard-fought victory. Goalkeeper Michael Woud bounced back from recent setbacks to help secure the crucial three points.
An 18-year-old substitute broke a scoreless deadlock in the 92nd minute, then watched his 37-year-old teammate seal the win with a penalty in the 100th minute. Auckland FC's dramatic 2-0 victory over PNG Hekari keeps their perfect record alive in style.