Auckland FC
Auckland FC, also known as the Navy Blues, is a professional football club based in Auckland, New Zealand. It competes in the New Zealand Football Championship, the top tier of New Zealand football. The club was founded in 1994 and has won the league title four times, the most recent being in 2018.
Auckland FC has a long and rich history, having been one of the founding members of the New Zealand Football Championship in 2004. The club has also represented New Zealand in the OFC Champions League on several occasions, reaching the final in 2011 and 2013.
The club's home ground is Kiwitea Street, which has a capacity of 5,000. The club's training ground is located at Fred Taylor Park.
Key Players
Auckland FC has a number of key players who have made significant contributions to the club's success. These players include:
- Emiliano Tade - A striker who has scored over 50 goals for the club.
- Clayton Lewis - A defender who has represented New Zealand at international level.
- Reid Drake - A midfielder who has been with the club since 2016.
- Cameron Howieson - A forward who has scored over 20 goals for the club.
- Tim Payne - A goalkeeper who has kept over 50 clean sheets for the club.
Honours
Auckland FC has won a number of honours during its history, including:
- New Zealand Football Championship (4): 2004-05, 2005-06, 2013-14, 2017-18
- OFC Champions League (0): Runners-up 2011, 2013
- ASB Charity Cup (3): 2011, 2014, 2018
Future
Auckland FC is a club with a bright future. The club has a strong squad of players and a dedicated coaching staff. The club is also committed to developing young players through its academy system. With continued investment and support, Auckland FC can continue to be a force in New Zealand football for many years to come.