Podcasts about A-League

The Vuck fall in the Grand Final to close out the 24/25 A-League Men's Season. We discuss the game as well as look back upon a season that was a rollercoaster and celebrate the 10th season of FVS. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK

The Vuck play the role of dream killers once again marching into Auckland and disposing of the so-called best team in the league to make a record 8th Grand Final. Get pumped up Vucktorians this is a huge episode! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK

That was a tough weekend. Then Vuck were suffocated by a professional Auckland. The Wuck fell in their grand final on penalties after a scrap with Central Coast and the Young Vucks lose their third on the bounce. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK

Auckland FC are striving for a fast start in this evening's A-League semi-final return leg against Melbourne Victory at Mt Smart. The Black Knights take a one-goal advantage into the sold-out re-match, the last stop before the grand final. Coach Steve Corica says a week off ahead of the first leg meant they were a bit rusty...but he doesn't expect that to be the case again. Auckland FC defender Dan Hall joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview this evening's season-defining game. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC have the second leg of their A-League semi-final clash against Melbourne Victory tomorrow night. It's the home leg for AFC – with Go Media Mount Smart Stadium expected to be a sellout with 28-thousand fans. The club's CEO Nick Becker told Mike Hosking the team aren't getting ahead of themselves – and are solely focused on this game. He says it would be a brilliant achievement to reach the Grand Final in the franchises' debut season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC are looking to book their spot in the A-League Grand Final. The club has the second leg of their A-League semi-final clash against Melbourne Victory tomorrow night. It's the home leg for AFC – with Go Media Mount Smart Stadium expected to be a sellout with 28-thousand fans. Football Commentator and Newstalk ZB's Weekend Sport host Jason Pine told Ryan Bridge with Auckland up 1-0, he absolutely backs the team to make the final. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC is brimming with confidence after winning the first leg of their A-League semi-final 1-nil over the Victory 1-nil in Melbourne. Despite being out of action for a fortnight, the Kiwi side managed to surge ahead - and they're in a good position as they gear up for next weekend's return leg at Mt Smart. Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker says it was a 'tense game' - but the side managed to absorb the pressure. "To come away with the result... it was just a fantastic evening. But the job is only halfway done - that's the important message to give to the guys. We're effectively at half-time now." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

210 days ago, I was blinking into the sun at Go Media Stadium as Auckland FC strode out onto the pitch for their first-ever A-League game. The club was owned by a billionaire and the team's style of play wasn't immediately alluring – the very first goal in the club's professional history came courtesy of an opposition player. I knew about two of the players and had to keep cross-checking the action on the pitch with my gameday programme. Upon reflection, there were plenty of reasons why Auckland FC might not have taken off with fans quite as they have. And yet here we are, seven months on, in the semi-finals of the A-League. The crunchy end of the season for the team that has consistently drawn the biggest crowds in the competition. I can confirm I've crossed a sporting threshold this season. As much as I love the Crusaders, Auckland FC in my sporting priority each and every week. I've talked before about how the club really nailed the matchday experience. And let's not kid ourselves and imagine the season would have been quite the same if they hadn't been winning. But given they started from nothing, it's also notable the extent to which the club has actively tried to build and nurture a fanbase. It cannot be easy to snap your fingers and try to build a culture and fanbase overnight. But the club has held however many meet-and-greets. They've had an enduring outreach programme with local football clubs. They ‘ve held training days for kids and even made an appearance at my mate's local school fete last weekend. They've had autograph sessions and sponsor gigs and even shipped the regular season trophy around corporate offices in downtown Auckland – including this one! As an organisation, Auckland FC has hustled. And I think the same attitude permeates into their style of play. The players run hard. They try hard. And it's paid off however many times this season when the team has scored a goal in the dying seconds of a game to snatch a draw or even a win. I read an interview at the start of the season in which the players talked about their backgrounds. Apart from the captain, Hiroki Sakai, no one was a big league superstar, and honestly, they knew it. They were professional footballers, sure. But no one was signing perfume deals and earning half a million bucks a week. They had everything still to prove and the only way to do it was through graft. By the nature of an inaugural season, everything Auckland FC has done this year has been a first. But knock-out football is a different kind of pressure. It's a home-and-away semi, of course, with the away leg first. Part of me feels a bit anxious about that. Was it really in our interests to have a full week off before getting up for a critical match in opposition territory? Sport can be glorious, and sport can be cruel. Winning the Premier's Plate does not guarantee anything at this stage of the season. But like so many others, in a few short months, I've come to feel a deep affinity for this team. I now know the respective club histories of players who were effectively strangers in October. I know our defence is our greatest strength: Paulsen, Hall, Sakai, Smith, Pijnaker. That Louis Verstraete blends a technical finesse with an enthusiasm for a 50/50 physical challenge. That Francis de Vries will always whip in a ridiculously good delivery and Guillermo May is just waiting to lash it in with that left foot. I know how lucky we are to have had this season. How good it is for NZ football. And seven months since that first game, with the knock-out stages upon us, I know we can win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can the fairy tale continue? The page turning epic that has become Auckland FC's debut season is closing in on the final chapter. What started out as a wonderful picture-book story of a plucky youngster, the second born of two Kiwi teams in the A-League, striving to do their best as the new kid on the block, has developed into a Roy of the Rovers style graphic novel. Heroes have been made, stands have been full, chants have evolved, the media has added extra carriages to the band wagon, the Port supporters' mob have become the envy of other sporting teams. The black and blue jerseys have taken centre stage as a symbol of Auckland footballing pride in a city that has regularly chewed through and spat out any thought of a footballing foothold. What started as a pipe dream has materialised. They have a fanbase. They have results. They have silverware. It looks like they'll have their very own shiny new stadium soon too. They should have a women's team – the sooner the better. They play a brand of football that beckons eyes to the game. They are the poster child of the league. Auckland FC are tantalisingly close to closing their book as the sporting story of New Zealand and some say regardless of the semifinal and or final results, they have done enough to call their first foray into the world of pro football a success. But y'know, they haven't. What the team has achieved will all fade into fogged oblivion if they can't bring it home. Tough call? Hell no. They'll be thinking exactly the same thing, if they aren't they can't call themselves true professionals. This fairy tale shouldn't be a Grimm Brothers reminder of the frailty of a championship run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strong travelling support's motivating Auckland FC for the away leg of their A League semifinal against Melbourne Victory tonight. Fans have been seen and heard across Australia this season - a big group were at last month's fixture in Melbourne in the league. Logan Rogerson out of the AKFC camp joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview their clash. Kick-off's at 9:35pm. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC are heading across the ditch for the first leg of the A-League semifinal. They're facing off against the Melbourne Victory at Melbourne's AAMI Park on Saturday, before returning home to Mt Smart for the second leg. CEO Nick Becker told Ryan Bridge they want to go in there tomorrow night and lay down their intentions. He says the team won't take anything for granted. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC owner Bill Foley's revelling in his side's inaugural A-League football season success. The Black Knights won the Premier's Plate for finishing top of the regular standings. They begin their two-leg semi-final with Melbourne Victory away on Saturday, before the home fixture on May 24. Foley told Mike Hosking the business model he's used at Bournemouth in the Premier League, and the Golden Knights in hockey's NHL has worked again. “We knew we were going to have a very competitive team, and we overachieved.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a win! The Vuck rolled into Parramatta and took what they wanted against a team that had all the momentum. We revel in a famous win as well as celebrate the Wuck making it to another grand final after finishing off Adelaide. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK

Eden Park has been ruled out for hosting the A-League men's finals series. Auckland FC will stage the second leg of their semifinal series at Go Media Stadium – allowing the team to retain their home field advantage. CEO Nick Becker joined Piney to discuss what the news means for the club. “It's what we were pushing for.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's panel features NZ Herald Online Sports Journalist Alex Powell and Gold Sport Rugby Commentator Hamish McKay. On the agenda this weekend: New Zealand Rugby suffers a massive loss, despite a record income for 2024 Go Media Stadium gets the nod over Eden Park Are we unlikely to see India and Pakistan play each other in cricket again? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vuck take part in an uninspiring draw to close the season that provides no momentum leading into an elimination final against the Wanderers. In better news the Wuck took their two-legged final by the scruff of the neck. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK

The Vuck get it done at the cow paddock to secure a finals berth. The Wuck find out their first opponent of the finals and the Young Vucks went down in disappointing fashion but there was a legit contender for the Puskas award. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK

A fierce desire to play for each other is behind Auckland FC's historic run to the A-League's Premiers Plate. The Black Knights will lift the silverware as the best regular season team following this afternoon's clash against Perth Glory at Mount Smart. Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC coach Steve Corica is well aware of the potential history that beckons at Mt Smart this coming Sunday. No New Zealand team has lifted silverware in a major Australian league, but the Black Knights are on track to buck that trend by winning the A-League's Premiers Plate. Corica says a draw or win over Perth to snare the trophy would be a massive achievement, but the big prize is still to be won. Auckland FC defender Francis De Vries joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview Sunday's match up. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vuck were stifled and ultimately fell to Auckland in frustrating fashion. We discuss the importance of the next couple of weeks where they just have to win. Speaking of winning the Wuck just keep doing that. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK

The Vuck get the points over the ditch in a tight encounter that left us asking ourselves, is Nikos Vergos becoming cocksure? The Wuck keep on wucking, extending their unbeaten run and the Young Vucks showed some grit. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK

This week on The Onion Bag the boys are in full voice discussing robbing fans, KDB exit and how he stacks up against other PL midfielders, Cheating Chelsea, Bobby discusses is football dead, plus all our usual segments:Around the GroundsWorld According to JimMultiBobby's Rant All this and more on your weekly dose of The Onion Bag

An unforgiveable capitulation from the Vuck and a stark reminder of why this team is so untrustworthy. We unpack the disastrous result from Saturday night. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK

This week's K League United Podcast turns its attention Down Under where Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors head south to take on Sydney FC and try to claw back a two-goal defecit. Matthew Binns is at the helm this week as we hear from Andrew Farrell in Yongin Mireu Stadium, after the Green Warriors first leg defeat, getting the takeaways from Sydney FC manager Ufuk Talay and Jeonbuk boss Gus Poyet. We then catch up with 10 Football commentator Simon Hill to get his thoughts from calling the first leg and how he sees things playing out in Sydney this Thursday. Finally, we hear from Andrew once more as he speaks to Jeonbuk striker Andrea Compagno in the post-match mixed zone. All this and more on The K League United Podcast!

We're back to vent about the Vuck's disappointing draws against City and Brisbane and we give our prediction on where we think the Vuck might finish with 7 games to go. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonListen to our interview with John Stensholt regarding Melbourne Victory's finances HEREMON THE VUCK

No A-League team has won three local derby games in a season, but Auckland FC are firm favourites to make more history tomorrow night. Auckland have defeated the Wellington Phoenix twice already this season and have only lost once in their eight home games. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

It was looking like a pretty familiar story but a second half change made all the difference as the Vuck took the points against Wellington Phoenix while the Wuck professionally took care of Central Coast. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonListen to our interview with John Stensholt regarding Melbourne Victory's finances HEREMON THE VUCK

We allow ourselves to believe and yet again we are let down. We discuss the unacceptable result against Newcastle as well as the fortunes of the Wuck against the Nix and the Young Vuck's in their season opener vs Altona Magic. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonListen to our interview with John Stensholt regarding Melbourne Victory's finances HEREMON THE VUCK

The Dil-Dog's Blue & White Army make it two wins in a row with some better performances from our attacking quartet. Suddenly the Vuck are up in third and a season that was slipping away now seems to be heading in the right direction. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonListen to our interview with John Stensholt regarding Melbourne Victory's finances HEREMON THE VUCK

Auckland FC has begun their life as a professional football club in the best way possible. More than halfway through the season, the teams its at the top of the A-League table, and talk of going all the way to the end and claiming the win in their first season is getting louder and louder. Head Coach Steve Corica joined Piney to discuss the team's early success, and whether there's any added pressure from the team's incredible start. “We're in a good position, still a long way to go, but the aim was still to win a trophy,” he said. “I think, y'know, the players believe they can do it now – took them a little while to start believing that, but y'know, they're a good team.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strap yourselves in because we get to talk about a win this week! That's right, the Vuck broke the streak with a much needed 2-0 win against the smurfs. Mitch is back and the vibes are starting to rise again. Can that be the win that gets us back on track? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonListen to our interview with John Stensholt regarding Melbourne Victory's finances HEREMON THE VUCK

Another disappointing performance against Adelaide and its hard to see how the Vuck can turn a 6 game winless streak around with a huge game coming up this week against Sydney FC. We also celebrate 300 episodes of FVS! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonListen to our interview with John Stensholt regarding Melbourne Victory's finances HEREMON THE VUCK

The Vuck cough up two goals in injury time and we are all left asking where to from here? Winless in 5 and seemingly no clarity on if Diles is the man going forward. This is a podcast full of questions. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonListen to our interview with John Stensholt regarding Melbourne Victory's finances HEREMON THE VUCK

We're back after a short holiday and have a huge episode covering three games that stretch the Vuck's winless run to 4 games. We also announce the winner of our Patreon subscriber giveaway! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonListen to our interview with John Stensholt regarding Melbourne Victory's finances HEREMON THE VUCK

A Vuckmas Derby ends in a frustrating draw. The lads are back to discuss the game, the pumping atmosphere that only Vucktorians can bring and the departure of a certain someone. In better news the Wuck got the points away in Canberra. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonListen to our interview with John Stensholt regarding Melbourne Victory's finances HEREMON THE VUCK

On the last Saturday before Christmas Matt Clinch has a range of terrific guests on Summer Grandstand. Darren Lehmann, Jason Gillespie and Chris Green are along to discuss what's happening in the world of Test cricket and the Big Bash. Nev Whittey previews the Sydney to Hobart, Roger Rasheed looks ahead to the summer of tennis, and Archie Thompson talks A-League and the heated Melbourne Derby. That, and a whole lot more!

The Vuck get the win against a pathetic Perth Glory and things are going pretty well in the PK era but we discuss wanting more from this side. The Wuck also got the winners list thanks to a Murphy screamer at the death. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonListen to our interview with John Stensholt regarding Melbourne Victory's finances HEREMON THE VUCK

Auckland FC's CEO is blown away by the team's success. The Black Knights have won their first five A-League games without conceding a goal, and now sit at the top of the table. Saturday will see them clash against the Wellington Phoenix once more, this time at Mt Smart Stadium. CEO Nick Becker told Mike Hosking that coach Steve Corica has done a great job pulling together a squad of young guys who want to go out there and play for each other. He says it's a cohesive unit, and you see it when they fight for every ball. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vuck are back on the winners list and up to second on the table after brushing aside a stadium squatting Western United on Sunday afternoon that featured much needed goals from Zizou, Vergos and Bruno.  Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonListen to our interview with John Stensholt regarding Melbourne Victory's finances HEREMON THE VUCK

Auckland FC's Steve Corica has praised his side's resilience in their 2-0 A-League win over the Newcastle Jets at Mt Smart. Late second half goals from Neyder Moreno and Francis de Vries powered the home side to their fifth straight win to begin their inaugural campaign. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a frustrating Unite Round for both the Vuck & Wuck. A loss for the Vuck against Wellington and a draw for the Wuck vs CCM. We also welcome special John Stensholt to discuss Vuck financial matters. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on Patreon Listen to our interview with John Stensholt regarding Melbourne Victory's finances HERE MON THE VUCK

Este fin de semana comienzan los partidos de la Unite Week, una jornada especial de Aleague que se disputa al completo en NSW. Escucha esta y otras noticias deportivas del día.

A special episode for you this week, we pick our best Vuck XI of the For Vuck's Sake era and we also make our own 5-a-side teams. Then we look forward to Unite Round which sees the Vuck take on Wellington while the Wuck faces CCM (not Newcastle). Mon! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK

We talk Rovers getting 7 points in group stage football after the win over Welsh champions TNS, and Mark Langshaw, author of 'A League of Our Own: The Cymru Premier Story', tells us about the only book written about domestic football over there. Plus: the karma of Derry losing the FAI Cup final to Drogheda, with Dave Webster returning to the podcast for a chat about a fairytale end to his 17-year career.

Three wins in a row for the Vuck and top of the table going into the international break. We break down the performance against Brisbane and have a chat about the Wuck's disappointing loss in the derby. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK

The Vuck chalk up a well earned win against Macarthur with Reno Piscopo announcing himself to the Vuck faithful with a Sunday special. The Wuck also opened their season with a gutsy win with an equally brilliant winner from Ava Briedis. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK

Up to 20 thousand football fans are expected to turn out at Wellington's Sky Stadium tomorrow for the country's first ever professional football derby. The A-League match will see Wellington Phoenix play Auckland FC. Sky Stadium Chief Executive Warrick Dent told Mike Hosking with fine weather forecast, it's shaping up to be a good time. He says there's hype building both in the capital and amongst fans in Auckland. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regresa la Aleague mañana con la primera fecha. Central Coast Mariners se medirá a Melbourne Victory. Escucha esta y otras noticias destacadas deportivas del día.

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