The Auckland City Post
Squad31 Aug 2026
David Yoo breaks a bone — 42 days out
Brutal, unambiguous and, for all the horror of the moment, usually less career-shaped than the ligament everybody fears more. 42 days, a clean timeline, and a return date somebody can actually plan around.
Market31 Aug 2026
Angus Kilkolly puts it in writing
“This is not anger. I have thought about it for months, and nothing that has happened lately changed my mind.” The request is on a desk at Auckland City, and it is not being withdrawn.
Squad31 Aug 2026
David Yoo in a row with a teammate
It was not about football and everybody who saw it knows that. Two men who have to play together on Saturday said things at Auckland City this week that will take longer than a week to unsay.
Transfer targets31 Aug 2026
Door shut on Oliver Stamatelopoulos
Auckland City asked and Hawke's Bay United said no without discussing a figure. It is the least ambiguous answer in football and the one clubs most often come back to test.
Transfer targets31 Aug 2026
A loan move for Gabriel Popovic is in the works
Auckland City have made the call to Sydney FC. No fee, a share of the wages, and a spare shirt in the position where the squad has been thinnest all season.
Transfer targets31 Aug 2026
A loan move for Matthew Grimaldi is in the works
Auckland City have made the call to Western Sydney Wanderers. No fee, a share of the wages, and a spare shirt in the position where the squad has been thinnest all season.
Market31 Aug 2026
Auckland City put Nathan Lobo up for sale
The list is a quiet document with a loud meaning. Nathan Lobo may talk to anybody who asks, and everybody at the club understands what that means.
Squad31 Aug 2026
Nikko Boxall goes off with his country
A call-up flatters the player and the club that produced him in the same breath. Auckland City would like him back in one piece and know they will not be consulted.
Squad31 Aug 2026
International call for Ryan De Vries
Ryan De Vries joins up with his country. Auckland City lose him for the window and would like him back in one piece.
In brief
- Market Nathan Lobo linked with a move away
- Market Alfie Rogers goes looking for football