Chelsea FC Women v Auckland FC: What comes next for women’s football in Auckland?

Home / Sport / Football / Auckland FCSamuel SherryJournalist·NZ Herald·9 Aug, 2026 04:00 AM3 mins to read‌Players and coaches speak after the match between the London club and Auckland FC Women's Invitational XI at Eden Park.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Auckland will have to wait until the start of the 2027/28 A-League season to see a professional women’s football team represent the city, but crowds at Eden Park had a taste of what’s to come. Playing the Chelsea FC women’s side, one of the best teams in the sport, was AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.