Auckland United FC squad announced for OFC Women’s Champions League
AUFC Premier Women’s opening match vs Labasa Women FC kicks off Tuesday 12 March at 5:00pm NZT live on FIFA+
Auckland United FC is delighted to announce our Premier Women’s squad for the upcoming OFC Women’s Champions League tournament, kicking off in Honiara, Solomon Islands on Tuesday 12 March.
A first for an NZ team, we couldn’t be more proud of the work that has gone on behind the scenes to get the team to Honiara, and now we just can’t wait to see the squad go up against some of the best clubs in the wider region!
The best part yet - every game will be streamed Live and On-Demand on FIFA+ so we needn’t miss a minute of the action, dates and kickoff times as below:
Head coach Ben Bate has assembled an exciting and youthful group for the tournament made up largely of squad that claimed the NZ National League Championship title at the end of last season, and said:
“We are hoping to do the country proud and go deep into the tournament. The team acknowledges the challenges ahead, including potential climate-related obstacles and an element of the unknown within the competition.
“Being the first New Zealand team to be able to attend the competition is a matter of great pride for the club and a lot of work has gone on behind the scenes to enable us to be able to attend. However, with past experience in qualifiers for several of the players we view these challenges as opportunities for the team to bond.
“It’s a great opportunity for us as a team to face and overcome these challenges together. The team features a mix of experience and youthful energy with eight players 18 and under from the 18-player squad,” said Bate.
And now, without further ado, your Auckland United FC Premier Women’s squad for the 2024 OFC Women’s Champions League…
Auckland United FC Premier Women’s 2024 OFC Women’s Champions League Squad
#1 Amberley HOLLIS | Position: Goalkeeper | DOB: 25.07.1997
Amberley Hollis (left) and Aimee Hall celebrate victory in the 2023 NZ National League Championship Grand Final. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ).
#2 Talisha GREEN | Position: Defender | DOB: 25.07.2001
Captain Talisha Green will lead the side at the 2024 OFC Women’s Champions League. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ).
#4 Greer MACINTOSH | Position: Defender | DOB: 07.07.2002
Defender Greer Macintosh in action during the 2023 NLC Grand Final at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ).
#6 Riley SHELDON | Position: Defender | DOB: 19.01.2006
Riley Sheldon (left) and Suya Haering pictured with the NZ National League Championship Trophy. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ).
#8 Danielle CANHAM | Position: Midfield | DOB 17.07.2005
Midfield stalwart Dani Canham will be a key player once more for United. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ).
#9 Bree JOHNSON | Position: Forward | DOB 09.05.2000
Experienced striker Bree Johnson in action during the 2023 NZ National League Championship Grand Final. (Photo bt TopAthletesNZ).
#10 Pia VLOK | Position: Midfield | DOB 04.09.2008
The impressive youngster Pia Vlok on the move vs Southern United in the 2023 NLC Grand Final. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ).
#11 Rene WASI | Position: Forward | DOB: 21.07.2002
Rene Wasi after claiming the 2023 NZ National League Championship Grand Final MVP Award. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ).
#12 Alaina GRANGER | Position: Midfield | DOB 06.10.2003
#13 Holly RENNELL | Position: Defender | DOB: 11.03.2007
#14 Alexis COOK | Position: Forward | DOB: 01.07.2005
Alexis Cook is mobbed after scoring the opening goal of the 2023 NZ National League Championship Grand Final. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ).
#15 Charlotte ROCHE | Position: Forward | DOB 23.10.2004
#16 Yume HARASHIMA | Position: Midfield | DOB: 13.02.1997
Yume Harashima in action vs Southern United FC in the 2023 NZ National League Championship Grand Final. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ).
#17 Penny BRILL | Position: Midfield | DOB: 11.07.2006
Penny Brill vs Western Springs AFC in the final round of the 2023 NZ National League Championship. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ).
#19 Kara MCGILLIVRAY | Position: Defender | DOB: 16.05.2008
#20 Poppy O'BRIEN | Position: Forward | DOB: 26.02.2007
Poppy O’Brien applies pressure vs Eastern Suburbs AFC during the 2023 NZ National League Championship. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ).
#21 Kate MCCONNELL | Position: Defender | DOB: 02.09.2002
Kate McConnel and captain Talisha Green pictured with the NZ National League Championship Trophy. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ).