NRF partner with Auckland City FC in Futsal intiative

Words: ACFC Media

Saturday 17 April 2021

Picture: Phototek

AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Northern Region Football confirm partnership with Auckland City FC, who will be delivering the age group sides at the upcoming New Zealand Football National Youth Futsal Championships in July (17-19).

The Navy Blues will deliver the Central Auckland region of age group teams across both Girls’ and Boys’ development sides (U14,U16 & U19).

Northern Region Football Chief Executive Laura Menzies says that she is excited about Auckland City FC managing the futsal age group sides on behalf of Northern Region Football in 2021.  

Clubs were invited to bid for the opportunity to manage teams on behalf of Northern Region Football for the 2021 event.

“It’s exciting to see the passion and hard work that Auckland City FC have created in delivering Futsal in our region” Menzies said.

“It’s a pilot this year, which is in line with Northern Region Football’s philosophy of empowering clubs to take a stronger role in managing teams at national events”

Auckland City FC Futsal Director, Dylan Manickum says the partnership is a great opportunity to help grow and develop futsal within our region.

“Auckland City FC are in a unique position as we have already overseen a successful men’s SuperLeague campaign last season, winning the competition in our debut year” Manickum said.

“It is a brilliant opportunity for ACFC to work with Northern Region Football to continue to develop futsal within the region. We’re aiming to build a clear pathway for aspiring futsal players from U14s all the way to the Super League”

Under a similar partnership with NRF in 2020, Auckland City FC became the first club to win both the Men’s National Football League and Men’s Futsal SuperLeague.

Auckland City FC Head Coach Nic Downes also became the first Head Coach to win both a Men’s Futsal SuperLeague and a Women’s Futsal SuperLeague in the same year.

The NRF – Auckland City FC Futsal team will select players from Counties Manukau, Central East and Central West areas.

The National Youth Futsal Championships will be held in July (17-19)

For information on trial dates for Auckland City FC’s age group sides click here.

For Media Inquiries, contact: 

NRF Media Manager
Mark Casson
Mark.casson@aucklandfootball.org.nz

Article reproduced courtesy Northern Regional Football 

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