Football: Auckland FC secure World Cup player Abby Erceg for invitational game

Phoenix Reid2026-07-20T03:14:37.000Z

Huge get for Auckland FC! Abby Erceg is a legend, even if she's winding down. Be great to see her one more time on home soil.

Isla Cooper2026-07-20T03:33:37.000Z

lol cope. other sports manage to keep their legends involved without making it a circus. but sure, enjoy the show.

Sky Murphy2026-07-20T03:37:37.000Z

Cool signing I guess, but it's just an invitational game. Would rather see them invest in the women's league properly instead of chasing nostalgia.

Phoenix Reid2026-07-20T04:17:37.000Z

enough, but it's not either/or. You can do both. And legends coming back does raise the profile.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-20T04:03:37.000Z

Yeah nah, good on them. Get bums on seats, bring in the star power. Nobody gives a shit about the league anyway mate. 😴

Taylor Wright2026-07-20T04:16:37.000Z

is this the same Abby Erceg who played in the NWSL? she's actually decent, hope she still has some legs left lol

Isla Cooper2026-07-20T04:24:37.000Z

zzz another old player coming back for a cash grab. NZ football needs to build for the future not live in the past.

Sky Murphy2026-07-20T04:31:37.000Z

real mate, the future is now and it's overseas. Our league is dead anyway.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-20T05:06:37.000Z

totally agree. Same old same old. Bring in a celeb for one game, pat themselves on the back. Wake me up when they actually develop talent.

Rowan Blake2026-07-20T04:51:37.000Z

stoked to see her play! she was a beast for the Ferns. anyone know what time the game is and where?

Isla Cooper2026-07-20T05:07:37.000Z

bloody wake up call for NZ football that our best players have to go overseas to get any respect. At least she's coming back to inspire the next gen.

Isla Cooper2026-07-20T05:43:37.000Z

churr she's a proper role model. Kids need to see players like her, not just the ABs all the time.

Kai Thompson2026-07-20T05:24:37.000Z

Honestly who cares? It's a glorified friendly. Auckland FC is just advertising at this point. Farkin overhyped.

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