Nice Drop of Port

 Auckland FC manager Steve Corica joins Nice Drop of Port as the club edge closer to that Premier Plate and a top of the league finish.

As the Premiership sits within easy reach this weekend the boss discusses how far the club has come in such a short time.

Steve also lets us in on the game plan for the playoffs and gives us the road map to A-league Grand Final success!

And we have an appearance from one ...

With that draw in Sydney, Auckland FC can clinch the Premier Plate with a win against Melbourne Victory this weekend💪

If results go our way elsewhere, a victory seals the deal! And remember, just a point would also guarantee us a semi-final spot—if Western don’t win.

Complicated? Well just relax, we got you covered with all the permutations as the season reaches its conclusion.

Tonight, Dale, Matt, and R...

After a season with very few bad headlines off the field, the spotlight was turned on Auckland FC this week after an away fan was assaulted and rival fans clashed inside Go Media stadium.

Auckland FC Chief Executive joins Nice Drop of Port tonight to discuss the incidents and outlines plans to make match days safer.

Also we reflect on the 1-1 draw last week and figure out where that places the club in the run in t...

🎙️ Welcome to this special episode of Nice Drop of Port. 

Not everyone can mix charm, inspirational stories and top class set piece taking abilities together, but tonight's special guest most certainly can.

It's none other than Auckland FC and All Whites defender Francis De Vries! 

Francis tells his remarkable story of his journey, including his time working in a factory in Sweden, and how he o...

A 2-2 draw with Central Coast—but are Auckland FC still in control at the top of the A-League? We break it down. Plus, big moves could be in the pipeline at Western Springs—will Auckland FC get a permanent home?

We’ve also got the latest on the All Whites’ crucial World Cup qualifiers and how our Auckland FC boys will feature. And is Chris Wood right, can football overtake Rugby in New Zealand?

Plus remember the f...

A 2-2 draw with Central Coast—but are Auckland FC still in control at the top of the A-League? We break it down. Plus, big moves could be in the pipeline at Western Springs—will Auckland FC get a permanent home?

We’ve also got the latest on the All Whites’ crucial World Cup qualifiers and how our Auckland FC boys will feature. And is Chris Wood right, can football overtake Rugby in New Zealand?

Plus remember the f...

🌎✨ An unforgettable evening on Nice Drop of Port as striker Guillermo May gets schooled in some classic Kiwi slang! Safe to say, he now knows exactly what to do if he's asked to bring a plate or pack his togs! 

Guillermo takes us through his journey—from growing up in Uruguay to playing for one of South America’s biggest clubs, and now leading Auckland FC’s charge for A-League glory. He shares how the team has come t...

What. A. Game. End-to-end action, late drama, and a controversial VAR decision that had the crowd absolutely fuming. Tonight, we break it all down—was it a penalty? Did we throw it away? Or a solid point?

We’ve got Nathan in the house, Robbie to explain the VAR controversy, and a deep dive into what this result means for our finals chances. Are Adelaide our biggest threat? How many points do we need to lock in fourth place...

Live from Lillyworld, it’s the biggest match of the season! 

Could Auckland FC get the three in a row over Wellington Phoenix. Well the answer was yes - emphatically in the end.

If you didn't catch it here was our pre-match show live and in person from Mt Smart stadium.

Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker joined us, we checked in with Robbie live from Sydney and Mattinho Junior was back with some silky skills. 

We also found some pretty e...

The countdown is on to Saturday’s showdown with Western United, and we’ve got plenty to dive into. Can Auckland FC keep their form rolling, or will Western get the better of us again? We break down the key battles, what’s at stake for the playoffs, and how many more wins we need to lock in a top-six spot.

Plus, it’s time for our Half-Term Report! We rate the season so far and hand out awards—best goal, biggest surprise, mo...

Tonight on Nice Drop of Port, we’re joined by Auckland FC’s defensive rock and soon-to-be club legend, Tommy Smith!

What's the mood like inside the Auckland FC camp right now? How is the squad handling the pressure, and what’s driving them on?

Tommy also spills the beans about his time at Ipswich under Roy Keane—what was it like playing under one of football’s most no-nonsense managers? 

Tommy also tells us about his am...

What a game in Adelaide! Well the last twenty minutes anyway! Auckland FC turned up the heat, coming back to secure a crucial point and stay just one off the top of the league. Tonight, we’ll unpack the VAR drama, the shirt-pull controversy, and whether the ref really got it right.

We’re also joined by an Adelaide United fan and podcaster to debate it all and, of course, Mattinho Junior himself, fresh off his big halftime ...

CEO of Auckland FC Nick Becker is on the show tonight! He tells us how he had a tear in his eye on day one as he witnessed Mt Smart filling up. He also puts to bed all this Paddy Gower talk of the Port being started by the Auckland FC marketing team!

We'll also be joined by Comedian Eli Matthewson who reveals his unlikely connection to Matt, Football and Auckland FC.

And we have the debrief from Perth away ...

This week, we’re joined by A-League legend Daniel McBreen—or Macca to all but his wife and his mother. He knows a thing or two about winning titles and he spells out exactly what Auckland FC need to do to go all the way this season, plus he takes us back to his Golden Boot-winning year when he finished above none other than Alessandro Del Piero on the scoring charts.

We also dive into the wild world of TikTok as we try to help a fre...

In this episode of Nice Drop of Port, we tackle Auckland FC’s 4-0 loss to Western United—the club's first defeat of the season. After six straight wins , and a draw, how unexpected was this result? Was it just an off day, or is Matt McGann—the man who made his debut in the stands—the curse? Join us as we dive deep into what went wrong, and whether this loss is the beginning of a rough patch, or if the team can bounce back quic...

Tonight, we’re going behind the scenes with Auckland FC’s Director of Football, Terry McFlynn, the club’s first football related employee. Terry reveals how they built this record-breaking team from the ground up, the type of players they scouted, and the vibe in the camp as Auckland FC sits proudly atop the league after seven incredible games.

Dale, Robbie, Blair and Matt also unpack the last minute drama against Melbourn...

The drama, the domination, and the derby debrief—it’s all happening this week as we dive into Auckland FC’s historic run and the fallout from their second derby victory over Phoenix.

We’re dissecting the match action, the atmosphere, and the fiery war of words between Italiano and Corica. Plus, we ask the big question: has Auckland’s home advantage played a role in their record-breaking start?

Also some  reflectio...

History is being written, and Auckland FC are leading the charge! With five wins from five, no goals conceded, and a table-topping debut season, they’re the team everyone’s talking about. And this week, it all builds to the most anticipated clash yet—the sold-out home local derby against Wellington Phoenix at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart.

We’re diving into Auckland’s record-breaking form, the 2-0 win over Newcastle Jets in the rain, an...