Nice Drop of Port

The curse of Matt: Can Auckland FC bounce back after their first defeat?

Nice Drop of Port

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 quickly.
We’ll break down the game, discuss Auckland FC’s growing connection with one of it's biggest community, and hear from journalist Lincoln Tan, who shares his perspective on football’s impact. Robbie’s also got the inside scoop on potential January transfers.

It’s a rollercoaster episode of football's highs and lows, hold on tight.

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