Girdwood-Reich's departure to Motherwell confirmed.
The SPL definitely has a love affair with Australians.
So with Hall & JG-R both gone, it's looking like AFC will use 1 of the remaining 2 visa spots on a CB.
It wouldn't surprise if there was also some overseas interest in Pijnaker.
They will be hoping promising Luka Vicelich develops quick. The other son of an ex AW Luka Coveny would be a handy scholarship depth pickup.
Or maybe NZU20s James Bulkeley who I think his playing club football in the 09.
The other visa spot to be used on a winger/playmaker to replace May and Randall.
https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2026/07/16/auckland-fc-defender-jake-girdwood-reich-moves-to-scottish-premiership-club/
The SPL definitely has a love affair with Australians.
So with Hall & JG-R both gone, it's looking like AFC will use 1 of the remaining 2 visa spots on a CB.
It wouldn't surprise if there was also some overseas interest in Pijnaker.
They will be hoping promising Luka Vicelich develops quick. The other son of an ex AW Luka Coveny would be a handy scholarship depth pickup.
Or maybe NZU20s James Bulkeley who I think his playing club football in the 09.
The other visa spot to be used on a winger/playmaker to replace May and Randall.
https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2026/07/16/auckland-fc-defender-jake-girdwood-reich-moves-to-scottish-premiership-club/