Auckland FC’s majority owner Bill Foley has shared a heartfelt thank-you with fans following the club’s historic first A-League season.

In a personal letter posted online, Foley said the inaugural campaign “exceeded expectations” both on and off the field.

Despite a semi-final loss on Saturday, he described the season as “remarkable” and praised Aucklanders for rallying behind their team.

“To our supporters, whether you filled The Port or came with your family, thank you for believing in this club and creating the best atmosphere in the league,” he wrote.

Backed by Foley’s Black Knight Football Group, Auckland FC burst into the A-League with six straight wins, sold-out crowds, and the fastest 50 goals scored in league history.

They also became the first Kiwi side to claim A-League silverware.

The letter also thanked staff, volunteers, and players for helping to build the club “from the ground up.”

For Coasties who made the trip down to Mt Smart or tuned in from home, the message hits close to home.

Auckland FC has become a point of pride—not just for the city but for the wider region.

The support from the Hibiscus Coast helped shape a homegrown football story that’s far from over.

“We will not rest on our laurels,” Foley said.

“I know how hard the team will work to make sure next season is even more successful.”

The club is majority-owned (82%) by Foley’s group, which also owns EPL side Bournemouth and holds stakes in French club Lorient and Scotland’s Hibernian.

As Auckland FC looks ahead, it’s clear their debut season laid the groundwork for something special—fuelled by a city and a community that showed up in force.

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