Corica bids farewell to Auckland FC after title win
Auckland FC’s inaugural head coach Steve Corica is leaving the club after the side’s maiden A-League title.
Corica joined Auckland FC in January 2024, becoming the club’s first-ever coach. After two impressive seasons, he will leave Auckland FC to pursue an opportunity overseas.
Corica departs leaving his mark on Auckland having delivered two major trophies in his two seasons – 24/25 Premiers and 25/26 Champions. He will also be remembered for his development of young, talented Kiwis.
“It has been a fantastic two years with a city, a fan group and a team that have all been way beyond my expectations,” Corica said
“I didn’t know quite what I was getting into when I joined two years ago, but what an experience it has been.
“We started with nothing. Then year one we’re Premiers, winning the first piece of A-League silverware for any Kiwi club, and then year two we’re riding a bus down the middle of Queen St parading the Championship Trophy.
“It has been an incredible journey. Right from the very beginning, from game one, the city came out to support us. I’ll remember that and be forever grateful.”
The search for a new coach will now begin, led by Auckland FC director of football Terry McFlynn.
Corica’s departure comes after the exit of star players Jesse Randall, Guillermo May and Dan Hall.
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