Auckland FC get the benefit of hosting this elimination final, but it’s certainly not where they would have wanted to be, given their successes this season. After dipping in form during the home stretch, it’s now do or die for the Black Knights. They host the three-time champions, Melbourne City, who come into this one with four wins and one loss in their last five games. That one loss though… against Adelaide United last week. On the other hand, Auckland have not seen a win in their last five, but Steve Corica’s men will be eager to change that narrative.…

We’re into the last round of the regular season, and the Nix are no good for a playoff run, but they’ll want to finish strong under Greenacre. After their 2-1 win last week over Western Sydney, the Nix are now four wins in their last five games. Not much else to say here other than let’s hope the Nix can end the season on a high note. The main goal threat for the Nix is, of course, Eze and under Greenacre, he’s been adding to the tally relatively consistently. There is a betcha boost for him to score and the…

After losing to Melbourne City on the weekend, the Phoenix need to win both of their last games to have a chance at making the top six. They’ll be playing in Christchurch this weekend at Apollo Projects Stadium, and I think they might give the Canterbury fans something to cheer about. If they get through the Wanderers, they’ll then have to do the same next week away against Macarthur, who might be in a similar position on the table. Back to this week, though, and Western Sydney are at the bottom of the barrel. And being so close to the…

Two plays four here with plenty on the line for both teams. Auckland FC are gunning for the Premiers Plate, while the Victory, despite being in the top six, aren’t guaranteed a playoff spot. Auckland, fresh off their 1-1 draw with Adelaide, will still have some PTSD from last time the Melbourne side visited… yes, that semi-final second leg… The Black Knights scraped a point last week, but it was Melbourne who couldn’t capitalise on the opportunity, going down 1-0 at home to the Nix. Their first loss since February. Auckland FC will be keen to not only rewrite their…

Auckland dropped points back before the International Break against Macarthur, and they need to bounce back on the road this week if they want to stay in the hunt at the top of the ladder. However, they’ll be without one of the stars in Francis De Vries, who looks like he will be sidelined for six weeks after suffering an injury against Finland. On a more positive note for Auckland, their goal scorers have stayed in fine form after Jesse Randall found the back of the net against Chile. Adelaide United sit two spots below Auckland in fourth spot and…