Auckland FC's Cam Howieson has extended his contract with the club for another two years.

What happened?

The 31-year-old attacking midfielder scored the only goal in the 2026 A-League grand final, sealing a 1-0 victory over Sydney FC. He spent a few years in the relative football wilderness before being recruited by Auckland FC. The club is currently standing 3rd in National League - Northern, with 42 points from 26 games, and a recent form of DLDDL.

Why it matters for Auckland

Howieson has been a constant in the engine room of the club, making 48 appearances across two seasons. He fulfilled the ultimate fairytale by scoring his first goal for the club on the biggest stage to secure Auckland FC's first title. Terry McFlynn, the football director, paid tribute to the midfielder, saying he is a proud Aucklander and a key player for the squad.

What comes next?

Howieson is hungry to add more silverware for the fans, and his contract extension is a significant boost for the club. The team's last result was a 1-0 win against Sydney on 2026-05-23, and they are on a 2-game winning run. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 3rd in National League - Northern | | Goals this season | 42 scored, 29 conceded | | Recent form | 2W-3D-0L | Auckland FC will look to build on their current form and make a strong push for the top spot in the league.