Auckland FC's inaugural A-League season kicks off today.  

Their CEO Nick Becker joins Piney to discuss the journey of getting the team built as they prepare for their first-ever match in front of a sold-out Mt Smart stadium 

“We had to go out and convince people that that we were the real deal. That we actually are a team, we had ambition, and we knew we had a plan to go. But once we got started convincing people that, they bought into it, and they came on board.” 

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Auckland FC's inaugural A-League season kicks off today. &nbsp;
Their CEO Nick Becker joins Piney to discuss the journey of getting the team built as they prepare for their first-ever match in front of a sold-out Mt Smart stadium&nbsp;
“We had to go out and convince people that that we were the real deal. That we actually are a team, we had ambition, and we knew we had a plan to go. But once we got started convincing people that, they bought into it, and they came on board.”&nbsp;
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on the club's A-League debut, aims for the club

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