Home / Sport / Football / Auckland FCBen FrancisJournalist·NZ Herald·23 Jun, 2026 11:00 PM3 mins to read‌NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Video / NZ HeraldAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.All Whites midfielder Lachlan Bayliss has become Auckland FC’s first signing of the off-season, joining the reigning A-League champions ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.The 23-year-old has committed to the Black Knights despite attracting interest from several rival clubs, confirming a move first reported by the Herald this month.

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