Coffee, feijoa and rugby: Chelsea's cultural journey around Auckland

Home / Sport / FootballSamuel SherryJournalist·NZ Herald·8 Aug, 2026 02:30 AM3 mins to read‌The defender spoke with her coach Sonia Bompastor before Chelsea's pre-season fixture at Eden Park.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Chelsea FC Women have started their preparations for a long season of football, but off the pitch they’ve been looking to soak in as much Kiwi culture as they can.

It isn’t just the players who have been able to experience Auckland as coach Sonia Bompastor has brought her

AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.

Coffee, feijoa and rugby: Chelsea's cultural journey around Auckland

Other newsrooms on this story

Related reading

How Chelsea FC Women prepare for their match on the other side of the world

Other newsrooms on this story

Related reading

How Chelsea FC Women prepare for their match on the other side of the world

'Stepping up': Auckland FC Women's team ready to face English giants

'Really excited': Chelsea FC Women fired up for Eden Park challenge

Chelsea FC Women v Auckland FC: All you need to know

Live: Auckland FC Women's XI v Chelsea Women football exhibition match

Former Football Ferns captain first player announced for Auckland FC…