Ben Bate Concludes Historic Tenure as Premier Women Head Coach
Ben Bate will conclude his time as Head Coach of Auckland United FC Premier Women, bringing to a close an extraordinary three-year chapter in the club’s history.
During his tenure, Ben guided Auckland United through one of the most successful and defining periods not only for the club, but for women’s football in New Zealand.
A Record of Sustained Success
Across three seasons in charge, Ben led the Premier Women to an exceptional list of honours:
🏆 2× OFC Women’s Champions League
🏆 2× Lotto NRFL Women’s Premiership
🏆 3× National Women’s League titles
🏆 2× Kate Sheppard Cup titles
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Making History on the World Stage
Under Ben’s guidance, Auckland United FC also stepped onto the global stage, competing in Round 1 of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup — the first competition of its kind in women’s football. This historic milestone showcased the club on the world stage and underlined the quality of the programme Ben helped build.
Milestones That Define an Era
Ben’s time at the club was marked by record-breaking performances and landmark achievements, including:
A 56-game unbeaten run across all competitions during the 2023 and 2024 seasons
A completely unbeaten 2024 season, culminating in titles across all four major competitions in New Zealand:
OFC Women’s Champions League
Lotto NRFL Women’s Premiership
National Women’s League
Kate Sheppard Cup
These milestones stand as a testament to one of the most dominant eras in the club’s history.
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A Lasting Legacy
Ben leaves Auckland United FC having made history, set new benchmarks, and played a significant role in advancing the women’s programme to new heights.
Auckland United FC thanks Ben for his commitment and contribution over the past three years, and wishes him every success in the next chapter of his coaching journey.
