Chelsea FC Women to play an Auckland FC invitational side at Eden Park
Chelsea FC Women will play an Auckland FC invitational side at Eden Park, bringing one of the world's leading clubs to New Zealand.
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Chelsea FC Women to play an Auckland FC invitational side at Eden Park
Chelsea FC Women will play an Auckland FC invitational side at Eden Park, bringing one of the world's leading clubs to New Zealand.
The fixture gives local players a rare chance to face elite opposition on home turf, and organisers hope it will draw a large crowd.
Chelsea have been among the dominant forces in English women's football, with a squad drawn from several national teams.
Ticket and squad details were released alongside the announcement.
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