Guillermo May Named Auckland FC MVP After Premiership-Winning Campaign

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (PS) – Auckland FC striker Guillermo May has been named the club’s inaugural Most Valuable Player following a breakout season in the Isuzu UTE A-League Men competition.

The 27-year-old Uruguayan was honored at the club’s end-of-season awards night, Knight of Celebration, where he also picked up the Golden Boot after leading the team with nine goals in their debut campaign.

May’s clinical finishing played a key role in Auckland FC securing the A-League’s Premier’s Plate, capping off a historic season for the expansion side.

Goalkeeper Alex Paulsen, 22, earned the Players’ Player of the Season, an accolade voted on by teammates. The shot-stopper edged out fellow nominees Felipe Gallegos and Francis de Vries with match-winning performances between the posts.

Francis de Vries, 30, who patrolled the left flank consistently all season, was named the Members’ Player of the Season, beating out club fan-favorites Hiroki Sakai and MVP winner May.

Colombian forward Neyder Moreno was awarded Goal of the Season for his stunning solo effort against the Newcastle Jets in November, a highlight-reel moment that ignited the Go Media Stadium crowd.

Meanwhile, Logan Rogerson received a special commendation after netting a hat-trick against local rivals Wellington Phoenix. He was presented with the match ball, signed by his teammates, to mark the milestone.

Playoff Picture Taking Shape

As Auckland FC focuses on the playoffs, anticipation is mounting for the club’s debut in the A-League semi-finals. Tickets for the second-leg home match at Go Media Stadium on Saturday, May 24, 2025, are now on sale for club members, with general public access opening Tuesday, May 13 at 3 p.m. NZT.

Auckland FC’s opponent will be determined following this weekend’s elimination finals, with the Premier Plate winners set to face the lowest-ranked advancing team over two legs.

A-League Men’s Finals Schedule (NZT)

Semi-Final, First Legs – Saturday, May 17, 2025

⚽ Lowest-ranked elimination winner vs Auckland FC
📍 Venue and kick-off TBC

⚽ Highest-ranked elimination winner vs Melbourne City
📍 Venue and kick-off TBC

Semi-Final, Second Legs

Saturday, May 24, 2025
⚽ Auckland FC vs Lowest-ranked elimination winner
📍 Go Media Stadium, Auckland
🕕 6:00 p.m.

Weekend of May 23–25, 2025
⚽ Melbourne City vs Highest-ranked elimination winner
📍 AAMI Park, Melbourne
🕘 9:35 p.m.

Grand Final

Saturday, May 31, 2025
⚽ Semi-final winners
📍 Hosted by highest-ranked club
⏰ Kick-off time TBC