New Zealand international Liam Gillion has joined men\u2019s A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers on a two-year deal.<\/p>\n
Winger Gillion (23), a two-cap All White and a national U-23 international, joins Wanderers after two seasons with Auckland FC.<\/p>\n
Joining from Auckland City, he appeared 39 times in the A-League, Australia Cup and OFC Pro League, scoring six goals and registering two assists.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve learned a lot over the past couple of seasons and I feel ready for a new challenge,\u201d Gillion said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to keep improving as a player, contribute to the team however I can and do everything possible to help the club have a successful season.\u201d<\/p>\n
Western Sydney Wanderers football director Mal Impiombato said Gillion was an important addition to the Wanderers\u2019 squad.<\/p>\n
\u201cLiam is an exciting talent with raw pace and a young player that who has already experienced success early in his career. He is eager to establish himself further and he has a real desire to take his game to the next level,\u201d Impiombato said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re investing in ambitious players who can help drive this club forward, and we believe Liam will make a strong contribution as we build a squad capable of challenging for trophies.\u201d<\/p>\n
Auckland FC director of football Terry McFlynn said:\u00a0\u201cHis two seasons at the club have not always been easy, but he\u2019s always kept his head down and kept working hard. He\u2019s a great professional, and I can\u2019t wait to see what he gets up to next. I\u2019ll definitely keep a close eye on his career.\u201d<\/p>\n
This story was first published on July 8, 2026.<\/p>\n