Just over a week after Auckland FC was founded In March 2024, it was announced that they would enter a reserve team into the
Northern League. This Caused controversy as it was also announced that this would alter the promotion and relegation process for the 2024 Northern League and
NRFL Championship seasons just days before they commenced.
Luke Casserly was revealed as the inaugural reserves head coach on 10 February 2024. Auckland FC revealed their inaugural reserve squad on 14 February 2024. On 28 February 2025
Fred Taylor Park was revealed as the reserves home ground for their inaugural season. Auckland FC Reserves played their first ever competitive match on 22 March 2025 in a Northern League fixture away to
Fencibles United. Codey Phoenix scored the club's first ever goal as they went on to draw their first match 1–1. Auckland FC Reserves finished their inaugural Northern League season in 9th place, automatically qualifying for the
2025 National League due to A-League men requirements. In the 2025 National League Auckland FC reserves faced off against
Wellington Phoenix Reserves in the first ever edition of the youth
New Zealand Derby winning 2–1. ==Players==