St. Louis CITY SC has confirmed that midfielder Jake Girdwood-Reich will join Auckland FC, the reigning A-League champions, on loan through June 2026. The club retains an option to recall Girdwood-Reich before January 1, 2026.
“Jake is a talented and versatile young player who has already demonstrated his quality in the A-League,” said St. Louis CITY SC Technical Director John Hackworth. “This loan gives him the opportunity to return to a league he knows well and gain consistent minutes as part of an exciting project with Auckland FC. We’re looking forward to following his growth as he takes this next step in his career.”
Since arriving at St. Louis CITY SC in June 2024, Girdwood-Reich has appeared in 23 matches across all competitions. He made his Major League Soccer debut last season during a 1-1 away draw against Sporting KC. Prior to joining St. Louis, Girdwood-Reich played for Sydney FC, where he was instrumental in their second Australia Cup title by starting every match of the 2023 tournament.
The loan move is expected to provide the Australian youth international with more playing time and experience in familiar surroundings.
