Heartbroken after a grand final loss, Sydney FC captain Rhyan Grant is adamant the future is bright under coach Patrick Kisnorbo.
The Sky Blues' search for a record-extending sixth A-League Men championship ended in agony at Go Media Stadium, after Cam Howieson scored the lone goal in the 60th minute for Auckland FC.
Coached by Sydney FC great Steve Corica, Auckland became the first New Zealand team to win an ALM grand final.