We've been in touch with Christchurch Utd to get comment on their inclusion as a preferred club in the inaugural OFC Professional League. We were informed they've been told they're not allowed to talk about it, by NZ Football. No-one at NZF has been available to comment on why.
— Jason Pine (@pineynz) August 29, 2025
This is interesting from Piney, Chch Utd have apparently been told by NZ Football that they aren't allowed to talk to the media about their inclusion in the OPL. I wonder if Auckland have been told the same?
Edit: Obviously Auckland haven't been told not to as they have stuff on their socials
Edit: saw ofc spokesperson on one news saying all bids were judged equally