I believe the squad regulations are being misread here – Auckland FC are not limited to a squad of under-23 players plus three overage players.
The only special limitation is with regard to them using A-League Men players in this competition – they can include any number of under-23 players from their ALM squad in their OFC PL squad, but can only include three over-23 players from their ALM squad.
The question for them then is how many of their 23 OFC PL squad places they use on ALM squad members who might not always be available for OFC PL matches.
The only special limitation is with regard to them using A-League Men players in this competition – they can include any number of under-23 players from their ALM squad in their OFC PL squad, but can only include three over-23 players from their ALM squad.
The question for them then is how many of their 23 OFC PL squad places they use on ALM squad members who might not always be available for OFC PL matches.