Posted June 19, 2025 01:52
· last edited June 19, 2025 01:53
They have eyes (almost) everywhere. Although this could have eventuated from one of the various camps they have around the country. Screenshot_2025-06-19-13-41-09-48_a23b203fd3aafc6dcb84e438dda678b6.jpg586.95 KB Although naturally the Phoenix 'territory' for lack of a better word is now more heavily combed over by our Northern neighbours.
Of course this space, as previously mentioned is going to be heating up big time over the next few years. With the reality still being that neither club can sign absolutely everyone.
Two different routes at play too. Auckland's TDP, which has already brought 15 year old NZ U17 rep Benjamin Perez Baldoni into the fold for example v Wellington and the more established and traditional academy approach.
Of course this space, as previously mentioned is going to be heating up big time over the next few years. With the reality still being that neither club can sign absolutely everyone.
Two different routes at play too. Auckland's TDP, which has already brought 15 year old NZ U17 rep Benjamin Perez Baldoni into the fold for example v Wellington and the more established and traditional academy approach.