Well there is no MLS or even USL team in Hawaii. And it's a far wealthier place than most islands in the wider Pacific. There is also a pretty strong relationship between Taihiti and Hawaii I understand, about 5-6 hours apart by plane.
But the more I think about it, NZ is better to stay out of this comp. Was an interesting read after the OFC Nations Cup, about how groundskeepers in the Islands struggle to grow ryegrass species that you typically need to have in a football pitch to have it as a true smooth surface. The local native tropical grasses just naturally take over. That means bumpy pitches and shark football.
I reckon best NZ focuses on getting a 3rd A League club, and spending some of that FIFA WC 2026 qualification millions on improving the national leagues, academies and other pathways.
Seems any Australian participation in this league, is almost being driven by the Aus Govt with 'Football as Diplomacy' to counter the evil CCP doing their cunning stuff in the region. Who knows maybe any Hawaiian entry will be run by the CIA!
But the more I think about it, NZ is better to stay out of this comp. Was an interesting read after the OFC Nations Cup, about how groundskeepers in the Islands struggle to grow ryegrass species that you typically need to have in a football pitch to have it as a true smooth surface. The local native tropical grasses just naturally take over. That means bumpy pitches and shark football.
I reckon best NZ focuses on getting a 3rd A League club, and spending some of that FIFA WC 2026 qualification millions on improving the national leagues, academies and other pathways.
Seems any Australian participation in this league, is almost being driven by the Aus Govt with 'Football as Diplomacy' to counter the evil CCP doing their cunning stuff in the region. Who knows maybe any Hawaiian entry will be run by the CIA!