Nix girls win, you'd think the social media team would've had more than what they did, by that I mean a photo with a trophy!
Did any club management hang around from the day before?
Did any club management hang around from the day before?
Nix girls win, you'd think the social media team would've had more than what they did, by that I mean a photo with a trophy!
Did any club management hang around from the day before?
Did any club management hang around from the day before?
Looks Iike you're on yr own with this one R
Western Springs U-17 weekend again. Top male player, top female get all expenses trip to join Bournemouth yoof for 2 weeks courtesy AFC. Go for it kids.
Edit: Waterside Karori and Wests (Ole) the only Wellington entrants this year
Edit: Waterside Karori and Wests (Ole) the only Wellington entrants this year
I didn't initially pay attention to the prize (excellent prize no doubt) but the lad who won it - Cruz Pietersen - Well, he's with the Nix academy. 🤣
Yeah that's interesting. Wonder if AFC will try lure him back to Auckland, and their MOU pathways.
The Nix definitely seen to be giving young players an earlier chance of playing in the A League. But then AFC now has it's reserve team AFC II playing in the OFC Pro League.
The talent scouting is going to heat up in NZ, between the two ALM clubs. Especially at that U16 & under level. Annual U17 WCs showcasing a new wave of talent every 12 months.
https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2025/12/10/youngsters-land-all-expenses-paid-stay-with-english-premier-league-club/
The experience will include flights, accommodation and training alongside their age-group equivalents. There may also be a chance to watch a Premier League fixture, should dates allow. The package has been organised by Auckland FC as part of their multi-club ownership model.
The Nix definitely seen to be giving young players an earlier chance of playing in the A League. But then AFC now has it's reserve team AFC II playing in the OFC Pro League.
The talent scouting is going to heat up in NZ, between the two ALM clubs. Especially at that U16 & under level. Annual U17 WCs showcasing a new wave of talent every 12 months.
https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2025/12/10/youngsters-land-all-expenses-paid-stay-with-english-premier-league-club/
The experience will include flights, accommodation and training alongside their age-group equivalents. There may also be a chance to watch a Premier League fixture, should dates allow. The package has been organised by Auckland FC as part of their multi-club ownership model.
Cruz Pietersen has played at West Coast Rangers since he was four.
In 2025, he joined the Wellington Phoenix academy and represented New Zealand at the OFC U-16 Championships, winning gold and qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup next year.
From a Nix view, the girls team chose not to defend their trophy or enter a team in the boys either. Dangerous tactic as it can be difficult to get back in again