Wasn't the OFC also looking to set up a professional league (2025 season) before the next WC too?
You'd think a team from Auckland would be a lock for that. So I'm not exactly sure where this would leave a respective A-League bid. As big a city as it is, somehow I don't think Auckland could support two professional football teams - although perhaps this is just the pessimist in me.
You'd think a team from Auckland would be a lock for that. So I'm not exactly sure where this would leave a respective A-League bid. As big a city as it is, somehow I don't think Auckland could support two professional football teams - although perhaps this is just the pessimist in me.
Yes a new OFC pro league is mooted for 2005. I imagine legally OFC would have to invite NZ clubs to enter, ie not keep as just a closed Island team shop.
Be interesting to see if OFC then canned the OFC Champions League, and just gave OFC's CWC spot to the winner of the new pro league. I'm sure the likes of Auckland City and Olympic will be watching closely. With yes some ramifications re any Auckland ALM bid - though previously Auckland City have ruled themselves out, of being directly part of any Auckland bid. The Trillian Trust has financial limits!