That is a very interesting development. Wouldn't surprise if teams from QLD & Darwin particularly, were at least interested in this. I see there is a meeting being held in Brisbane, with any interested Australian clubs invited to attend.
But this development means that surely OFC also want some of the bigger NZ clubs involved, if they are looking at potential Aussie NPL clubs. I guess for the likes of Olympic and Auckland City, it will be all about the funding model for this new pro comp.
Also critically how OFC's representative at the annual FIFA Intercontinental Cup, or now 4 yearly Club World Cup will be determined. Being at the CWC has been a great money spinner for Auckland City. Looks like there will still be a OFC Champions League. So how will OFC's representative(s) at future FIFA club events be determined?
But this development means that surely OFC also want some of the bigger NZ clubs involved, if they are looking at potential Aussie NPL clubs. I guess for the likes of Olympic and Auckland City, it will be all about the funding model for this new pro comp.
Also critically how OFC's representative at the annual FIFA Intercontinental Cup, or now 4 yearly Club World Cup will be determined. Being at the CWC has been a great money spinner for Auckland City. Looks like there will still be a OFC Champions League. So how will OFC's representative(s) at future FIFA club events be determined?
This is a new standalone competition that would run in addition to the current OFC Men’s Champions League, as well as the national domestic leagues across OFC’s Member Associations.