Today's suggested topic for debate - should NZF be providing funding for the Phoenix when it is clear what they bring to NZF as a whole? The FFA is happy to fund A-League clubs because it realises how important it is to have a professional league. Is it hypocritical of NZF not to do the same in NZ?
This argument is moot. NZF don't have money of that magnitude to spend. They contribute to Ricki's salary I believe, but that's probably about all they can afford.