[really interesting long in depth post]
Have you ever thought of getting into football journalism?
It appeals.
For further reference, some of the 2000/2001-born players who have done notable things but who aren't at the WPFA. A number of these have played NL/NYL for the Phoenix through the Onehunga Sports/WPSS link, funnily enough.
2000
Senior professionals: Liberato Cacace (DF/MF)
Overseas: Leon van den Hoven (MF)
Ole Academy: Alex Clayton (DF), Elijah Just (MF/FW), Josh Rogerson (DF)
NZ U-20s 2018: Jorge Akers (FW), Max Mata (FW), Jordain Spain (DF), Charles Spragg (FW), Leon van den Hoven (MF)
NZ U-17s 2017: Ben Deeley (DF), Oli Duncan (MF), Matthew Jones (DF), Nicholas Milner (GK), Matt Palmer (FW), Kieran Richards (MF), Emlyn Wellsmore (DF)
National league 2017-18: Seth Clark (MF - Canterbury United), JJ Richards (FW - Canterbury United)
2001
NZ U-20s 2018: Matt Conroy (FW), Boyd Curry (DF), Kingsley Sinclair (MF)
NZ U-17s 2017: Jacob Clark (GK)
Other names to watch: Oscar Browne (FW)