I'd be happy for them to play Auckland.
These friendlies bring in crowds but don't really convert them to becoming fans of the home team - so it doesn't really help with attendances down the track.
For example Liverpool vs Victory in 2013 got 95,000 fans but the next season Victory's average attendance was lower than the previous season.
And the profits generally go to the touring team too, so no real net benefit overall for the home team.
These friendlies bring in crowds but don't really convert them to becoming fans of the home team - so it doesn't really help with attendances down the track.
For example Liverpool vs Victory in 2013 got 95,000 fans but the next season Victory's average attendance was lower than the previous season.
And the profits generally go to the touring team too, so no real net benefit overall for the home team.