With AFC now out of the Cup, wonder if a Nix verus Auckland pre season game is now on the cards.
One of either Dome, Gill or Chiefy have talked about reaching out to Auckland for a game. Bit difficult I guess currently without an ALM draw, and knowing when the first of the 3 regular season derbies will be played.
Maybe one of Aussie ALM clubs could be enticed over for a 2 game NZ pre season tour of warmups? Might be a bit chilly for them
And likely a bit too early for new pro club ChCh United, as they will only start assembling a squad from now, with the new OFC Pro League starting (Jan 2026) two months after the A League. But CU might be a possibility for a competitive friendly say mid October, just before the ALM season starts.
Match verus NZU20s if they do assemble in NZ before going to Chile?
Nix verus combined Nix and AFC reserve teams XI
One of either Dome, Gill or Chiefy have talked about reaching out to Auckland for a game. Bit difficult I guess currently without an ALM draw, and knowing when the first of the 3 regular season derbies will be played.
Maybe one of Aussie ALM clubs could be enticed over for a 2 game NZ pre season tour of warmups? Might be a bit chilly for them
And likely a bit too early for new pro club ChCh United, as they will only start assembling a squad from now, with the new OFC Pro League starting (Jan 2026) two months after the A League. But CU might be a possibility for a competitive friendly say mid October, just before the ALM season starts.
Match verus NZU20s if they do assemble in NZ before going to Chile?
Nix verus combined Nix and AFC reserve teams XI
Nick Becker: "I think at a senior level, it's better kept for actually in the league, where there's that real drama, competitiveness and proper rivalry".
Agree with Nick Becker. 3 derbies is already a lot imo within a season that's only 7 months long. You want to keep the novelty factor otherwise the casual fans lose interest.