Auckland FC and Christchurch United have been named among the eight preferred clubs for the inaugural OFC Professional League.
The venture, which is being backed by millions of dollars from Fifa, is set to kickoff in January and run until May.
Christchurch’s GM and First Team Coach Ryan Edwards joined Piney to discuss the importance of this for football in the South Island.
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