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'Nonsensical': Phoenix eye legal action after snub from inaugural OFC Pro League

Wellington Phoenix, Oceania's largest professional club with extensive football investments, questions OFC's scoring and selection process after exclusion from the new regional league.

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The Wellington Phoenix say they are considering a judicial review after the club was denied a place in the new Oceania Professional League, with Auckland FC...

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South Melbourne secures OFC Pro League spot

South Melbourne has secured a spot in next year's OFC Professional League, while Wellington Phoenix's shock exclusion has sparked threats of legal action.

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'Nonsensical': Phoenix eye legal action after snub from inaugural OFC Pro League

The Wellington Phoenix say they are considering a judicial review after the club was denied a place in the new Oceania Professional League, with Auckland FC...

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Wellington Phoenix threaten legal action after missing out on shot at FIFA millions

Auckland FC and Christchurch United have been chosen as the two New Zealand teams to take part in the Oceania Pro League.

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CLub Statement on OFC Pro League Licensing decision

The Wellington Phoenix are immensely disappointed to have not been selected for participation in the OFC Professional League in 2026. The Phoenix were informed this afternoon that while their submission met the minimum licensing requirements it received a lower score than Auckland FC and Christchurch United.Given that the Phoenix is the largest professional football club in Oceania, the club is digesting OFC’s decision and is seeking further inf…

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wellingtonphoenix.com broke the news in on Friday, August 29, 2025.
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