New zealand league
The New Zealand League!
You're likely referring to the New Zealand Football Championship, also known as the ISPS Handa Premiership, which is the top-level professional association football league in New Zealand. Here's some information about the league:
History: The league was established in 2004 as the New Zealand Football Championship, with eight teams competing in its inaugural season. The league has undergone several name changes over the years, with the current name being ISPS Handa Premiership since 2019.
Teams: There are currently eight teams competing in the league:
- Auckland City FC
- Team Wellington
- Wellington Phoenix Reserves
- Eastern Suburbs AFC
- Hamilton Wanderers
- Waitakere United
- Canterbury United Dragons
- Hawke's Bay United
Format: The league operates on a round-robin basis, with each team playing each other twice (home and away) during the regular season. The top four teams then compete in a championship final series, with the winner being crowned the league champion.
International competitions: The league has a strong connection with international football, with several teams competing in the OFC Champions League, the premier club competition in Oceania. Auckland City FC has been particularly successful, winning the tournament a record seven times.
Notable players: Some notable players who have played in the New Zealand League include:
- Kosta Barbarouses (Auckland City FC, Wellington Phoenix)
- Glen Moss (Wellington Phoenix, Auckland City FC)
- Marco Rojas (Wellington Phoenix, Melbourne Victory)
- Jeremy Brockie (Wellington Phoenix, SuperSport United)
TV broadcast: The league is broadcast live on Sky Sport in New Zealand, with matches also available to stream online.
I hope this information helps!