New zealand premier league
You're referring to the New Zealand football league!
The New Zealand Premier League, also known as the ISPS Handa Premiership, is the top-level professional association football league in New Zealand. It was established in 2004 and is operated by New Zealand Football.
Here are some key facts about the New Zealand Premier League:
- Format: The league consists of 8 teams, with each team playing each other twice (home and away) during the regular season. The team with the most points at the end of the regular season is crowned the champion.
- Teams: The current teams in the league are:
- Auckland City FC
- Canterbury United Dragons
- Eastern Suburbs AFC
- Hamilton Wanderers
- Team Wellington
- Tasman United
- Waitakere United
- Wellington Phoenix Reserves
- Champions: The most successful team in the league is Auckland City FC, with 7 titles.
- International competition: The winner of the New Zealand Premier League qualifies for the OFC Champions League, which is the top club competition in Oceania.
- Sponsorship: The league has had several sponsors over the years, including ISPS Handa, which has been the title sponsor since 2019.
The New Zealand Premier League is considered one of the top leagues in Oceania, and it has produced several talented players who have gone on to play in top leagues around the world.