There's just 93 days to go until the 2027 OFC Pro League season kicks off and the eight teams are well into their preparations ahead of the first circuit series in Australia.
A number of signings have been confirmed over the last week, with returning stars and fresh talent set to light up the new campaign.
We also have news of South Melbourne FC's new Head Coach and a feature interview with two of Solomon Kings' biggest names.
South Melbourne announce new Head Coach
Last season's finalists South Melbourne FC have confirmed Jamie Reed as their new man in charge.
The Englishman replaces Sinisa Cohadzic, who stood down following their memorable Australia Cup final victory over Melbourne Victory earlier this month.
Clubs continue to secure talent for new season
With only a matter of weeks left in 2026, Pro League clubs are accelerating their preparations, with a number of signings confirmed in the past week.
Bula FC have announced that 2026 regulars Thomas Dunn, Ryan Naresh, Kaile Auvray, Scott Wara and Sterling Vasconcellos will all return in 2027, giving them a strong core of players to build around.
Solomon Kings will welcome back a number of players for next season, including their top scorer in 2026 Jez Lofthouse and key playmaker Sota Higashide.
The Kings have also confirmed the signing of Jacob Krayem, who played last season for South Island United.
Rooney Riugaimae, Danford Fiumae and Michael Laulae are new additions, whilst Atkin Kaua, William Komasi and Jayroll Patty have re-signed for another year.
PNG Hekari FC have also confirmed they will be welcoming back Judahbill Asar for the 2027 season.
Solomon Kings duo prepared for 2027
Javin Wae and Rafa Le'ai were to key members of the Solomon Kings side in 2026 and the duo are looking ahead to 2027 and the chance to build on what they achieved last season.
The pair spoke to OFC during their time with Central Coast FC at the OFC Men's Champions League earlier this year in Fiji.
Check out the full feature here.
Pro League talent take to the sand
The OFC Beach Soccer Men's Nations Cup kicks off in Papeete, Tahiti this week and there's a notable name on the New Caledonia team list.
Germain Haewegene, who played for Tahiti United in last season's OFC Pro League, will swap the grass for the sand in the five team tournament, with the winner qualifying for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™ next year.
Domestic update
New Zealand's National League is in full swing and a number of past and present Pro League talents are making their mark.
Christian Gray, Nathan Lobo and Fergus Gillion all started for Auckland City FC, as they overcame Miramar Rangers 2-0.
Adam Supyk played all 90 minutes as Wellington Olympic beat Eastern Suburbs 4-0, whilst Eli Jones and Dejaun Naidoo started Auckland FC Reserves 3-0 defeat to Cashmere Technical - Oscar Mason was an unused substitute.
New Vanuatu United signing William Tonning was in nets for Napier City Rovers, as they fell to a 2-0 loss to Birkenhead United, who had former Auckland FC defender Everton O'Leary in their ranks.