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05 November 2026
Offseason Round-up Pt. 14

It's time for our weekly round-up of all things OFC Pro League, with just under 12 weeks left until the new season kicks off in January 2027.

Bula FC have caught the headlines with a number of new signing announcements. Check out our feature interview with Head Coach Stephane Auvray, as he looks ahead to the new campaign.

South Melbourne FC continue to impress in their domestic commitments in Australia, whilst the New Zealand National League Championship passes the halfway stage.

William Medina
Brazilian striker William Dos Santos Medina is Bula FC's headline signing ahead of 2027. Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek.

Bula FC confirm majority of 2027 squad

Fijian side Bula FC announced a number of re-signings and new additions last week, as Head Coach Stephane Auvray builds a team he feels can compete at the business end of the campaign.

Having already welcomed back a number of 2026 stalwarts, including Scott Wara, Thomas Dunn and Kaile Auvray, the club announced further names last week, including new signing William Dos Santos Medina - who starred for Galaxy FC in this year's OFC Men's Champions League.

Read the full article for all the details

 

Stephane Auvray looks ahead to new season

OFC caught up with Bula FC Head Coach Stephane Auvray, as he begins preparations for their 2027 season.

Auvray reflects on the learnings from earlier this year, as well as where he expects his side to improve when the action kicks off in January.

Bula FC finished third in the inaugural OFC Pro League season, but fell to Vanuatu United in the semi-final playoff match.

Check out the full interview here

Kian Donkers
Kian Donkers appeared for Auckland FC in 2026 and was on the scoresheet for Birkenhead United in their recent National League victory. Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek.

NZ National League Championship heats up

New Zealand's top domestic league has passed the halfway mark, with plenty of Pro League players, past and present, making their mark.

Dejaun Naidoo and Eli Jones started for Auckland FC Reserves, as they lost an entertaining encounter, 3-2 to Wellington Phoenix Reserves.

Wellington Olympic picked up a crucial 2-0 win over Miramar Rangers, with Adam Supyk and Jaylen Rodwell making appearances.

New Bula FC goalkeeper Jack de Groot helped Eastern Suburbs secure a 2-1 win away at Auckland United, whilst Christian Gray and Nathan Lobo started for Auckland City FC in their 1-1 draw with table toppers Cashmere Technical. Fergus Gillion was an unused substitute.

Kian Donkers - who made 10 appearances for Auckland FC in the 2026 OFC Pro League - scored for Birkenhead United, as they saw off Ferrymead Bays 2-0.

Luke Flowerdew
Luke Flowerdew in action for New Zealand U-17s. Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek.

Vanuatu United confirm exciting new striking addition

2026 semi-finalists Vanuatu United FC have confirmed the singing of New Zealand U-17 internationalists Luke Flowerdew.

The forward came through the academy system at Wellington Phoenix and scored 4 goals in 10 appearances for East Coast Bays in this season's New Zealand Northern League. He had also previously spent a season at Auckland United.

Flowerdew has experience at international level, as part of the New Zealand team that won the OFC U-17 Men's Championship in 2023, where he scored four goals on route to lifting the trophy.

South Melbourne FC continue fine form

South Melbourne continue to impress in their domestic commitments in Australia. The OFC Pro League finalists and Australia Cup winners registered a 2-0 victory in their latest Australian Championship fixture against Canberra Croatia.

Jordan Swibel and Thomas Giannakopoulos were on the scoresheet for Hellas.