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08 September 2026
Offseason Round-up Pt. 6

We're back to wrap-up the latest from the OFC Pro League during the 2026 offseason!

A couple of 2026's Pro League stars are catching the eye in Samoa at the OFC U-19 Men's Championship, whilst Solomon Kings lose a member of their coaching staff and Vanuatu United prepare to take on A-League opposition.


Hat-trick heroes!

We're down to the final four at the OFC U-19 Men's Championship in Apia, with defending champions New Zealand joined by Tahiti, Solomon Islands and New Caledonia in the semi-finals.

Kiwi Baily Ferguson - who spent last season with Auckland FC - notched a hat-trick in his side's 6-0 win over Vanuatu, whilst Solomon Kings forward Jayroll Patty also grabbed a treble, in Solomon Islands' victory against New Caledonia.

The semi-finals take place on Friday.

You can watch LIVE and FREE on the OFC YouTube channel.

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Bailey Ferguson (right) was in fine form against Vanuatu. Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek

Vanuatu United prepare for stern test

Last season's semi-finalists Vanuatu United will take on A-League's Central Coast Mariners in a friendly double-header this week.

Both fixtures will be played at Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila, with the first match on September 9 and the second on September 12.

The club has welcomed back last season's Golden Boot winner Alex Saniel, following his successful loan spell in Australia.

Learn more about what's happening in Port Vila this week here

Bula FC out in the community

Fiji's Bula FC continued their impressive community work across this region, with star forward and club ambassador Roy Krishna meeting supports across the country.

Roy was joined by midfielder Kaile Auvray, coach Stephane Auvray.

Check out the Bula FC Facebook page for all the details

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Bula FC striker and club ambassador, Roy Krishna. Photo Credit: Bula FC media.

South Island talents making an impact

Christchurch United began their domestic playoffs with a confident 3-0 victory over Western Suburbs.

South Island United and Solomon Islands midfielder Rovu Boyers got on the scoresheet as his side made the perfect start to their NZ National League Playoffs campaign.

Change in the dugout

Solomon Kings will prepare for the 2027 OFC Pro League season with a change in their management team.

Last season's Assistant Coach Alexander Barlow has been appointed Head Coach of Auckland United Women for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

Barlow was previously with the New Zealand club, helping them lift another OFC Women's Champions League crown earlier this year in the Solomon Islands.

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Alexander Barlow was part of the coaching staff when Auckland United won the OFC Women's Champions League in Honiara. Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek

Date in the diary

Don't forget, South Melbourne FC's Australia Cup semi-final kicks off on Tuesday, September 15.

Last season's OFC Pro League finalists will take on Lions FC for a place in the final, where they'll meet either Sydney FC or Melbourne Victory.