Cotter will switch the Blues for the Queensland Reds in 2027, which was in the works before Scott Robertson was relieved of his post.

Auckland FC and the Phoenix could be out of the Australia Cup knockout tournament this season.

Reports over the Tasman suggest it's an Asian Football Confederation decision, the body Australia is aligned to.

New Zealand is part of Oceania Football.

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