18 Mar 2014

NZ Football interested in Auckland joining A-League

8:57 am on 18 March 2014

New Zealand Football's cautiously optimistic at the idea of an Auckland-based team returning to the Australian A-League.

The National Premiership winning club, Auckland City, is reportedly talking to investors about putting together a bid for a franchise in the future.

New Zealand Football's high performance manager Fred de Jong's says it would be a big step for the club, but he's keen for the opportunities an A-League club in Auckland would provide.