In FIFA World Cup year, Turner returns to guide the Auckland-Manukau side he has previously coached, with assistants this season being Chris Turner, Terry Torrens and Stu Robertson, while the manager is Fencibles Utd stalwart Max Christiansen.
Five teams make up the National Youth League’s Northern Conference that kicked off yesterday, Auckland-Manukau, Auckland City, Waikato, Hawke’s Bay and Waitakere United. The league also has a four-team Southern Conference.
Teams play each other in a league format on a home and away basis. The top two teams from each conference will contest the semi-finals on April 4, while the final is scheduled for April 11.
“Players such as Daniel Morgan of Auckland City played in the National Youth League last season. This season he got a chance at the FIFA Club World Cup and played a vital role in his team’s win over [African club champions] TP Mazembe,” says Glyn Taylor of NZ Football.
