“Most of the Auckland City squad is made up of players who balance their footballing commitments with full-time jobs, with a few of those still living at home or completing university studies juggling part-time employment.”

Big fish in..NZ only 😭

They are the only amateur club in the competition, and since there aren't any pro teams in OFC Auckland City has more CWC appearances than anyone else, by a long shot. There are two New Zeland pro sides in the Australian A-League, but since Australia is in AFC they have no path to the CWC.