Pohnpei Premier League
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| Founded | 2009[1] |
|---|---|
| Country | Federated States of Micronesia |
| Number of teams | 4 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Current champions | Island Pitbulls (8th title) (2022) |
| Most championships | Island Pitbulls (8 titles)[2] |
Pohnpei Premier League is the top flight football league in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia.[3]
History[edit]
English manager Paul Watson helped establish the Pohnpei Premier League.[4] Clubs included the Island Pitbulls, who competed in shirts donated by English side Yeovil Town, and originated from the College of Micronesia and church groups.[5] The best players from the league were then offered the chance to train to be in the Pohnpei national team.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "The Micronesian Times".
- ^ "Pohnpei - League". rsssf.org.
- ^ "How to Become an International Soccer Coach". vice.com.
- ^ "MEET POHNPEI, THE PACIFIC ISLANDERS BATTLING TO BECOME FIFA'S 212TH MEMBER". thesefootballtimes.co.
- ^ "Why Micronesia must be allowed to join FIFA". sport360.com (Archived).
- ^ "Pohnpei's 'Premier League': How Soccer Returned To A Small Island". wbur.org.