Pohnpei Premier League
Founded2009[1]
CountryFederated States of Micronesia
Number of teams4
Level on pyramid1
Current championsIsland Pitbulls (8th title)
(2022)
Most championshipsIsland Pitbulls
(8 titles)[2]

Pohnpei Premier League is the top flight football league in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia.[3]

History

English manager Paul Watson helped establish the Pohnpei Premier League.[4] Clubs included the Island Piutbulls, 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

  1. "The Micronesian Times".
  2. "Pohnpei - League". rsssf.org.
  3. "How to Become an International Soccer Coach". vice.com.
  4. "MEET POHNPEI, THE PACIFIC ISLANDERS BATTLING TO BECOME FIFA'S 212TH MEMBER". thesefootballtimes.co.
  5. "Why Micronesia must be allowed to join FIFA". sport360.com (Archived).
  6. "Pohnpei's 'Premier League': How Soccer Returned To A Small Island". wbur.org.
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