The New Zealand Football Championship, also known as the ISPS Handa Premiership, is the top professional soccer league in New Zealand. It was established in 2004 and is governed by New Zealand Football. The league consists of 10 teams from across the country, competing in a round-robin format followed by playoffs. Auckland City FC has been the most successful team in the league's history, winning the championship title a record nine times. An interesting fact is that the league has seen a number of international players from countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and England, adding a diverse flavor to the competition.