Tahiti United FC
| Full name | AS Vénus Professional Football Club Tahiti United |
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| Founded | December 2024 |
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| Owner | A.S. Vénus |
| Coach | Samuel Garcia |
| League | OFC Professional League |
| 2026 | TBD |
AS Vénus Professional Football Club Tahiti United, commonly known as Tahiti United is a men's professional association football club based in Pīraʻe, Tahiti. Founded as the professional section of French Polynesian club A.S. Vénus, it plans to commence play in the OFC Professional League (OFCPL) in the 2026 season.
History
Tahiti United FC was founded in December 2024, as part of A.S. Vénus' bid for entry into the OFC Professional League (OFCPL), competing against rival bids from A.S. Pirae and A.S. Tefana.[1] The club marketed the bid as an attempt to build a club representing "all Polynesians", and received the endorsement of the Tahitian Football Federation and Government of French Polynesia.[2][3] The bid successfully resulted in the club being chosen as one of eight charter members of the OFCPL in August 2025.[4][5][6] Tahiti United plans to commence play in the league's inaugural 2026 season.[7][8]
Stadium
Tahiti United FC's intended home ground is Stade Pater Te Hono Nui in Pīraʻe, Tahiti. However, it will not be used for the 2026 season, due to ongoing renovations preparing the stadium for the 2027 Pacific Games.[2][9]
Players
First team squad
- As of 11 December 2025
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Organisation
Tahiti United FC is owned by French Polynesian club A.S. Vénus, based in the neighbouring commune of Māhina, and operates as the club's professional section.[1][3][8]
See also
- List of football clubs in French Polynesia
- List of top-division football clubs in OFC countries
- Tahiti national football team
References
- ^ a b de Laage, Waldemar (20 December 2024). "L'AS Vénus veut créer la première équipe professionnelle de Tahiti" [AS Vénus wants to create Tahiti's first professional team]. Radio 1 (in French). Archived from the original on 29 August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ a b Réné, Charlie (28 August 2025). "Tahiti United sera bien le premier club de foot professionnel polynésien" [Tahiti United will be the first professional Polynesian club]. Radio 1 (in French). Archived from the original on 29 August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ a b Bennett, N.; Huc, O. (13 March 2025). "Avec Tahiti United, le football polynésien fait un pas vers la professionnalisation" [With Tahiti United, Polynesian football takes a step towards professionalisation]. TNTV News (in French). Archived from the original on 29 August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "Auckland and Christchuch to enter OFC Professional League". Radio New Zealand. 29 August 2025. Archived from the original on 29 August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ Duerden, John (30 August 2025). "New Oceania soccer competition hopes to raise level of the sport in the Pacific region". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 30 August 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ Agence France-Presse (29 August 2025). "Clubs picked for 'historic' first Oceania pro football league". Yahoo Sports. Archived from the original on 29 August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ Gamblin, Mereini (28 August 2025). "Tahiti United, premier club professionnel de football en Polynésie : une avancée historique qui change la donne dès 2026" [Tahiti United, the first professional football club in Polynesia: a historic achievement that transforms game from 2026]. Polynésie la 1ère (in French). Archived from the original on 30 August 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ a b J.P. (28 August 2025). "Tahiti United officiellement retenu pour intégrer l'OFC Pro League" [Tahiti United officially selected to join the OFC Pro League]. TNTV News (in French). Archived from the original on 29 August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ Rodor, Manu (29 August 2025). "Tahiti United est officiellement créé" [Tahiti United is officially founded]. Tahiti Infos (in French). Archived from the original on 30 August 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.