Alex Cross
Player Manager
Merchants is a mens under 18 soccer team based in New Plymouth, New Plymouth District , playing 11-a-side grassroots soccer .
Merchants squad
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Harris Brayshaw
Defender
Dave Knox
Coach
Matt Weeks
Forward
Jasper Rhodes
Midfielder
Adam Charles
Goalkeeper
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