BongdaPlus has reviewed the domestic professional leagues' role during VFF's ninth term, covering 2022–2026. Its October 17 analysis examines scheduling, officiating technology and the system's contribution to national-team player development.

The article evaluates changes implemented over the term rather than announcing a policy that took effect on publication day.

Calendar and officiating changes

One development was the move to a season spanning two calendar years from 2023/24. The report says this sought closer alignment with AFC and international schedules, requiring clubs to adjust personnel planning, contracts and sporting preparation.

It also reviews VAR's introduction from 2023/24 and wider implementation in 2024/25. Training officials and refining procedures accompanied investment in equipment.

Other areas discussed include club licensing, match-supervisor training, the VPFAS management system, medical coordination and anti-doping checks. The author treats these as elements of improving professional competition management.

Players and sustainable clubs

The analysis presents V.League as the highest domestic testing ground for players and the first division as another route for experience. This is an assessment of their contribution, rather than proof that leagues alone determine every national-team result.

It argues that overseas Vietnamese and naturalised players can add depth while remaining complementary to domestic development. Clubs should connect youth training with first-team opportunities and consider foreign players' contribution to competition quality.

The report identifies continuing differences in facilities, playing surfaces and finances. Its conclusion calls for stronger governance and sustainable professional standards rather than suggesting previous reforms have already resolved every club's limitations.