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Interim coach Darren Bazeley is poised to hand out a pair of All Whites debuts when the national men’s football team takes on China later this month in Auckland and Wellington.
The All Whites’ third-most capped player will return to the national team fold as an assistant coach when they play China later this month.
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These days don’t come around very often, maybe once in an entire career for a lower league soldier
Fresh off scoring his first A-League Men goal, Wellington Phoenix fullback Callan Elliot is set to be rewarded with inclusion in the All Whites squad to face China.
Michaela Foster has been commended for her professionalism after blocking out the noise surrounding her dad’s future as All Blacks coach to set up yet another goal for Wellington Phoenix.
Fifa could be set to abandon plans for Saudi Arabia’s tourism arm to sponsor the Women’s World Cup after a ferocious response from co-hosts Australia and New Zealand and some of the highest-profile players in the women’s game.
You know, the funny thing is the Football Ferns actually didn’t play that badly against Portugal in the first half.
They did at least get better with each game.
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Oskar Zawada has fired his 11th goal of the A-League Men season as Wellington Phoenix beat Newcastle 2-1, firming up their bid for a home final.
Wellington Phoenix have thrown away a golden chance in their battle to avoid the A-League Women wooden spoon, conceding a late equaliser against Brisbane Roar.
Polish target man Oskar Zawada has had a big impact on the A-League since arriving at Wellington Phoenix.
Wellington Phoenix have blown a chance to claim their second win of the A-League Women season after conceding a late goal to draw 1-1 with Brisbane Roar.
The impending birth of his first child could see Oskar Zawada miss Wellington Phoenix’s next match, against Sydney FC in Auckland.
Wellington Phoenix have set a target of playing finals football in Wellington after claiming a crucial win over Newcastle Jets.
The All Whites will play world No 23 Sweden at the 50,000-capacity Friends Arena in Stockholm in June.
NZ Herald
Shocked at the devastation and heartbreak in their region, Napier City Rovers players have ditched some of their pre-season training to help those whose lives have been turned upside down by Cyclone Gabrielle.
There was not a lot to like about the Football Ferns’ performances over the past fortnight, as they lost 5-0 to Portugal and 2-0 and 1-0 to Argentina.
Wellington Phoenix coach Natalie Lawrence was left frustrated as her side allowed Sydney FC to score the decisive goal just after halftime in their 1-0 A-League Women win on Sunday.
If you can’t beat ‘em just don’t lose.
Wellington Phoenix goal machine Oskar Zawada has put his career-best goal tally down to the faith shown by coach Ufuk Talay.
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Maia Vink and Ben Old
Sky Sport
We got up super early to talk with Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood! Michaela Foster join us at the studio right after her Football Ferns debut, while Seamus is more than excited to welcome the FIFA WWC Play-Off games at Hamilton. Plus the Phoenix win against Wesrtern United in Ozz and the best moments of the EPL.
The Football Ferns were left to rue a bad first-half miss by Hannah Wilkinson as they lost 1-0 to Argentina at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on Thursday night.
Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimkova says she “will review everything” in the wake of her side’s disappointing dress rehearsal for July’s Fifa Women’s World Cup.
Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay knew Brazilian signing Yan Sasse would come good eventually.
The Football Ferns have one last chance to get a much-needed win on the board this month when they take on Argentina for the second time in three days on Thursday night.
Indiah-Paige Riley is set to be available for selection for the Football Ferns as they take on Argentina on Thursday night, after completing her return-to-play programme following a concussion.
It’s the Woodsman!
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All Blacks coach Ian Foster could have two World Cups on his mind this year, after daughter Michaela made her Football Ferns debut against Argentina.
The chance to meet a real-life Football Fern is a moment Hamilton teen Fatima Hussain Ali won't forget in a hurry.
Michaela Foster’s dreams of making the Football Ferns squad for their home Fifa Women’s World Cup have quickly become a lot more realistic, after the stars aligned for her to make a timely debut.
Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimková says they “have to be smarter” if they’re going to beat Argentina on Thursday and salvage something from this month’s international window.
Wellington Phoenix banished their penalty demons when star striker Oskar Zawada converted a spot-kick to seal a comprehensive 3-0 win over Western United last Friday.
There’s not a football club on the planet that doesn’t know the value of being able to produce their own players.
Stunning strikes from imports Yan Sasse and Bozhidar Kraev have lifted Wellington Phoenix to a 3-0 win over Western United, strengthening their grip on a spot in the A-League Men top six.