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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
The football community is rallying around Hawke’s Bay youth in acts of generosity which it hopes will bring some sense of normality to life for kids in the cyclone-ravaged province.
Chris Wood’s maiden goal for Nottingham Forest has earned them a 1-1 draw with Manchester City in the English Premier League on Sunday (NZ time).
The Football Ferns might not have their captain available as they try to bounce back from their horror loss to Portugal.
Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay has hailed his team’s emphatic win over Western United as the “complete performance.”
Andrew Durante, Lily Alfeld and Lucas Mauragis
Fever FM
The pod is back to discuss two disappointing losses over the weekend.
Teams don't often get the chance to taste the main course before it arrives, but thanks to FIFA's World Cup playoff tournament, that's a reality for the Football Ferns.
Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay is publicly urging Oskar Zawada to step up and become the team's No.1 penalty taker as they attempt to bounce back from last week's nightmare against Macarthur.
The countdown is on to this year's Women's FIFA World Cup in New Zealand and every game is crucial for the Football Ferns.
Olivia Chance didn't dare to dream of playing on the hallowed rugby turf of Waikato Stadium when she began her football career.
Football Ferns captain Ali Riley is taking heart in the collective power of the global football community as she prepares to earn her 150th cap on Friday night, as her side takes on Portugal in Hamilton.
Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay wants his top goalscorer to step up and take it the next time his team wins a penalty.
Success for the Football Ferns at their home Fifa Women’s World Cup later this year will come down to two things.
That previous Football Ferns get-together came about as a sneaky bonus.
Wellington Phoenix have lost to Western Sydney Wanderers for the first time in four A-League Women meetings, going down 1-0 at Wanderers Football Park on Sunday afternoon.