Heroic Canterbury United goalkeeper Danny Knight is sporting a souvenir from his side's memorable away draw against Auckland City - five stitches to the head.
A striker is generally judged by their goalscoring output but it would be wrong to suggest that Ermal Hajdari is struggling to find his feet.
Former Leeds United manager Neil Redfearn has hailed All Whites striker Chris Wood as the "real deal" after he scored his 11th goal of the season for Leeds on Sunday (NZ time).
The player at the centre of the eligibility saga that cost New Zealand Football a berth at this year's Olympic Games has admitted he feared he would never play for the All Whites again.
It’s getting tight in the top half of the National Women’s League with champions Northern looking well-placed for a crack at retaining their title but Capital, WaiBOP and Canterbury United all battling it out for the other two play-off spots.
The New Zealand Under 20 women’s side will travel to the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Papua New Guinea high on confidence after a strong showing against Mexico in two international friendlies.
All Whites goalkeeper Glen Moss said it is a special feeling being back in the national squad after a hiatus from international football.
The Kiwi player who has performed most successfully over the past year will be revealed on Wednesday as part of the official celebrations for New Zealand Football’s 125th Anniversary.
Veteran All White Glen Moss will once again suit up for the All Whites after going to extreme lengths to prove his worth to national coach Anthony Hudson.
So, why am I putting this out into the digital ether? Well, I suspect the Phoenix are entering a seminal moment in their brief history.
Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick heaped praise on Gui Finkler and Kosta Barbarouses after the pair inspired Phoenix to victory over Newcastle Jets on Saturday.
Goalkeeper Danny Knight kept a clean sheet but suffered a gashed head as Canterbury United maintained their unbeaten start of the national football premiership with a scoreless draw at Auckland City.
Later in the season Tasman United coach Richard Anderson may look back on his side's 1-1 draw with the Wellington Phoenix reserves and say it was a point gained. But right now his gut feeling is that it is two points lost.
A fast and furious final 20 minutes has seen Team Wellington snatch a dramatic first win of the season.
Hamilton Wanderers strolled to a 4-0 win over Eastern Suburbs at Porritt Stadium on Sunday, benefiting from a hotly-disputed red card that saw their opponents reduced to 10 men late in the first half.
It was a day for the underdogs in the Stirling Sports Premiership, with several surprising results contradicting the form guide.
A second-half header from Max Mata sealed a 1-1 draw for Wellington Phoenix U-20 against Tasman United at Westpac Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Paul Ifill’s return to the Cake Tin has seen newcomers Tasman United draw with the Wellington Phoenix U-20 side in round three of the Stirling Sports Premiership.
A superb attacking performance and a first-half brace from Roy Krishna secured Wellington Phoenix a 2-0 win over Newcastle Jets at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night.
At last, a win for the Wellington Phoenix.
The Wellington Phoenix will find it tough to build any momentum from their first win of the season.
CANADIAN import Nile Walwyn made a promise when he joined the Hawke's Bay United football side in September.
Tough times require strong leadership.
When Anthony Hudson announced his latest All Whites squad on Thursday, the headline news was that Winston Reid wouldn't be making the trip home, after injuring a hamstring while playing for West Ham United last weekend.
Hamilton Wanderers are looking to finish their opening run of home fixtures with a flourish when they host Eastern Suburbs at Porritt Stadium on Sunday.
"The season starts now."
Wellington Phoenix duo Andrew Durante and Vince Lia are set to play their 250th and 200th games respectively when the team faces Newcastle Jets at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night.
Melbourne Victory flyer Marco Rojas has put his scintillating form down to his tough time in Europe, saying it had matured him as a player and a person.
Wellington Phoenix duo Andrew Durante and Vince Lia will play their 250th and 200th games respectively when the team faces Newcastle Jets at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night.
All Whites defender Thomas Doyle has been ruled out of the OFC Stage Three Qualifiers against New Caledonia after suffering a hamstring injury.
The sight of Rob Morrison at Wellington Phoenix training is about as good an indicator anyone will need for how the team is going.
After earning just one point from their opening two games, Ryan Stewart says Tasman United will be targeting their first win of the Stirling Sports Premiership this Saturday.
He didn’t get the result he was looking for but New Zealand Under 20 coach Leon Birnie was hugely encouraged by his team’s performance today in their 1-0 loss to Mexico in Auckland.
All Whites coach Anthony Hudson says it would have been "totally the wrong decision" to risk Winston Reid for the team's World Cup qualifying matches this month.
The finishing touches will be put to New Zealand’s bid for glory at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup from tomorrow during a pair of matches against Mexico in Auckland.