Wellington Phoenix has invested heavily in trying to get something positive out of its 'doomsday double' of back-to-back away games against Adelaide United and Perth Glory.
G'day to all footy fans in Taranaki. You lot have had a pretty successful time with the oval ball lately - congratulations on your epic ITM Cup victory.
The new-look youthful All Whites team take an important step in the new Anthony Hudson-led era against a powerful China team in Nanchang on Saturday (NZ time).
Auckland City FC skipper Ivan Vicelich says the OFC President's Cup can boost his club's chances of success at next month's FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco.
Five years ago a fresh-faced 17-year-old Chris Wood became the youngest Kiwi to play in the English Premier League.
Anthony Hudson has completed his bold overhaul of the All Whites by handing 22-year-old Chris Wood the captain's armband for Saturday morning's friendly against China in Nanchang.
Some dominant football countries may be missing in action at the Under-20 World Cup tournament in New Zealand next year but that takes nothing away from the competition, according to James Bannatyne.
Leicester City striker Chris Wood will become one of the youngest players to captain the All Whites, named on Thursday to lead the team in their international against China on Saturday (NZ time).
In camp with the All Whites for the second time since taking the coaching role in August, Anthony Hudson has established a clear focus for the current group covering their time together this week.
Chris Wood’s lack of first team opportunities at Leicester City does not lessen his importance to the New Zealand national team, according to manager Anthony Hudson.
How good are the Wellington Phoenix class of 2014-15?
An uncompromising stance from New Zealand Football turned Tommy Smith off playing for the All Whites, but a change in personnel and culture has drawn him back into the fold.
Peter O'Leary is no stranger to pressure. For a short time, O'Leary was one of the most hated men in sport.
The Football Ferns preparations for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup took a step up on Wednesday as Tony Readings named his squad for a three-match tour of France and Norway later this month.
OPINION: Anthony Hudson faces the first big test of his tenure as All Whites coach: who to select as his stand-in captain.
Nathan Burns got the winner after Wellington were able to successfully implement their new technical style on the contest.
It was a little under two years ago when Wellington Phoenix owner Gareth Morgan made a bold public statement of intent – he wanted his side to start playing attractive, attacking football.
Wellington Phoenix's Australian winger Nathan Burns has urged young Australian players to get out of their comfort zone and try their luck in Europe if the opportunity arises.
Whatever the politics, it's fair to say Hawke's Bay United are here to play this summer.
New Zealand captain Winston Reid is confident he will be fit and healthy to return to lead the All Whites in their next international series in March.
Matt Calcott managed a chuckle.
The Wellington Phoenix recorded their first ever ASB Premiership victory on Sunday with a 3-0 win over Wanderers SC at Newtown Park in Wellington.
A 90th minute equaliser from captain Ross Haviland has earned Hawke’s Bay United a home 2-2 draw with Team Wellington in the second round of the ASB Premiership on Sunday.
In New Zealand football there are no richer bloodlines than that of the Rufer clan.
Injury has ruled out All Whites captain Winston Reid of the upcoming internationals against China and Thailand.
Ryan Thomas loves playing football in the Netherlands and the affection is mutual.
It might be hard to imagine but the spectre of match fixing in football could rear its ugly head on these shores next year.
Jeremy Brockie could be set to leave the Wellington Phoenix, possibly in the next few weeks.
The quality of the Wellington Phoenix's squad, and their football, is set for two stern tests.
The All Whites leave tomorrow for matches against China and Thailand - and national coach Anthony Hudson will use the 10-day Asian tour to lay a new set of house rules.
IN MANY respects, it'll feel like returning home from a lengthy overseas holiday only to find someone has replaced and rearranged the chattels in the house.
Wellington Phoenix players Louis Fenton and Tom Doyle will miss next week's All Whites Tour to China and Thailand through injury.
Auckland City FC took out the first Super City derby of the 2014-15 ASB Premiership season on Saturday courtesy of a dramatic David Browne stoppage time winner at Fred Taylor Park.
Southern United FC opened their 2014-15 ASB Premiership account on Saturday with a 1-0 away win over Canterbury United in the Southern Derby at ASB Football Park in Christchurch.
It was once seen as sacrilege by those associated with Auckland City and Waitakere United to play for the enemy, but these days players tend to cross town more frequently than a busy Auckland courier.