Ernie Merrick's not interested in the ethereal.
The Football Ferns have made a flying start in their bid to reach the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada, claiming a 16-0 win over Tonga on Saturday in the first match of the Oceania Women’s Nations Cup in Papua New Guinea.
Football Ferns captain Abby Erceg recorded an historic first for New Zealand Football on Saturday – becoming the first ever player to reach 100 senior international caps.
Defending champions Auckland City FC started the 2014-15 ASB Premiership with a victory on Saturday, claiming a 3-0 away win over Southern United FC at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Best player during the Football United Tour? Arguably Tom Doyle.
Two coaches with different focuses meet in the ASB Premiership season-opening fixture in Dunedin on Saturday as Auckland City’s Ramon Tribulietx and Southern United’s Mike Fridge do battle at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
The Football Ferns take aim at their third consecutive Oceania title and their fourth FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification on Saturday as the Oceania Nations Cup kicks off in Papua New Guinea.
Canterbury United have moved to fill the gap left by injured All White Aaron Clapham by re-signing experienced midfielder Stuart Kelly.
A new coach, a new squad and the biggest test of all straight out of the gate.
Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick is in no rush to add to his roster following the departure of defender Reece Caira.
The 2014-2015 ASB Premiership gets underway on Saturday in Dunedin as defending champions Auckland City travel to meet a new-look Southern United at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Champions Auckland City kick off a new-look domestic national football league tomorrow.
Who is the most capped New Zealand international footballer of alltime? It's not a bad quiz question and you probably have to follow your women's football closely to get this one. The answer is Abby Erceg.
Forget about The Jackson 5 - try the Jackson Duo.
Ricki Herbert wants another shot at coaching an international football side and has thrown his hat in the ring to lead the second largest country in the world, it has been reported.
West Ham co-owner David Gold is tipping All Whites captain Winston Reid to sign a new contract at the London club.
Andy Hedge can’t wait to start work after going appointed Head Coach of the Wellington Phoenix team that will play in the ASB Premiership.
For the first time since round 9 of the 2012/13 season the Phoenix occupy a top five spot on the A-League ladder.
The former New Zealand manager has expressed his interest to replace Wim Koevermans at the helm of the Indian national team
All Whites defender Tommy Smith has done the right thing, but now Kiwi football fans need him to say the right things.
The Wellington Phoenix once outlined a plan to bring in the crowds and to play the beautiful game in a beautiful manner.
The following is in response to Michael Cockerill’s recent article where he said that the Wellington Phoenix “are on notice” regarding their place in the A-League.
Welcome to “Phoenix Prognosis”, which is a planned Monday column which shall appear after every Phoenix game this season.
It took the Wellington Phoenix 10 weeks to get their first win last season, but they didn't have Michael McGlinchey.
The Ernie Merrick masterplan is showing merit.
Team Wellington became the first ASB Premiership side outside of Auckland to claim the ASB Charity Cup after a 4-3 win on penalties over Auckland City on Sunday at Kiwitea Street.
The Wellington Phoenix are adamant they will have their A-League licence extended before the end of the season.
Things got a bit hairy at the finish, but the Wellington Phoenix are off the mark for the A-League season.
Michael McGlinchy bit the hand that used to feed him as the Wellington Phoenix scored a deserved 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford on Saturday evening.
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Wellington Phoenix came from behind to beat Central Coast Mariners 2-1 at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Nathan Burns’ 54th minute strike from close range helped Wellington Phoenix edge Central Coast Mariners 2-1 in Hyundai A-League 2014/15 round 2 played in Gosford on Saturday.
The crowd will tell you when Wellington Phoenix forward Michael McGlinchey touches the ball tonight.
The Wellington Phoenix claim they do more shooting practice than any team in the A-League. Now they need goals to show for it.
The coming 12 months promise to be a landmark period for football in New Zealand.
Two teams in a similar pre-season pattern enter a rematch of the ASB Premiership Grand Final on Sunday as Auckland City and Team Wellington contest the fourth edition of the season-opening ASB Charity Cup.