New Zealand Football has moved to reinforce the ASB Premiership’s place in the pathway towards international football with the 2014-15 competition structure announced on Friday.
A war of words has predictably broken out following Thursday night's developments in the Michael McGlinchey contract saga.
The Wellington Phoenix will continue to fight for their right to sign All White Michael McGlinchey, despite an independent arbitrator ruling against them today.
Marco Rojas will spend the 2014/15 season on loan to 2.Bundesliga outfit Greuther Furth after completing a loan switch from Stuttgart.
Michael McGlinchey's agent has hit out at Football Federation Australia over the midfielder’s contract saga, describing the dealings between the governing body and the Central Coast Mariners as “blurred”.
Central Coast Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth has accused Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) of acting "disgracefully" during the Michael McGlinchey saga after the New Zealand international's bid to quit the club for Wellington Phoenix was scuppered by an independent arbiter.
Out of favour All White Marco Rojas is being loaned out by his Bundesliga club Stuttgart, according to German media reports.
Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) today announced that it and PFA member Michael McGlinchey are considering all legal options including an appeal following the decision handed down today by arbitrator Mr Peter Kite SC that Michael remains a contracted player of the Central Coast Mariners.
The Phoenix will seek legal advice on the arbitrator's decision on the contract dispute between Professional Footballers Australia and Central Coast Mariners.
Sigmund said Phoenix's bid to return to finals football after finishing ninth last season and 10th the season before depended on improvements in several areas, but most notably defence.
A top Wellington footballer has been hit with an 11-month ban for violent conduct, but he has received support from an unlikely source - the victim of his on-field assault.
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson swears All Whites striker Chris Wood will be staying in the Premier League after scoring the vital equaliser in their first-round match yesterday.
He's now played and scored against the Wellington Phoenix - all that remains for Michael McGlinchey is to discover if he can finally play for the club.
Have boots, will travel.
Phoenix stalwart Paul Ifill will consider relocating to Auckland to play for Auckland City or Waitakere United to revive his football career.
Michael Fitzgerald is one of the best Kiwi defenders on the world stage — but currently has more chance of turning out for Japan than New Zealand.
Having made history once already at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada this week, the Junior Football Ferns will set about repeating the dose in tomorrow’s quarter-final clash with Nigeria in Moncton.
A New Zealand Select XI made up of a number of All Whites and NZ U-20 representatives were beaten 3-2 by the Wellington Phoenix in Taupo on Sunday.
Five times ASB Chatham Cup winners Central United will have the opportunity to add a sixth title to their storied history after Sunday’s 2-0 semi-final victory over Napier City Rovers at Kiwitea Street.
It is now 20 years since Ivan Vicelich’s first taste of ASB Chatham Cup success but his appetite for New Zealand’s most prestigious club competition remains as strong as ever.
Defending ASB Chatham Cup champions Cashmere Technical sealed a spot in their second consecutive national knockout cup final on Saturday, claiming a 4-0 win over first time semi-finalists Onehunga Sports at Waikaraka Park in Auckland.
If you ever doubted the passion that fuels Chatham Cup football then read this story about coach Roy Stanger.
One of Wellington's top club footballers is facing a lengthy ban after he allegedly kicked a prone opposition player in the head and body - sparking a bench-clearing brawl in front of stunned spectators.
Within the space of three years, Cameron Lindsay has gone from playing football in England at Blackburn Rovers to working in an Auckland brewery.
Former All White Aaron Clapham has been declared fit for today's Chatham Cup semifinal and has expressed his desire to win the trophy.
Fans fire up as McGlinchey saga drags on
If Onehunga Sports can claim the club’s first ever ASB Chatham Cup, there should be no problems in holding the trophy aloft. Captain Ross Haviland and three of his team mates spend all day lifting heavy objects.
After winning the 2013 ASB Chatham Cup title, Cashmere Technical have been playing the 2014 season with an additional target on their back, one that comes with the mantle of national knockout champions.
CASHMERE TECHNICAL won’t have it easy as they look to make their second Chatham Cup final on the trot.
Canterbury United have a big pair of boots to fill with star striker Russell Kamo confirming his retirement from national league football.
Roly Bonevacia has packed a lot into his 22 years.
The latest piece of Ernie Merrick's midfield has arrived in Wellington.
A Junior All Whites side including seven changes from June’s trip to China was named on Thursday for a four-team tournament in Qatar as the team continue their preparations for next year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup on home soil.
After clinching the first ever World Cup second round berth for a New Zealand women’s side, you’d forgive Katie Bowen and the Junior Football Ferns if they were a little giddy right about now. No chance.
The Junior Football Ferns made history on Thursday, becoming the first New Zealand women’s age-group side to qualify for the knockout stages of a FIFA tournament after a 3-0 win over Costa Rica at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada.