If you ask the Yellow Fever brigade they'll unequivocally tell you Wellington Phoenix player Jeremy Brockie rocks.
After winning gold at the London Olympics last year, Mexico, without exception, thought the golden age of local football had started.
The common denominator to any meaningful accomplishment in life, it goes without saying, is hard work.
Organisers are still hopeful Hawke's Bay football fans will turn out for the Wellington Phoenix's inaugural match at McLean Park this Sunday.
No points for guessing why two decades ago Michael Fenton named his son, Louis Ferenc Puskas Fenton, after the former Hungarian international.
We are heading for a really tight ASB Premiership season, if New Zealand Football can be believed.
History will be made on Sunday when the Wellington Phoenix and their travelling support, The Yellow Fever, descend on McLean Park for what will be the first Phoenix A-League game held in Hawke's Bay.
The Young All Whites' FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign came to an end in Abu Dhabi on Thursday as the 10-man New Zealand side were beaten 3-0 by Cóte d'Ivoire at the Mohammad Bin Zayed Stadium.
OPINION: Who has the biggest home advantage in the World Cup two-leg qualifier between the All Whites and Mexico?
WaiBop United's final signings ahead of the start of their Premiership campaign won't cause massive ripples, but coach Peter Smith is happy with the side he's collated.
Jason Hicks was today coming to terms with the fact that he was no longer a plumber and would be plying his trade as a professional footballer for the next two years at least.
On the field of combat the First Post marked the inspection of troops each day and the Last Post signalled the end of battle at the end of a day.
St Johnstone striker Rory Fallon is set to play in front of over 100,000 fans if he keeps his place in the New Zealand team to face Mexico in a World Cup play-off first-leg match in Mexico City on November 13.
‘‘HOW are the bushfires?’’ was the first thing Jeremy Brockie asked when he answered the phone.
The search is under way for the best teenage footballers in South Auckland.
BEAUTY is in the eye of the beholder of three points.
The New Zealand and South African football communities are mourning the death of prolific striker Keryn Jordan who has lost his battle with cancer.
Paul Ifill was in a giving mood on his 34th birthday and now yearns to receive a belated gift from Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick - a start against Newcastle, in Napier, on Sunday.
A shrewd first-half tactical switch by head coach Ernie Merrick helped the Wellington Phoenix earn a 1-1 draw with last season’s A-League premiers Western Sydney Wanderers at Parramatta Stadium on Sunday evening.
WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick has praised his side's newfound character after overcoming an early deficit to secure a 1-1 draw with Western Sydney Wanderers at Pirtek Stadium on Sunday.
When Jeremy Brockie is in a Wellington Phoenix shirt, he just can't stop scoring goals.
A committed Wellington Phoenix collected their first A-League competition point under new coach Ernie Merrick as the rank outsiders secured a deserved 1-1 draw with championship contenders Western Sydney Wanderers in Sydney today.
OPINION: Mexico in the World Cup playoffs is something to embrace, not fear. I'm certain that, for our players, it represents a big opportunity.
Bold predictions are even more resounding when you don't expect to hear them.
The age-old catch-phrase of "player payments" has taken on a whole new meaning in football in recent weeks.
The Azteca Stadium has witnessed some of the biggest moments in World Cup history and it's in this imposing arena the All Whites hope they can keep their World Cup dreams alive.
The All Whites are likely to retain six starters from their last match at the 2010 World Cup when they face Mexico in the first leg of their November playoff to make it to Brazil.
Goalkeeper Glen Moss is feeling confident about the All Whites' defensive structure going into the vital World Cup playoff series against Mexico.
The All Whites' hopes of making the World Cup finals may have got brighter with Mexican star Javier Hernandez suspended for the first leg of next month's playoff series.
The New Zealand international is expected to be in the team to face Mexico in next month's home-and-away playoff for a spot in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
New Zealand may have missed out on the knockout stages at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, but no one can deny that the All Whites left their mark on the tournament - particularly since they didn't lose a single match.
APNZ football writer Michael Brown, Herald columnist Sam Malcolmson and nzherald.co.nz's Steven Holloway look at the All Whites' chances in next month's World Cup playoff against Mexico.
Youngsters the world over dream of becoming a professional footballer and today Auckland 17-year-old Matthew Ridenton is living that dream.
It was considered unthinkable six months ago but the All Whites will take on Mexico next month for a spot at next year's World Cup in Brazil.
Teenager defender Bill Tuiloma's performance on debut has earned him a place in the All Whites' squad for the World Cup playoffs.