New Zealand Football board chairman Frank van Hattum said on Thursday his organisation is supportive of discussions taking place between the Asian Football Confederation and Oceania Football regarding their respective FIFA World Cup playoff spots.
A spot in the 2013 ASB Women’s League Grand Final against Northern Football goes on the line in Petone on Sunday as Capital Football and Mainland Pride clash at Memorial Park.
Manny Muscat's experience has likely won him a surprise start at left back for the Wellington Phoenix against the Western Sydney Wanderers on Sunday as coach Ernie Merrick takes the opportunity to rest Reece Caira.
The message is simple for Southland football fans leading into Sunday's national premiership game in Invercargill - support it or lose it.
Dan Keat will spend another two seasons at Swedish football club Falkenbergs FF after he recently helped them win promotion to the top flight for next year.
Despite struggling near the foot of the table, Southern United are still optimistic about their future as they host Canterbury United at Rugby Park on Sunday.
After signs of promise in their early games, Wanderers and WaiBop United clash on Auckland’s North Shore looking to kickstart their ASB Premiership campaigns.
Waitakere United will wish Auckland City the best of luck at the FIFA World Club Cup in Morocco next month but they will be offering them no favours in the ASB Premiership clash at Kiwitea St on Saturday.
Hawke’s Bay United will be looking to maintain their perfect start to the ASB Premiership season on Saturday evening when they host Team Wellington at Bluewater Stadium.
The Asian and Oceania football confederations have opened discussions about combining World Cup slots to improve their qualification chances at future tournaments, AFC President Sheikh Salman said.
OPINION: I can exclusively reveal that Gareth Morgan's next project will be to take over Rowing New Zealand - due to his overwhelming desire to stick his oar in.
Veteran footballer Adam Cowan had no intentions of retiring once his home team, YoungHeart Manawatu, got kicked out of the national league.
CENTRAL Coast Mariners fullback Storm Roux was thrilled to make his international debut against Mexico despite the All Whites going down 4-2 in Wellington.
A third consecutive OFC Champions League win and now a third consecutive appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup - could it be third time lucky for Auckland City coach Ramon Tribulietx?
The Government says it is happy for Wellington Phoenix co-owner Gareth Morgan to donate $5 million to New Zealand Football but it won't be stumping up $10m in return.
New Zealand Football confirmed on Monday the national body is anticipating a surplus of approximately $6 million for 2013, largely as a result of the commercial success of the All Whites 2014 FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoff with Mexico.
Northern Football have earned the chance to secure a three-peat of ASB Women’s League titles, qualifying for the 2013 Grand Final with a 1-0 home win over Waikato Bay of Plenty Football at Parrs Park on Sunday.
Gooooooooooooooooool!
Though it is hard to feel positive at the moment, the All Whites could be on the brink of a golden generation.
The Oceania Nations Cup - and not the World Cup - will become the principal focus of New Zealand Football heading into the next four-year cycle.
Defending champions Waitakere United have opened a slim lead atop the ASB Premiership after Auckland City were held to a draw today.
For half an hour yesterday, Team Wellington's well credentialled, new-look squad were struggling.
Their loved ones are yet to join them in the capital, but the Wellington Phoenix's Costa Rican connection are already showing signs of being part of the family with their A-League team-mates.
Phoenix co-owner Gareth Morgan has called for a total overhaul of New Zealand Football, saying it is an embarrassment and being run like a local tennis club.
Coach Keith Braithwaite hopes yesterday's scoreless draw with Oceania champions Auckland City might turn around Canterbury United's sluggish start to the season.
Ernie Merrick estimated his side spend more time practicing their finishing than any other A-League side and this week they are likely to be working overtime on that facet after missed opportunities blighted an agonising 2-1 loss to Sydney FC last night.
The wait for a win goes on - and it is hard to understand how.
A goal to new boy Ranko Despotovic in the final minute of injury time has enabled 10-man Sydney FC to snatch a stunning 2-1 win over luckless Wellington in a frenetic encounter at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night.
Hawke’s Bay United have made it two from two to start their 2013/2014 ASB Premiership campaign after late goals steered them to a 2-0 win over a resilient WaiBOP United side.
OPINION: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
A second consecutive home win today would confirm WaiBop United as legitimate playoff contenders.
After spending the past 10 days as an unused substitute for the All Whites, Ben Sigmund is itching to get on the field for the Wellington Phoenix in Sydney tonight.
New Zealand's 4-2 loss to Mexico in the second leg of their intercontinental playoff offered a ray of hope for the future of the All Whites.
Ernie Merrick is content to play the waiting game as star signing Kenny Cunningham adjusts to life on and off the A-League field.
All White Aaron Clapham has quickly switched his focus from the World Cup campaign to Canterbury United's must-win game against Oceania champions Auckland City.