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Futsal Whites off to flying start with 6-3 win at OFC Futsal Nations Cup

Defending champions New Zealand have made an impressive start to their OFC Futsal Nations Cup 2023 campaign with a 6-3 win over Vanuatu in their Group A opener at Auckland’s Bruce Pulman Arena.... Read More

RESULTS: The winners, scorers and tables from Sunday’s top matches

Here’s our round-up of results from Sunday’s women’s and men’s National League games, and New Zealand’s opening game at the OFC Futsal Nations Cup. Results Games played on Sunday October 1, 2023 OFC... Read More

PREVIEW: Return of trio provides options for Auckland City coach Albert Riera

Auckland City head coach Albert Riera says he’ll decide his starting line-up as late as possible before Sunday’s Men’s National League match against competition newcomers Manurewa. Though he will be without forward Dylan... Read More

PREVIEW: New Zealand ready to start campaign to reach FIFA Futsal World Cup

New Zealand’s Futsal Whites are ready to “play with freedom” as they begin their campaign to qualify for next year’s FIFA Futsal World Cup. Head coach Marvin Eakins says team are keen to... Read More

UC Football hold nerve in penalty shootout to win promotion to Southern League

UC Football will play in next year’s Southern League after needing penalties to win a tense promotion play-off against Roslyn Wakari. Playing at English Park, Christchurch, the two sides could not find the... Read More

RESULTS: The winners, scorers and tables from Saturday’s top matches

Here’s our round-up of results from Sunday’s women’s and men’s National League games, and the Southern League promotion play-off series. Results Games played on Saturday September 30, 2023 Men’s National League Christchurch United... Read More

PREVIEW: Former champs to host newcomers in Women’s National League

By Harrison Ryburn After losing their season opener, six-time national champions, the Canterbury United Pride need to get their National League campaign back on track when they welcome Waterside Karori to English Park... Read More

PREVIEW: Unbeaten Auckland clubs to meet in Women’s National League derby

By Joan Grey Auckland women’s football powerhouses Auckland United and Eastern Suburbs meet in an early season derby in their Women’s National League fixture at Madills Farm on Sunday. Both won their opening... Read More

Special features

All Whites squad

Head coach Darren Bazeley has named his first All Whites squad since taking the role on a permanent basis, including two players called up for their New Zealand debuts.

Match programmes

Check out our collection of match programmes — past and present — in our publications section of this website.

New live-streaming deal

NZ Football and FIFA have formed a content partnership to provide more live streams of football and futsal games than ever before — and free to the viewer.

Phoenix women ready

As the new A-League season nears, Wellington Phoenix women's coach Paul Temple has 22 players signed, including Canadian 'keeper Rylee Foster.

Recognising excellence

Friends of Football honours our sport's outstanding achievers by awarding Medals of Excellence — here are our recipients.

Power of role models

Writer Rachel Lilburn looks at how the FIFA Women's World Cup has helped change our bias towards women's sport, especially with children and young adults.

How to join us

Join Friends of Football now! Here's how you can become a member.

Our women's All Stars

The Friends of Football women's All Stars — former Ferns and age group internationals — play exhibition games in Auckland.

A sponsorship that's very special

Friends of Football supports Auckland's Special Olympics team, providing them with kit and training gear.