New Zealand Football’s plan to prioritise youth development through its new-look National League has helped identify a set of young players who are making their mark. In March, NZF and the country’s six regional federations restructured the National League in … Read More
They used to all wear black … and these days, they wear fluoro shades of pink, blue or yellow. But now, referees are on the search for those who want to wear green! It’s all part of a new campaign … Read More
An international body that ranks club performances has named Auckland City as the Best Oceania Club of the Decade for a second time. The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) gave City the title in 2011 and have … Read More
Onehunga Mangere United, one of the oldest clubs in New Zealand, will hold a weekend of activities from August 27-29, 2021, to celebrate the club’s centenary. The activities range from off-the-pitch social functions to having as many home games as … Read More
A children’s television channel has broadcast a story about Wellington Phoenix striker Ben Waine (19) and his views on what it takes to become a professional footballer. Reporter Finn Emett (11), from King’s School, filed a report for Stuff’s children’s … Read More
All White Chris Wood continues to praise as his hot streak of goalscoring form continued with his 50th goal for Burnley. Wood’s latest goal was a spectacular strike from the edge of the box against Fulham, a goal that confirmed … Read More
Ask anyone who knows Alan Yates what sets him apart from others in football and chances are they’ll mention the word ‘enthusiasm’. Friends and football colleagues say his hallmark is grabbing an idea or challenge and then throwing all his … Read More
Former Football Fern Sarah Gregorius will play a key part in helping support the rights of footballers worldwide through a new role. She’s been appointed Director Global Policy & Strategic Relations – Women’s Football with FIFPRO, the global players’ union. … Read More
Former All White Tim Brown could soon be at the helm of a multi-billion dollar stock exchange listing on New York’s Nasdaq. The New York Times has speculated that footwear manufacturer Allbirds, co-founded by Brown and Joe Zwillinger in 2016, … Read More
All Whites striker Chris Wood has become the first New Zealander to score a hat-trick in the English Premier League. The 29-year-old striker scored three first-half goals for Burnley in their 4-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers in their game on … Read More