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A goal in extra time has put New Zealand out of the final of the PFF Women’s Tri-Nation Futsal Invitational tournament in Manila. The Philippines scored with two minutes on the clock to beat the Futsal Ferns 1-0 in the … Read More
New Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano feels his team is being disrespected ahead of the new men’s A-League season. The Italiano era officially starts at CommBank Stadium on Sunday, when the Phoenix men visit Western Sydney Wanderers in the … Read More
Here’s our round-up of results from Saturday’s top games, from the men’s and women’s National Leagues. Results Games played on Saturday October 21, 2023 Women’s International Futsal PFF Women’s Tri-Nation Futsal Invitational Tournament New Zealand 0 Philippines 1 Men’s National … Read More
Birkenhead United have been the most successful men’s team since the national U-19s tournaments began in Napier in 1977. Though winners were not recorded for the first three years, Auckland clubs have emerged as the most common winners of the … Read More
About 1,300 of the country’s best youth footballers will gather in Napier over Labour Weekend to contest the national U-19s tournaments for men’s and women’s teams. Napier City Rovers, who have hosted the event since 1977, have attracted 72 teams … Read More
New Zealand have beaten hosts Philippines 4-1 at the PFF Women’s Tri-Nation Futsal Invitational tournament in Manila. The result means the Futsal Ferns finish second at the end of group play, and will meet the Philippines again on Saturday evening … Read More
Defending champions Eastern Suburbs have lost their unbeaten record in this season’s Women’s National League after losing to local rivals Western Springs. Springs beat the Lilywhites 4-0 under floodlights at Seddon Fields. The result means Auckland United has become the … Read More
By Jack Sharp One of the biggest crowds of the Men’s National League season could be drawn to Napier City Rovers’ fixture against Manurewa over Labour Weekend. Rovers are looking to capitalise on having their 2pm Sunday game with Rewa … Read More
As about 1,300 of our country’s best U-19 players gather in Napier for Labour Weekend, it revives memories of a young player who took part in the 2006 tournament and breached tournament rules. His name was Chris Wood. He was … Read More
Here’s your guide to the weekend’s football with more rounds of fixtures in the women’s and men’s National Leagues, and the men’s and women’s teams in A-League action for the Wellington Phoenix. The Futsal Ferns are back in action at … Read More
Wellington Phoenix defender Mackenzie Barry says she and her teammates are “super excited” at the prospect of playing in Auckland next month. The Phoenix women will play Perth Glory at Go Media Stadium Mount Smart on Saturday November 25, the … Read More
New Zealand’s Futsal Ferns will play hosts the Philippines twice this weekend at the PFF Tri-Nation Invitational Tournament in Manila. The first game, on Friday, will decide who finishes second and third in the group stage of the tournament, and … Read More
Auckland United have beaten Ellerslie 1-0 in their Women’s National League match at Michaels Ave. A goal by Bree Johnson in the 38th minute was enough to give United the three points, drawing them level on points with league leaders … Read More
Ellerslie and Auckland United start Round 5 of the Women’s National League with a Thursday night clash under the floodlights at Michaels Ave. It’s the first of five derby games scheduled for an extended Labour Weekend, with matches played on … Read More
Mount Albert Ponsonby are looking to improve on this year’s fourth place in the Lotto NRFL Men’s Championship with the return of Darren White and Sam Jasper as their first-team coaches. White (34) has been re-appointed as head coach and … Read More
South Auckland Rangers are recruiting a new men’s head coach for next season’s NRF League One campaign. This follows a decision by Geoff Cooper to leave the club after a season in which the side came runners-up in the league … Read More
Followers of Friends of Football can claim a special deal on tickets for the Wellington Phoenix A-League double header in Auckland. But you have to book them before noon on Friday October 20, 2023. A 10% discount is available to … Read More
Sydney will host all 12 men’s and women’s A-League games in a first-ever Unite Round over a single weekend in mid-January. The Wellington Phoenix women will play the Central Coast Mariners at Leichhardt Oval on Friday January 12, before the … Read More