Friends of Football encourages the recognition of those who make a significant contribution to the game in New Zealand
Long-time Papatoetoe player and volunteer Salvatore Marti has become the South Auckland club’s latest Life Member. Marti (53) has filled many positions at the club — on and off the pitch — and his efforts were acknowledged at Papatoetoe’s latest … Read More
Oratia United’s members have bestowed Honorary Membership on long-serving club volunteers Julie Sutton and Ian Quintal. The pair were recognised for their contributions at the club’s Annual General Meeting on February 23, 2023. In a tribute to Sutton, the club … Read More
Fencibles United seek a club secretary to take over from long-serving Jeannine Melville, who is standing down after 11 years of volunteering at the Auckland club. The club has paid tribute to the contribution Melville has made at the club … Read More
Jim Connor’s 57 years of involvement with Miramar Rangers has been recognised with a Life Membership. Since first turning up at Miramar Park in 1965, Connor has variously been a player, committee member, club captain, club secretary and club treasurer, … Read More
Miramar Rangers members have granted Life Membership to Ryan Holland who has served on the club’s committee for 12 years and managed the men’s first team under five head coaches. Holland was recognised for his contribution to the Wellington club … Read More
Long-serving administrator Rosie Telford has become one of three new Life Members of Wellington club Miramar Rangers. She was recognised for her contribution to the club when members elected her to Life Membership at their 2023 Annual General Meeting, held … Read More
New Zealand goalkeeper Matt Foord and striker Luke Supyk were among the players who received individual awards at the conclusion of the OFC U-17 Championship in Fiji. Foord was awarded the Golden Glove award after being chosen as the tournament’s … Read More
Two innovative football projects by Waikato clubs and a high school have led to their short-listing for recognition at Sport Waikato’s annual awards. Te Awamutu AFC are a finalist in the awards’ Community Connection section for creating a partnership with … Read More
Long-time Auckland City defender and captain Angel Berlanga has announced his retirement as a player after a record 219 appearances for the champion club. Berlanga (35) says a new job and another baby on the way were factors in calling … Read More
Auckland United supporters have plenty to watch at January’s OFC U-17 Championship tournament — their club has players representing three countries. Among the nine squads competing at the tournament, Auckland United will have four players involved: New Zealand — Bronson … Read More
He’s arguably one of New Zealand’s highest-profile football fans, known for his unstinting efforts to generate fun and excitement on the sidelines. He’s ‘Bucketman’ — or Mike Vessey, as he’s known to all at Central United and sister club Auckland … Read More
A volunteer who turns his hand to all aspects of his club has been acknowledged with a Life Membership at Christchurch club FC Twenty 11. Long-time club member Simon Darby was awarded Life Membership at the club’s recent Annual General … Read More
Members of the Canterbury United Pride squad have come up with a special — and fun — way to announce the winners in their end-of-season awards. Unable to play their final fixture in the Women’s National League, due to widespread … Read More
By Jonno Ross Writer for NZ Football Foundation She has been to two World Cups for New Zealand, has joined the Wellington Phoenix women’s team, she’s still at high school, and she’s just 17 years old. Introducing New Zealand football’s … Read More
Luke Jorgensen has been named Birkenhead United’s first team Player of the Year after an outstanding season up front for the national league side. Jorgensen (23), who has played at Birkenhead since joining from Bay Olympic in 2018, also collected … Read More
Capital Football’s Renee Bacon has been named Most Valuable Player in this year’s Women’s National League. The 26-year-old was outstanding in a team that struggled early in the season but improved through the competition. The MVP award was announced immediately … Read More
Striker Art Twigg has been named Most Valuable Player for Sunday league side Sperm Whales after a season in which they earned headlines for their run in the Chatham Cup. Twigg was the side’s Golden Boot winner with 23 goals … Read More
Eastern Suburbs’ Tayla O’Brien has won the Golden Boot after scoring 17 goals in the 14 rounds of regular competition in this year’s Women’s National League. O’Brien (28) has had an outstanding season, helping her side to the Grand Final … Read More