News about New Zealand's Southern League
Canterbury’s Nomads United have confirmed their academy coaching staff for 2024. Since being established in 2017, the Nomads academy has helped 38 players gain first-team debuts, with several players going on to secure contracts with professional clubs, including Luke Supyk … Read More
Former All Whites coach Danny Hay has signed Christchurch-born defender Ben Stroud for West Australia’s Perth SC. Stroud (25), who played National League for the Canterbury Dragons before heading overseas, has most recently been playing in Finland’s third-tier competition as … Read More
Dunedin City Royals have re-appointed head coach Richard Murray for next season’s Southern League campaign. Murray (48) has been at the helm for Royals since the club was formed through the 2021 merger of four Otago clubs, including Caversham where … Read More
Canterbury’s Selwyn United have made club president Stan de Rooy a Life Member in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the club. In granting the membership, the club said: “Stan first became involved with Selwyn United in 2014, managing and … Read More
Nelson Suburbs have honoured long-time administrator, coach and former player Ian Coles for his contribution to the club for almost half a century. Though the club is only 61 years old, Coles has been at the centre of the club’s … Read More
Dunedin’s Green Island have withdrawn from next season’s Southern League, opening the way for relegated club FC Twenty 11 to return for another campaign. Green Island finished eighth in the 10-team 2023 competition, 10 points ahead of bottom-placed FC Twenty … Read More
Dunedin’s Green Island have elected their first female president, with Roxy Koni taking the leadership role. “I am honoured and grateful to be elected as the new president of GIAFC, and to be your first female president,” she told club … Read More
Southern League club Selwyn United have appointed their newest board member, adding Justin McLeod at their latest Annual General Meeting. McLeod, who has been a development coach at the club, has joined the board to extend his voluntary work in … Read More
Gary Bennett will leave Canterbury’s Coastal Spirit at the end of December after more than six years as the club’s director of football. In a farewell message shared on social media, the club said: “We would like to acknowledge and … Read More
Southern League club Nomads United have appointed Atticus Jones as their Football Development Officer for next season. Jones (26) will leave his role as Football Development Manager at Waimak United to take up the Nomads’ position. He is the Canterbury … Read More
Former New Zealand U-23 defender Sean Cooper has signed for Melbourne club Bulleen Lions. Cooper (25) heads to Australia after two seasons with Southern League club Dunedin City Royals, and previous stints with Auckland United, Onehunga Sports and Auckland City … Read More
Christchurch United have replaced outgoing head coach Paul Ifill with Ryan Edwards, formerly Director of Football at Central League club Petone. Acknowledging Ifill’s contribution to Christchurch United, the club said on its website: “Under Paul’s leadership, the Christchurch United men’s … Read More
A young Christchurch goalkeeper has landed a contract with Dutch second division leaders Roda JC Kerkrade. Former Nomads United first-team ‘keeper Dublin Boon (18) has been signed after seeking trials and playing opportunities in the Netherlands. By joining Roda JC, … Read More
The Southern League’s newest club, UC Football, have appointed Aldo Miramontes as their new men’s head coach for 2024 and beyond. Announcing the appointment, UC Football said: “Aldo comes to us holding an OFC-Pro licence, the highest coaching qualification currently … Read More
Canterbury’s Ferrymead Bays are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a Friday night gathering at live music venue Blue Smoke. Blue Smoke, at The Tannery, will host the celebration from 7pm on Friday October 27, 2023. BaySix will provide the live … Read More
Here’s our round-up of the weekend’s results from the latest round of women’s and men’s National League games, the Southern League promotion play-off and the start of the OFC Futsal Nations Cup. Here’s our round-up for the weekend of September … Read More
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 net in 90 minutes, nor in extra … Read More
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 2 (Sam Philip 54′, Aaron O’Driscoll 78′) … Read More