New Zealand captain Ali Riley says her nerve injury might prevent her from continuing her football career. Riley (36) has told an audience of young girls at an event in Los Angeles that she doesn’t know what the future holds, … Read More
Defender Michaela Foster has replaced Ali Riley in the New Zealand team at the Olympic Games after head coach Michael Mayne made the decision to withdraw Riley on medical grounds. Foster’s promotion from alternate player to full squad member sees … Read More
Six New Zealanders who played key roles at the FIFA Women’s World Cup have been recognised in the New Year Honours List. The list is headed by Sarai Bareman, who grew up in West Auckland and became the most influential … Read More
Football Ferns skipper Ali Riley will miss New Zealand’s friendly international against Colombia on Wednesday after picking up an injury in training. Riley (36) was left out of the Ferns squad for the first game played on Sunday, and NZ … Read More
Football Ferns co-captain Ali Riley is the last subject of an eight-part documentary series that goes behind the scenes to help fans get to know players ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. This episode screened on Sky Sport on … Read More
Football Ferns captain Al Riley goes into her 150th game for her country on Friday night with a determination for her team to show a winning mentality. New Zealand are trying to break a five-match winless streak while their opponents, … Read More
New Zealand’s Football Ferns might go into Wednesday’s game as underdogs against world champions United States but they’re promising to show “the spirit of the Ferns” and put up a strong fight. As the two-match series approaches, head coach Jitka … Read More
Football Ferns captain Ali Riley predicts this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup will be the most successful women’s sporting event ever. Speaking to the FIFPRO site, the 35-year-old Angel City player said: “It’s a big honour that it will be … Read More
Football Ferns skipper Ali Riley has been named her club’s Players’ Player of the Year after her first season with Californian club Angel City FC. The Los Angeles-based club joined the National Women’s Soccer League this year, finishing eighth in … Read More
Ahead of the Football Ferns’ international with Mexico, New Zealand captain Ali Riley has talked of her ‘two football families’ in an interview with Newshub. They are the Ferns and her Los Angeles club, Angel City FC. She told reporter … Read More