Bev Priestman Archives - Friends of Football

Canada coach with Kiwi connections aims to derail Australian World Cup hopes

posted in: FIFA Women's World Cup, News |

The coach whose team could spoil the FIFA Women’s World Cup dreams of Australia has made no secret of her past ambitions to coach the Football Ferns. Bev Priestman (37) will coach the Canada team in their crucial Group B … Read More

Former Fern Emma Humphries heads to World Cup tournament as a coach

posted in: Coaching News, News |

Former Football Fern Emma Humphries is on her way to a FIFA Women’s World Cup but this time, she won’t be wearing the New Zealand national strip. Wellington-born Humphries (35) is the coach of the Canadian team that has qualified … Read More

Former NRFL player becomes national hero as Canada heads for World Cup

posted in: Coaching News, News, Recognition, Uncategorized |

Ten years ago, he was playing in the Lotto NRFL for Hibiscus Coast — today, he’s a national hero in Canada after taking the country to their first FIFA World Cup finals in 37 years. John Herdman (46) earned himself … Read More

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OCTOBER

October 1-7: OFC Futsal Nations Cup, New Zealand (click here for details)

Sunday October 1 (4pm): New Zealand v Vanuatu, OFC Futsal Nations Cup, Bruce Pulman Arena, Auckland (click here for details)

Monday October 2 (7pm): New Zealand v Fiji, OFC Futsal Nations Cup, Bruce Pulman Arena, Auckland (click here for details)

Wednesday October 4 (4pm): New Zealand v Tonga, OFC Futsal Nations Cup, Bruce Pulman Arena, Auckland (click here for details)

Thursday October 5: Semi-finals, OFC Futsal Nations Cup, Bruce Pulman Arena, Auckland (click here for details)

Saturday October 7: Finals day, OFC Futsal Nations Cup, Bruce Pulman Arena, Auckland (click here for details)

October 13-15: Opening round of women’s A-League season (click here for details)

Saturday October 14 (5am NZT): All Whites v DR Congo, Spain (click here for details)

Wednesday October 18 (7.45am NZT): All Whites v Socceroos, London, Soccer Ashes trophy (click here for details)

October 20-22: Opening round of men’s A-League season (click here for details)

October 23-31: Two-match international window for the Football Ferns.

NOVEMBER

November 10-December 2: FIFA U-17 World Cup, Indonesia (click here for details).

Sunday November 12 (10pm NZT): New Zealand v Venezuela, FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup, Indonesia (click here for details)

Thursday November 16 (1am NZT): New Zealand v Germany, FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup, Indonesia (click here for details)

Saturday November 18 (6am NZT, TBC): All Whites v Greece, Athens (click here for details)

Saturday November 18 (10pm NZT): New Zealand v Mexico, FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup, Indonesia (click here for details)

November 19-December 2: Pacific Games, Solomon Islands (click here for details)

Wednesday November 23 (8.45am NZT): Ireland v All Whites, Aviva Stadium, Dublin (click here for details)

Sunday November 26: Grand final, Women’s National League (venue/kick-off TBC)

Sunday November 26: Grand final, Men’s National League (venue/kick-off TBC)

November 27-December 5: Two-match international window for the Football Ferns.

DECEMBER

Wednesday December 13 (6am NZT): Auckland City v Al-Ittihad, FIFA Club World Cup, King Abdulah Sports City Stadium, Saudi Arabia (click here for details)

MARCH

March 18-26: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

MAY

Thursday May 9: Friends of Football’s annual Golf Day, Huapai Golf Club, Auckland

JUNE

June: Oceania Nations Cup (to be confirmed)

SEPTEMBER

September 5-22: FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Colombia (click here for details)