By Harrison Ryburn Another huge year beckons for football in New Zealand in 2024, fresh off record-breaking crowds and football fever that gripped the nation during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. As Kiwis return from their summer by the … Read More
Thirty-two teams descended on Australia and New Zealand in a bid to become champions of the world. Relive the moments that made history at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in this official film of the tournament, available free on … Read More
Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson’s match-winning goal against Norway in the FIFA Women’s World Cup opening game is a finalist for New Zealand’s favourite sporting moment of 2023. The goal, which gave New Zealand their first-ever win at a World Cup … Read More
We hope you’re enjoying the Friends of Football website and the stories we covering about New Zealand football. We aim to keep you in touch with our national teams, the Wellington Phoenix (men’s and women’s A-League), clubs in the northern … Read More
A group of young New Zealand footballers have completed a 20-day tour to Brazil and Paraguay, continuing a tradition that’s taken squads around the world for 25 years. SoccerPlusNZ was founded in 1998 with the aim of playing and coaching … Read More
It’s time to get out the popcorn! With live football in short supply at this time of year, our team of writers have been looking for different ways to wallow in the Beautiful Game. What better way than to get … Read More
More than 120 Auckland girls will play their 2024 football in new boots, thanks to three Football Ferns ‘originals’ and apparel and boots supplier PUMA. They have been presented with new boots by 1975 Ferns Barbara Cox, Sandra Twiname and … Read More
In 1967, three Auckland teenagers were surprise selections for a New Zealand team chosen to play at an international tournament in war-stricken Vietnam. Dave Taylor (16), Brian Turner (17) and Earle Thomas (18) would all go on to long careers, … Read More
While the football world considers Auckland City to be the rank outsiders at the FIFA Club World Cup, there’s one indisputable fact that won’t go away. They’ve upset the odds before. In 2014, Auckland City shocked the world’s football media … Read More
As the dust settles on the FIFA Women’s World Cup, its impact on Australian football is becoming apparent. The women’s A-League drew record crowds in Australia for the first round, and interest in the women’s game is rising. Called The … Read More