FIFA have released detailed statistics revealing which players at the FIFA Women’s World Cup were the most successful dribblers, passers, tacklers and creators, as well as the fastest players and the most distance covered. Here’s the summary by category: Acknowledgement: … Read More
More than 35,000 school students will use football to learn about New Zealand’s bicultural and multicultural society as part of New Zealand Football’s programme Kōtuitui. The programme was launched before the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with the expectation that … Read More
Spectators at Auckland United’s women’s National League fixtures will be greeted with a special welcome to Keith Hay Park, thanks to Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson. Wilkinson, an accomplished artist, has painted a public mural at the entrance to the ground … Read More
The Football Ferns will play Chile in Santiago in late September in their first game since the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Head coachJitka Klimková’s team will take on the La Roja femenina on September 23, 2023 (NZT). New Zealand are … Read More
A German-made documentary has been released about the impact on New Zealand and Australia of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The 42-minute programme has been produced for Sky Deutschland and is presented by former top German players Stefanie Mirlach and … Read More
The Football Ferns have held their ranking as the 26th-best international team after their efforts at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The latest FIFA rankings confirmed the status quo for New Zealand as other teams were re-rated. They take into … Read More
“There is nothing on this planet that can bring people together the way this tournament has; that can empower young girls and women the way this tournament has, to create a platform for greater societal change like the FIFA Women’s … Read More
Football Ferns forward Indiah-Paige Riley has signed a two-year deal with top Dutch club PSV Eindhoven following her impressive performances at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Auckland-born Riley (21) spent last season with A-League club Brisbane Roar after previously playing … Read More
Former All Whites defender and Wellington Phoenix legend Andrew Durante has been appointed assistant coach for the Philippine women’s national team. Durante (42) will assist newly-appointed national coach Mark Torcaso after working for him at Melbourne A-League club Western United. … Read More
While Spain’s early departure from Palmerston North became global headlines, the city’s mayor is happy to claim some credit for helping La Roja win the FIFA Women’s World Cup. “They had a great three weeks early on in their campaign, … Read More