Defending Olympic champions Canada were forced to come from behind to beat a plucky New Zealand side 2-1 win in their opening group game in France. The Football Ferns went ahead early but were under the pump for much of … Read More
Former All Whites head coach Ricki Herbert says the use of drones to snoop on the Football Ferns training sessions was “completely inappropriate”. Speaking to NewstalkZB host D’Arcy Waldegrave, Herbert said it was hard to see what the Canadians could … Read More
As well as disruption from the drone scandal, the Football Ferns’ first opponents at the 2024 Olympic Games, Canada, have suffered an injury setback in their preparation for Friday’s match in St Etienne. Defender Sydney Collins broke her right leg … Read More
By Max Fletcher Football Ferns’ acting head coach Michael Mayne says he’s focused on the games ahead rather than the disruption leading up to the Olympic Games. An assistant coach in the Ferns camp since 2022, Mayne was suddenly elevated … 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
The Canadian Olympic Committee have apologised to New Zealand Football after acknowledging a staff member was detained by French authorities in connection with the reported use of a drone during a Football Ferns training session. The teams meet in their … Read More
Football Fern Kate Taylor has agreed a two-year contract with French top-tier professional club Dijon. Taylor (20), who left the Wellington Phoenix when her contract expired at the end of the last women’s A-League season, is currently in France with … Read More
New Zealand and Zambia shared a 1-1 draw in their friendly women’s international match play in the lead-up to the Summer Olympics in France. The match was streamed live and free by FIFA+ who have produced a video highlights package. … Read More
New Zealand had the better of the game but failed to take their chances in a 1-1 draw with Zambia. The friendly women’s international at the Stade Louis Darragon, Vichy, provided both sides with the chance to prepare for the … Read More
Head coach Michael Mayne says the Football Ferns learned plenty from their 1-1 draw against Zambia. “I think one of the big things is the way Zambia threatened our defensive line. That’s going to be something that all the teams … Read More