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
New Zealand international goalkeeper Anna Leat has agreed a new deal to keep her at English club Aston Villa. Leat (23) has signed a new contract till June 2025, with the option to extend for another year. The 18-cap Ferns … Read More
New Zealand’s Football Ferns have held their 28th position in the FIFA women’s world rankings. The Ferns moved from 30th to 28th place in the March 2024 rankings and that position has been maintained after the team’s latest international friendlies … Read More
Playmaker Macey Fraser and forward Grace Jale are likely to miss Sunday’s friendly international against Zambia after picking up minor injuries ahead of their arrival in France. Acting head coach Michael Mayne said Fraser had suffered a knock with her … Read More