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
New Zealand international forward Hannah Blake has signed a professional contract with English FA Women’s Championship club Durham. Blake (24) joins Durham after the end of her contract with women’s A-League club Adelaide United where she was the club’s joint … Read More
Football Ferns assistant coach Natalie Lawrence has been appointed manager of English FA Women’s Championship club Lewes. Lawrence (40) steps into the role after joining the club in September 2023 as assistant to Scott Booth, who left the club when … Read More
Wellington Phoenix defender Marisa van der Meer has undergone surgery after re-rupturing her ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) six months into her rehabilitation for the knee injury. Van der Meer (22) has been sidelined since December 2023, when she ruptured the … Read More
New Zealand will play Zambia in an international friendly on Sunday July 14 (NZT) to help both teams prepare for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The match will be played at Stade Louis Darragon, Vichy, France, and will be … Read More
An 18-player squad has been named to represent New Zealand in the women’s football tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The squad features 10 players who will be part of an Olympic campaign for the first time. Omitted … Read More
Football Fern Paige Satchell is looking for a new club after her release from English Women’s Championship club London City Lionesses. Satchell (26) joined the Lionesses soon after the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, when her contract expired with A-League … Read More
NZ Football have announced Football Ferns head coach Jitka Klimková will not lead the national team at the Olympic Games in Paris. The national body’s full statement reads: “Jitka Klimková, in consultation with New Zealand Football, has opted to stand … Read More
New Zealand international Vic Esson has agreed a new contract with Scottish club Rangers, agreeing to stay till at least the summer of 2025. Esson (33) has been Rangers’ first-choice goalkeeper since joining from German club SC Sand in mid-2022, … Read More