The new-look men’s National League Championship starts on October 1, New Zealand Football have confirmed. The full season’s schedule has been revealed for the 10 participating teams. Northern League qualifiers Auckland City Birkenhead United Auckland United Melville United Central League … Read More
After latest results in regional competitions, the 10 qualifying teams for this year’s men’s National League’s Championship have been confirmed. Hamilton’s Melville United became the fourth and final qualifier from the Northern League after their 3-0 win against North Shore … Read More
Northern League fans — particularly those in the Waikato — face a tense three weeks as leading sides jostle for the chance to join Auckland City in this year’s National League. The top four Northern League clubs qualify for the … Read More
Football fans have been treated to some outstanding performances this year by goalkeepers in the National League’s Northern, Central and Southern competitions. NZ Football’s YouTube channel has put together a compilation of some of the season’s best saves. Enjoy watching … Read More
As the 40th anniversary of their last national league title looms next year, South Auckland club Manurewa is undergoing a resurgence ahead of their 2022 season. While the signing of 15-cap New Zealand international striker Monty Patterson (25) captures most … Read More
Restrictions to combat COVID-19 have forced the cancellation of the 2021 men’s and women’s National League Championships. New Zealand Football’s decision to can the competitions follows confirmation that Auckland and the Waikato will not be moving to alert levels where … Read More
New Zealand Football has reviewed its options for its men’s and women’s national league competitions and its two premium cup competitions in the wake of latest plans to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Following news that Auckland and the Waikato will … Read More
New Zealand Football has announced a timetable for deciding if and how its top competitions can continue within guidelines required to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan aims to maximise the chances of completing the National League, Chatham Cup and … Read More
New Zealand Football’s plan to prioritise youth development through its new-look National League has helped identify a set of young players who are making their mark. In March, NZF and the country’s six regional federations restructured the National League in … Read More
The Grand Final to decide New Zealand’s national men’s champions will match old rivals Auckland City and Team Wellington at Albany’s QBE Stadium. The two teams have dominated the national championship in recent years and are worthy finalists in this … Read More