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Arrival of All Whites striker highlights Manurewa’s summer resurgence

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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

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National men’s and women’s championships canned due to pandemic

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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

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National body provides update on top level league and cup competitions

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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

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National body provides timetable for decisions on league and cup competitions

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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

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Restructured National League bringing young talent to the fore

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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

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Old rivals to battle out Grand Final in ISPS Handa Premiership

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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

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Counting down to a March showdown for men’s national league teams

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New Zealand’s eight national league clubs are closing in on the business end of this summer’s ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership. The semi-finals of the competition will be staged over the weekend of March 6-7 with the Grand Final scheduled for … Read More

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—JUNE—

Wednesday June 29 (5am NZT): Football Ferns v Wales, international friendly, Pineta, Spain (click here for details)

—JULY—

Sunday July 10: Spirit of Football’s The Ball leaves London on its journey to Auckland for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (click here for details)

July 18-24: World University Futsal Championships in Portugal, with New Zealand men’s and women’s teams participating (click here for details)

Wednesday July 27 (6pm-9.30pm): Friends of Football’s Reunion for those who faced Manchester United in 1967 (click here for details)

—AUGUST—

Saturday August 6: Quiz Night at Albany United, Rosedale Park (click here for details)

Wednesday August 10 (local time): Junior Ferns v Mexico, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

Saturday August 13 (local time): Junior Ferns v Germany, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

Tuesday August 16 (local time): Junior Ferns v Colombia, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

August 29-September 6: International window; plans for two friendlies for Football Ferns

—SEPTEMBER—

Tuesday September 6 (6pm-8pm): Friends of Football 2021 & 2022 AGMs (click here for details)

Thursday September 22 (k/off TBC): Socceroos v All Whites, centenary international, venue TBC, Australia (click here for details)

Sunday September 25 (4pm): All Whites v Socceroos, centenary international, Eden Park, Auckland (click here for details)

—OCTOBER—

Sunday October 9: Japan v Football Ferns (kick off TBC) – (click here for details)

Date to be confirmed: Memorial service for former All White Ian Ormond (click here for details)

Wednesday October 12 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Chile, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Saturday October 15 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Nigeria, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Tuesday October 18 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Germany, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Saturday October 22: Draw at Auckland’s Aotea Centre for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted in NZ and Australia

—NOVEMBER—

November 7-15: Plans for two international friendlies for Football Ferns

November 21: Opening game of 2022 FIFA World Cup (men) in Qatar

—DECEMBER—

December 19: Final of FIFA World Cup finals (men) in Qatar

— 2023—

—MARCH–

March 20-28, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—JUNE—

June 12-20, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—JULY—

July 20, 2023: Opening game of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland (Group game 1 for Football Ferns)

July 25, 2023: Group game 2 for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Sky Stadium, Wellington

July 30, 2023: Group game 3 for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

—AUGUST—

August 20, 2023: Final of FIFA Women’s World Cup at Stadium Australia, Sydney

—SEPTEMBER—

September 4-12, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—OCTOBER—

October 9-17, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—NOVEMBER—

November 13-21, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—2024—

—MARCH—

March 18-26, 2024: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

June 2024: Oceania Nations Cup (to be confirmed)

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