Ernie Merrick has only seen Lewis Italiano play once, yet the Phoenix coach is confident that signing the young goalkeeper is no punt.
Head coach Ernie Merrick has completed his first Wellington Phoenix signing with former Perth Glory goalkeeper Lewis Italiano joining the club on a one year contract.
The All Whites have their eyes on a trip to Brazil in 12 months' time but what might they give to be in South America right now?
The Junior All Whites completed their final warm-up game for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey overnight with a close 2-1 defeat to Egypt in Antalya, Turkey.
Waimak United have taken the decision to replay their third round Chatham Cup match - which means another trip to Nelson this weekend - on the chin.
Today’s fourth round draw for the ASB Chatham Cup threw up some mouthwatering ties although four clubs are still on tenterhooks awaiting replayed fixtures before knowing their opposition.
Palmerston North Marist have set up a date with a Central League heavyweight in the next round of the Chatham Cup.
Only one thing stood in the way of Chatham Cup soccer glory at the Bluewater Stadium, Napier, yesterday in the crucial game against Wairarapa United.
Quick, composed and a serious threat in front of goal - these three attributes best describe New Zealand’s hottest prospect, Marco Rojas.
Cashmere Technical reached the final 16 of the ASB Chatham Cup after winning their third-round tie over Ferrymead Bays 2-0, while the Nelson College-Waimak United game will be replayed after being abandoned at halftime.
It is not particularly uncommon to hear of a new-born named in honour a famous footballer. What is perhaps rare, though, is for a youngster growing up under such a moniker to develop into a professional footballer.
The four third round matches in the ASB Chatham Cup that were abandoned due to weather conditions will be replayed in full, New Zealand Football has confirmed.
Waikato will have three clubs in the last 16 of the ASB Chatham Cup for the first time after Hamilton Wanderers, Melville United and Ngaruawahia United all won their third round ties on Saturday.
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has been accused of "blatant electioneering" by her mayoral opponent, John Morrison, after she left him out of last-minute efforts to secure a football World Cup qualifying match for the capital.
Nelson College are drawing on school spirit and the ASB Chatham Cup’s fabled history of upsets as they head into the third round of the 90 year old competition this weekend.
The New Zealand women's football side are keen to beat Australia for the first time in nearly 20 years, but they have even more reason to beat their transtasman rivals now they have performance targets to meet as a team receiving government funding.
All Whites coach Ricki Herbert said Tony Lochhead's immediate international future is assured, despite the left back being released by the Wellington Phoenix.
All White Aaron Clapham hopes a short stint in New South Wales may thrust him into the A-League shop window - preferably with the Wellington Phoenix.
Incoming Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick has been given room to manoeuvre in player recruitment with five off-contract players not offered new deals.
It was a cold wintry day around the Capital but that didn’t stop thousands of kids and adults alike from enjoying their football.
Scouts from famous 'Old Firm' Scottish football club Rangers FC have handpicked Owen Barnett to train at their academy in Glasgow.
IT'S NEVER a pleasant feeling losing one's perch in a squad at any stage of one's career, be it as a child or an adult.
Trim, with pearly white teeth and a mischievous sparkle in his eyes, Ernie Merrick looks younger than 60.
