Women's Central League

reubee wrote:

 Simon B wrote:

 HuttValleyHunter wrote:
What’s the story with Women’s CL this year?…Do they follow the same comp structure as men’s central league?

The WCL regulations are still aligned with MCL2, since it's a Capital/Central Fed competition rather than an NZF one like the MCL. In particular they have similar transitional provisions for the new 2027 league structure - no relegation this year and the future promotion pathway into WCL to be determined following consultation.

One difference from MCL2 is that entry into the 2027 Women's National League is already spelt out:

* Top four NRFL teams (where "top" is a weighted average of 2022-2026 performance)
* Top two WCL
* Top two WSL
* Nix and AFC Reserves (implying AFC will have a Women's Reserves team up and going by then)

I know there are questions around whether MCL2 will still exist in 2027, but sounds like WCL's future is pretty solid?

Have NZF put anything out to show the current standings after the 2022-2025 seasons?  The regs refers to "position" and not "points", if "position" then how does the determination account for different number of teams in a league from one season to next or a team not being in the league, if "points" then does the calculation adjust for different number of games per season?

LT01 wrote:
Saw Karori vs PNM at karori park, 10-0 to Karori. 5 in each half.

Gee, one way traffic really though I didn't expect any different, Karori looking like they might just power in the most goals this year. I see they've also got Emma Andrew in goal now was at United in the national league last year.

Renee Bacon was such a presence up front and I think bagged about 3 of the 10, also thought Taylor Cooper on the left wing first half then right wing second half was very impressive continued to get in behind the PNM defence and scored a couple. I think about three or four others scored as well.

Not really a lot to take from a game like this - both teams will be looking forward to games against teams on their level.

HuttValleyHunter wrote:
Wellington united with their first loss in central league in many years it feels! Tracked it back on the Capital football and it was August 2023!!!

LT01 wrote:
Karori won away in Petone, big result! Starting to look like division favourites.

Elsewhere - big 3-2 win in Palmy for Taradale! Hitting back after their loss to Seatoun. Tough start to the season for PNM

bigfudge wrote:

 Simon B wrote:
It’s sad that they had to make this decision, but reading the press release I respect the committee for making the hard call that’s in the players’ and the club’s best interests.

The logistical challenges of being right on the outskirts of the region must make it tough - even if CF fund travel (I think I read that somewhere?), it’s a lot more time on the road compared to say the Wellington teams. I wonder how Taradale find it?

Apparently Taradale are struggling for numbers. Majority of their best players have moved to Napier City Rovers in Feds.

Seems like you are not wrong there. Had one on the bench and one token manager who was beyond masters age. Be interesting to see if they can keep putting out an away game team. Even the ref took pity on them in not sending off (or even booking) a player who thought she was the goalie 😂

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LT01 wrote:
Wowee - Palmerston North united beat Waterside Karori 2-0! Shock of the season up in Palmy!!

More predictable in todays other games - Wellington United with a big win at taradale and Miramar doing well to come back and win 3-1 against Seatoun, looking a decent shot to be top half this year.

The JourneyFan wrote:

 LT01 wrote:
Wowee - Palmerston North united beat Waterside Karori 2-0! Shock of the season up in Palmy!!

More predictable in todays other games - Wellington United with a big win at taradale and Miramar doing well to come back and win 3-1 against Seatoun, looking a decent shot to be top half this year.

Oh dear, and on Feverish's birthday as well :-)

Feverish wrote:
Wharf 3-1 down last I saw and must have come back to win late with ten players. I’m guessing it is same old nix story with teams differing weekly and vested interests at play..