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Junior Football Ferns hang on to draw with Mexico at Under-20 Women's World Cup

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The Junior Football Ferns have hung on for a draw in their opening game of the Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica.

Flying Kiwis – August 9

Niche Cache

A new Premier League season has begun and yet again Aotearoa has Chris Wood representing us with pride.

Intrigue in the league: allegations, rumours, insinuations in South Island football

Stuff

New Zealand’s national club football competition is an amateur one, but insiders say fierce competition for players is seeing money quietly changing hands - though official audits have found no evidence. MARTIN VAN BEYNEN reports.

Grace Wisnewski ready for Fifa U-20 World Cup after time away looking after her mental health

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Grace Wisnewski went almost four months without playing a football match earlier this year as she took a break to look after her mental health.

Flying Kiwis - August 2

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Gotta love a big week that begins with a contract extension. Ahead of a huge European tie, Max Mata was given a healthy boost with a new deal at Sligo Rovers that’ll keep him at the club until the end of 2024. Fine developments.

Wellington Phoenix signings to miss Australia Cup campaign due to 'strange' rule

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Bulgarian recruit Bozhidar Kraev is poised to make his first appearance for the Wellington Phoenix in the club’s Australia Cup round of 32 clash against second-tier Tasmanian side Devonport City Strikers on Wednesday.

Former Phoenix goalkeeper hoping to surprise old club in Australia Cup mismatch

Stuff

Keegan Smith’s wish came true when his current club, Devonport City Strikers, were drawn to play his former club, Wellington Phoenix, in round 32 of the Australia Cup.

How’s That Wellington Phoenix Wahine Squad Coming Together For Season Two?

Niche Cache

Season two for the Wellington Phoenix Wahine loomed with a very important question to be answered about how they built their squad.

Wellington Phoenix take home game to Wollongong during 2022-23 A-League Men season

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The Wellington Phoenix will have 10 home matches at Sky Stadium in Wellington during the coming A-League Men season, after playing there just twice since March 2020.

All Whites midfielder Sarpreet Singh extends deal with German giants Bayern Munich

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All Whites midfielder Sarpreet Singh has received a timely boost ahead of the upcoming European football season after having his contract with German giants Bayern Munich extended through to 2024.

Flying Kiwis - July 26

Niche Cache

Call this unfinished business:

Wellington Phoenix core to boost Junior Football Ferns at Fifa U-20 Women's World Cup

Stuff

The Junior Football Ferns squad for next month’s Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup has been built around a core group of players from the Wellington Phoenix.

Football Ferns centre back Kate Taylor re-signs with Wellington Phoenix

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Football Ferns centre back Kate Taylor has re-signed with the Wellington Phoenix for their second A-League Women campaign.

Marco Rojas sets out on journey back to father’s homeland to play for Colo-Colo

Stuff

The chance to play for a club in Chile that he and his father supported growing up was one Marco Rojas simply couldn’t turn down.

Exploring The Cluster Of Flying Kiwis Activities In Denmark

Niche Cache

The nation of Denmark is made up of the Jutland Peninsula and an archipelago of 433 more islands, the largest of which is called Sjælland, aka Zealand.

Wellington Phoenix sign Bulgarian international Bozhidar Kraev

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Wellington Phoenix have signed a Bulgarian international with Champions League experience.

New Zealand, Australia celebrate with just 365 days until start of historic Women's World Cup

Newshub

With just one year to go until one of the biggest sporting events on the planet heads downunder, football fans in both New Zealand and Australia have enjoyed day of celebration and anticipation.

Wellington Phoenix lure Football Ferns starter Paige Satchell home to New Zealand

Stuff

Wellington Phoenix believe they have found the perfect player to replace their top goalscorer from last season.

Could the record wave of fans hit Fifa Women's World Cup in New Zealand?

Newsroom

Exactly one year out from kick-off in the Fifa Women's World Cup, record crowds for the women's game globally bode well for New Zealand drawing fans to the world's largest female sports event. And, ultimately, inspiring more Kiwi girls to play football.

'Inappropriate' use of haka by Italian women's team leads to calls for more Māori education

Stuff

A former Football Fern has called for Kiwi athletes to receive more education on Māori practices after the "inappropriate" use of the haka by an Italian women's football team.

Football Ferns standout Vic Esson joins Scottish champions Rangers

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Football Ferns goalkeeper Vic Esson has signed with Scottish champions Rangers on the back of some eye-catching performances on the international stage for New Zealand.

Wellington Phoenix re-sign breakout star Alyssa Whinham for two more seasons

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Wellington Phoenix coach Gemma Lewis believes the sky’s the limit for young midfielder Alyssa Whinham.

Roy Krishna turns down Wellington Phoenix to sign with Bengaluru in India

Stuff

There will be no emotional return to the Wellington Phoenix for record goalscorer Roy Krishna.

Refugee football programme kicks off in central Auckland

Stuff

Maryan Egal watches as her three children chase after a football at McLeod’s Park in central Auckland.

Here’s How Indiah-Paige Riley Fits Into A Football Ferns Team In Need Of Creativity

Niche Cache

There’s no easy fix when an international team is struggling for results.

Blow for Wellington Phoenix Women as top-scorer Grace Jale signs for Canberra United

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Wellington Phoenix Women have been handed a blow ahead of their second A-League Women campaign, with top-scorer Grace Jale signing with Canberra United.

'Mack is back: Football Fern Mackenize Barry returns for Wellington Phoenix Women

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The Wellington Phoenix have confirmed “Mack is back’’ for another A-League Women season.

Flying Kiwi - July 13

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It’s preseason for most right now, and offseason for many, but for Sligo Rovers this past week brought around the biggest match of their season so far as they travelled to Wales to take on Bala Town in their first leg Europa Conference League qualifier.

Dunedin City Royals draw tough knockout opponents

ODT

That was a tough couple of minutes for the Dunedin City Royals.

All Whites great Vaughan Coveny's son takes first step to Australian football selection

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Vaughan Coveny was once the All Whites’ record goalscorer, but his teenage son Luka could soon be playing football for Australia.

All Whites forward Marco Rojas confirms move to crack Chilean club Colo Colo

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All Whites forward Marco Rojas has arrived in Chile to play for the famous Colo Colo club.

Indiah-Paige Riley switches nationality from Australia to New Zealand

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The lure of playing a World Cup opener in her hometown with her family watching on from the stands has seen Auckland-born Australian football international Indiah-Paige Riley switch nationality to New Zealand.

Reliving The Trauma Of The All Whites Loss To Costa Rica

Niche Cache

It has been exactly three weeks since the dream of watching an All Whites team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup was shattered over ninety minutes of enticed agony.

Wellington Phoenix trying to lure record goalscorer Roy Krishna back to the club

Stuff

Wellington Phoenix have made an offer to Fijian star Roy Krishna in the hope of bringing their record scorer back to the club as they seek at least three more signings to complete their squad for the coming A-League Men season.

Footballer's sudden cardiac arrest shows the need for AEDs at sport clubs

Waikato Times

Josh Margetts is watching a video of the moment he died.