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Wellington Phoenix players bracing for another season away from New Zealand

Stuff

Players from the Wellington Phoenix men’s team hope a photoshoot won’t be the only time they get to wear their new home kit at Sky Stadium.

The All Whites Have Been Summoned Back From The Lost Realms For Some Actual Football Games

Niche Cache

It hasn’t always been for lack of trying but All Whites games have been desperately rare for a long time.

Reviewing All Whites name 'not a priority' as NZ Football begins work on brands, identities

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New Zealand Football is set to leave any decisions on the future of the All Whites name until after the end of the team’s 2022 World Cup campaign.

All Whites to play first matches since 2019 during October international window

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The All Whites will be back in action for the first time in almost 700 days next month, but they might have to start their journey towards the 2022 World Cup without a couple of the country’s top players.

All Whites' 2022 World Cup quest set to start in Qatar in March, pending Fifa approval

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The Oceania Football Confederation is looking to conduct the regional phase of qualifying for next year's World Cup in March in Qatar, the Middle Eastern nation that will host men's football's showpiece event next November and December.

Academy duo sign pro contracts with Wellington Phoenix after Tokyo Olympics

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When Alex Paulsen and Ben Old packed their bags and moved to Wellington to join the Phoenix Football Academy three years ago, they did so with the hope that one day it would lead to a professional contract.

[Audio] David Dome talk about New Zealand's first ever professional women's football side

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Wellington Phoenix General Manager David Dome talks about the club's long awaited entry into the W-League with NZ's first professional women's team

Football Ferns midfielder Olivia Chance at the double for Celtic

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Football Ferns midfielder Olivia Chance said she had “the tingles” after scoring her first goals for famous Scottish club Celtic.

NZ Football yet to take a stance as debate over biennial World Cup proposal heats up

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New Zealand Football is yet to decide whether it supports the push to hold senior men’s and women’s World Cups every two years, rather than every four years as is the case at present.

Female footballers can now achieve their pro goals at home with the Phoenix

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​Growing up in Wairarapa, Tui Dugan always thought she would have to move overseas to achieve her goal of becoming a professional football player.

A-League considers delayed start to season amid ongoing Covid-19 issues

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The A-League is prepared for the possibility of delaying the start of the upcoming season amid NSW and Victoria's ongoing coronavirus outbreaks and lockdowns.

New Zealand Football plans to next review youth football heading limits in 2022

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New Zealand Football says it will review its policy on heading by junior players next year “unless new major findings become available sooner’’.

Wellington Phoenix to be included in expanded W-League before 2023 World Cup

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The Wellington Phoenix could have a team in Australia’s semi-professional women’s football competition as soon as the coming season.

NZ Football might have to send national team staff away without MIQ places booked

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New Zealand Football could potentially send national team staff away for matches in October and November without having places in the managed isolation booked for their return.

Doffing A Cap To The Welly Nix’s Recruitment Prowess

Niche Cache

When Ufuk Talay took over as manager of the Wellington Phoenix he spoke about recruitment.

Former age-group coach Jitka Klimková to take charge of Football Ferns until 2027

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New Zealand Football is hoping to provide continuity to the Football Ferns with the appointment of new coach Jitka Klimková on a six-year contract.

All Whites centreback Nando Pijnaker moves to Danish club from Portugal

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All Whites centreback Nando Pijnaker will join Kiwi compatriots Elijah Just and Callum McCowatt at promotion-chasing Danish second tier club FC Helsingør for the rest of the year.

All Whites midfielder Joe Bell scores stunning goal for Norwegian club

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Viking FK fans were chanting Joe Bell's name after the All Whites midfielder scored a superb solo goal in the Norwegian Eliteserien on Monday (NZT).

'He's pumped': New Zealand teenager Matthew Garbett joins Serie A club Torino

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Wellington footballer Matthew Garbett could become the first New Zealand male to play in Italy’s famed Serie A football competition.

Sarpreet Singh back to his best after missing Olympics to focus on club career

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All Whites star Sarpreet Singh has not skipped a beat since skipping the Tokyo Olympics to focus on his club career.

All Whites midfielder Joe Bell linked with $1 million move to English club

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English Championship club Barnsley have reportedly offered close to $1 million to sign All Whites midfielder Joe Bell from Norwegian Eliteserien side Viking FK.

Melbourne City sign Football Ferns striker Hannah Wilkinson

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Football Ferns centurion Hannah Wilkinson is returning from Europe to play for Melbourne City in Australia’s W-League.

Let's have the 'All Whites' debate

Radio NZ

New Zealand Football is being criticised as overly woke after putting the All Whites nickname up for discussion.

Flying Kiwis - 24 August

Niche Cache

Every week, man. Five games in and it’s been the same thing every time with SSV Jahn Regensburg winning and Sarpreet Singh contributing at least one goal or assist.

Football Ferns have work to do, but should fancy their chances of making history in 2023

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How do the Football Ferns go from where they are now, waiting for the appointment of a new coach after 11 losses in their last 12 matches, including three at the Tokyo Olympics, to where they want to be at the 2023 World Cup, to be hosted here and in Australia?

All Whites player suspended for using homophobic slur in Chatham Cup game

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All Whites striker Myer Bevan has been suspended for using a homophobic slur during a Chatham Cup quarterfinal football match between Auckland City and Miramar Rangers, in Wellington last month.

Flying Kiwis - August 10

Niche Cache

Fresh from the Olympics, where she played against eventual bronze medallist the United States for her fourth international cap, Footy Ferns goalkeeper Anna Leat has stepped into the big time club scene with West Ham United.

Football Ferns captain Ali Riley optimistic as she looks toward the 2023 World Cup

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Football Ferns captain Ali Riley has seen what her side can do with the worst preparation possible.

Chris Wood excited for World Cup campaign after OlyWhites' Tokyo Olympics efforts

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Chris Wood didn’t dwell for too long on the OlyWhites’ penalty shootout loss to Japan in the quarterfinals at the Tokyo Olympics.

OlyWhites lose Tokyo Olympics quarterfinal against Japan in penalty shootout

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The OlyWhites’ history-making run in the men’s football tournament at the Tokyo Olympics came to an end in crushing fashion on Saturday night with a penalty shootout loss to hosts Japan in their quarterfinal.

OlyWhites defender Callan Elliot returning to Wellington Phoenix

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Callan Elliot has signed with Wellington Phoenix, fresh off helping the OlyWhites create history by qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Olympics.

Improving OlyWhites face toughest test yet in Tokyo Olympics quarterfinal against Japan

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The OlyWhites have made it to the quarterfinals at the Tokyo Olympics and will face hosts Japan in Kashima on Saturday night for a place in the final four.

Oly Whites make history by qualifying for quarter-finals after 0-0 draw with Romania

NZ Herald

The Oly Whites have made New Zealand football history, progressing to the knockout stages for the first time at the Olympics.

Goalkeeper bounces back as OlyWhites advance to Tokyo Olympics quarterfinals

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OlyWhites goalkeeper Michael Woud’s resilience was on full display as he helped his side draw 0-0 with Romania and advance to the quarterfinals at the Tokyo Olympics, where they will play hosts Japan on Saturday [kickoff 9pm NZ time].

Quarterfinals place up for grabs as frustrated OlyWhites face Romania at Tokyo Olympics

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The OlyWhites may have stumbled late against Honduras on Sunday, but they still have a golden opportunity to advance to the quarterfinals of the men’s football tournament at the Tokyo Olympics.