The Wellington Phoenix continue to look to the future with the announcement today of the launch of the Wellington Phoenix Youth Academy.
All Whites' captain Tommy Smith wants a "fresh approach" for the New Zealand side, moving away from the direct style that characterised the Ricki Herbert era.
All Whites striker resolved to go another round after failed tilt while Sigmund contemplates stepping out.
Chris James has a couple of handy new clips to add to his DVD CV.
Ricki Herbert bowed out as All Whites coach last night, proud of a team that had "exposed" Mexico at times in the 4-2 defeat at Westpac Stadium.
All Whites midfielder Chris James couldn't miss his spot kick against Mexico at Westpac Stadium last night because he didn't want to feel Rory Fallon's wrath.
Ricki Herbert now represents the past for the All Whites but he gave a glimpse of the future in his farewell match.
The All Whites' faint hopes of qualifying for next year's World Cup in Brazil were killed off in emphatic fashion by Mexico's Oribe Peralta tonight.
Goalscorer Chris James has called on New Zealand Football to provide the All Whites with more meaningful games if they are to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
If New Zealand dares to dream, there are some historical omens to bring a flicker of hope for tonight's match in Wellington.
It's never over. America's Cup winning captain delivers message to All Whites
It's not a surprise that All Whites' coach Ricki Herbert is stepping aside - but the timing of the announcement was unusual.
Two issues surrounding the All Whites are of little concern to me on the day of their do-or-die World Cup qualifier against Mexico.
Tonight's big game is almost certainly Ricki Herbert's last in charge of the All Whites.
Tonight we find out if the kids are alright.
With few exceptions, New Zealand’s national team is comprised of players from overseas leagues, or with Wellington Phoenix - the country's only professional team - in Australia’s A-League.
While something like 99.99 percent* (math not verified) of the American soccer-loving public has been glued to Mexico’s World Cup qualification near-flameout, a very select group has been tuned to those other guys El Tri are facing in their playoff.
All Whites winger Marco Rojas and retired Football Ferns defender Rebecca Smith have been crowned the Oceania footballers of the year.
After more than eight years in charge of the New Zealand national men’s side, Ricki Herbert announced on Tuesday he would be stepping down as coach of the All Whites at the conclusion of the team’s 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign.
If the All Whites can't achieve the near-impossible with a big win over Mexico at Westpac Stadium tomorrow night, it will be coach Ricki Herbert's last game in charge.
Former internationals Tim Brown and Mark Paston will speak to the All Whites tonight as Ricki Herbert's side searches for inspiration ahead of the second leg of their intercontinental playoff against Mexico in Wellington tomorrow.
All Whites’ goalkeeper Glen Moss believes the second leg of the FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoff with Mexico on Wednesday gives the New Zealand side a chance to show what they’ve learned in quick time.
The All Whites might be facing a huge task in the second leg against Mexico on Wednesday night but if they're looking for motivation they just need to look at the last time they played a playoff match in Wellington.
All Whites’ captain Tommy Smith has outlined a fresh attitude for his team ignited by two key desires ahead of the second leg of the FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoff with Mexico.
All Whites goalie who plays with his head, not his heart, says he won't be so busy against Mexico this time
Playing in the awful 5-1 loss to Mexico was enough for the All Whites. They haven't watched a replay as they build towards tomorrow's second leg of their playoff in Wellington.
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
After being overlooked for the Costa Rican national side for the past two years, Wellington Phoenix's Carlos Hernandez says he's using Tuesday's clash with Australia to earn a ticket to Brazil.
Central Coast midfielder Michael McGlinchey declared that New Zealand has a point to prove to its own fans as it attempts to cause the mother of all upsets against Mexico.
When Wanderers SC registered their initial point in the ASB Premiership at the weekend, it was the perfect time to inquire as to the point of their initials.
For a bloke who is prolific in front of goal for the Wellington Phoenix, Jeremy Brockie's goal drought for the All Whites is verging on remarkable.
Marco Rojas has his fingers crossed for a starting spot and a different gameplan as the All Whites prepare to go on the attack on Wednesday.
Two rounds into the ASB Premiership season and it's business as usual at the front end of the competition.
During early negotiations in planning for coverage of Wednesday's World Cup soccer qualifying game, Mexican television wanted to reconfigure Westpac Stadium in Wellington.
While their World Cup hopes are all but over, the All Whites are vowing to "put on a show" and restore national pride in Wednesday's return leg against Mexico in Wellington.