New trio to join ASB Premiership New Zealand Football confirmed on Wednesday the 10 participants for an expanded 2016-17 ASB Premiership competition with three new entities joining the country’s top domestic league. Wed, 16 December, 2015
Wellington a work in progress Now into his third season in charge of Wellington Phoenix, it is safe to say Ernie Merrick has earned himself a reputation as a tinkerer. Tue, 15 December, 2015
Players urge FFA to revise heat plan as summer starts to bite The players’ union has called for further improvement in conditions under which A-League players are required to perform during the hotter parts of the season. Mon, 14 December, 2015
Wynne looks to move forward from a whirlwind 2015 One minute, you’re performing in front of 25,000 delirious fans, then you’re in the eye of an international controversy the next. Mon, 14 December, 2015
NZF doctor calls for Phoenix to raise issue of heat exhaustion New Zealand Football's head doctor is pushing for the Wellington Phoenix to raise the issue of heat exhaustion with Football Federation Australia. Mon, 14 December, 2015
Astonishing draw in Napier Hawke’s Bay United went to the top of the ASB Premiership in astonishing fashion on Sunday, coming back from a 4-0 halftime deficit to record a 5-5 draw with the Wellington Phoenix at Bluewater Stadium. Sun, 13 December, 2015
Resounding win for Team Wellington over Southern United Sunday's Wellington derby can hardly come soon enough. Sun, 13 December, 2015
Spoils shared in ten-goal thriller Hawkes Bay United overcame a 4-0 deficit to draw 5-5 with the Wellington Phoenix reserves yesterday, grabbing a late equaliser to edge clear at the top of the ASB Premiership standings. Sun, 13 December, 2015
Wellington Phoenix in race to recover from torrid trip to Cairns It will be fascinating to see how the Wellington Phoenix scrub up against Sydney FC. Sun, 13 December, 2015
Attacking Team Wellington focus on clean sheet for clash against Southern United Team Wellington might be all about attack, but coach Matt Calcott admits they must place increased importance on defence over the next two weeks. Sat, 12 December, 2015
Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick blasts A-League scheduling Wellington coach Ernie Merrick says whoever scheduled Saturday's A-League clash in Cairns for mid-afternoon must never have played football. Sat, 12 December, 2015
Phoenix coach fires up over heat Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick says whoever scheduled yesterday's A-League clash in Cairns for mid-afternoon must never have played football. Sat, 12 December, 2015
Roar ready to put heat on Phoenix in far north Temperatures nearing extreme are expected, but Brisbane coach John Aloisi believes his team will be well prepared when Brisbane Roar hosts Wellington Phoenix in Cairns this afternoon. Sat, 12 December, 2015
Captain Andrew Durante ensures Phoenix no longer seen as soft touch Besart Berisha has fashioned one of the great A-League careers. Sadly there aren't any statistics which record how many times Berisha has also kicked opponents or dropped his bundle. Fri, 11 December, 2015
Krishna becoming the real deal at Wellington Roy Krishna is confident enough to say that, one-third of the way into his second full season as a fulltime, professional footballer, he now feels like the real deal. Fri, 11 December, 2015
ASB Prem Funbag: Should a coach ever wear a shetland pullover? Time for your weekly edition of the ASB Premiership Funbag Fri, 11 December, 2015
Canterbury United bounce back win over WaiBop Angus Kilkolly is fast turning into a valuable off-season acquisition for Canterbury United. Thu, 10 December, 2015
Brisbane Roar wary of Wellington Phoenix attack THE bite of Wellington Phoenix’s attack in Cairns on Saturday threatens to be as potent as that of the snakes that forced Brisbane Roar coach John Aloisi’s father-in-law out of the tropical Queensland city. Thu, 10 December, 2015
Auckland City FC fall in Fifa Club World Cup playoff match There will be no giant-killing run to the semifinals at the Fifa Club World Cup for Auckland City FC this year. Thu, 10 December, 2015
De Vries hopeful for more heroics Auckland City midfielder Ryan De Vries admits Sanfrecce Hiroshima are a "massive challenge" but remains hopeful that his team can repeat the heroics of last year's Fifa Club World Cup. Wed, 9 December, 2015
