Two A-league spots dangled in front of young guns <p>First they will have to earn their stripes running out cones and filling up water bottles.</p> <p>But Wellington Phoenix's nine inaugural "school of excellence" players yesterday had the ultimate car... Mon, 25 June, 2012
Whirlwind year for young pro <p>Cameron Howieson admits he is living a dream - one he could never have envisaged four years ago. </p> Mon, 25 June, 2012
Olympics key to Hogg's professional aspiration <p>Ian Hogg has just finished his property degree but hopes he won't have to use it for "at least a decade".</p> <p> </p> Sun, 24 June, 2012
Champions fall in ASB Chatham Cup final rematch <p>The ASB Chatham Cup reign of Wairarapa United is over after Napier City Rovers exacted revenge for last year’s final loss with a 1-0 win in their third round clash in Napier today. </p> Sun, 24 June, 2012
Pitched battle for sports grounds <p>Imagine your child is six years old. Loves kicking and throwing a ball around. Wants to join a team. So you take them down to your local club to be told they can't play, because there's not enough room at t... Sun, 24 June, 2012
All Whites great lucky to be alive <p>Steve Sumner played hard for the All Whites and national league football clubs Christchurch United, Manurewa and Gisborne City.</p> <p> </p> Sun, 24 June, 2012
Football Ferns denied drought-breaking win in Australia <p>The Football Ferns have ended a 22 match, 18-year losing streak against Australia with a 1-1 draw in Wollongong but celebrations are muted after being just seconds away from a drought-breaking win. </p> Sun, 24 June, 2012
Whitecaps waive centre back Boxall <p>Barry Robson’s arrival meant that someone had to go and, Friday morning, centre back Michael Boxall found out that someone was him.</p> <p> </p> Sat, 23 June, 2012
Aspiring Boyd seeking future with Phoenix <p>Young Cambridge striker takes first big step in career as professional. Ian Anderson reports.</p> <p> </p> Sat, 23 June, 2012
Stop Out, Manukau through to ASB Chatham Cup fourth round <p>Manukau City and Lower Hutt’s Stop Out have made the most of kinder draws to win through to the last 16 in the ASB Chatham Cup, while Papatoetoe joined them after upsetting Onehunga Sports away from home.&nbs... Sat, 23 June, 2012
Sigmund to suss soccer scene <p>Star All Whites and Wellington Phoenix defender Ben Sigmund will spend a weekend in Blenheim for the third year running when he arrives in town on Saturday. </p> Thu, 21 June, 2012
Men’s Olympic Football Squad Announced <p>Ryan Nelsen, Shane Smeltz and Michael McGlinchey are the three overage players headlining the 18-man New Zealand men’s football team named today for the London Olympics. </p> Thu, 21 June, 2012
Phoenix Youngsters Named <p>Gareth Morgan’s vision for a footballing school of excellence at the Wellington Phoenix moved a step closer to fruition today with the announcement of its first participants.</p> Wed, 20 June, 2012
Hearn’s stunner secures series win for Football Ferns <p>Amber Hearn’s record-breaking 30th international goal for the Football Ferns proved the difference as New Zealand edged China 1-0 at North Harbour Stadium on Wednesday night to win the two match series 2-0.&n... Wed, 20 June, 2012
Michael McGlinchey steps up for Oly-Whites <p>Wellington's (ah, okay) Michael McGlinchey is London-bound after West Ham United defender Winston Reid pulled out of New Zealand's Olympic Games team. </p> Wed, 20 June, 2012
