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On In The Zone this week, the pod reflects on Wellington Phoenix's first point after their 1-1 away draw with Western Sydney, and looks ahead to the Fever bus tour to Napier this weekend. In NZ football news, Mexico is confirmed, with thanks from the US, as the All Whites' play off opponents, the pod get the run down from Sergio Tristan, founder of Pancho Villa's Army, on what we can expect from Mexico, and the Young All Whites bounce back from their opening loss at the U17 World Cup.

The A-league is back so the pod takes a look back at Phoenix's opening round loss to Brisbane Roar, and prepares for the first road trip to Western Sydney. In international football, the All Whites begin their North America tour with two draws, and U17s coach Darren Bazeley joins the pod down the line to talk about their World Cup campaign.

In a bumper A-league preview episode of In The Zone, the pod gives you the low down on all the A-league clubs and predicts what we can expect this week in the Phoenix's round one clash with Brisbane Roar. In New Zealand football news, shambles reigns as the All Whites fly out to LA without knowing their opponents, while Darren Bazeley names the lucky 21 youngsters who get to write a cheque for a $1,000 to play at the U17 World Cup.

The shambles returns to the podcast this week as the team dissects Wellington Phoenix loss to Auckland City and looks ahead to their final preseason intrasquad game this weekend. Elsewhere, New Zealand Football announces the All Whites schedule for October, Cole Peverley signs for Team Wellington, and Marist and Seatoun trade leagues.

As the start of the A-league season edges closer, the pod looks back at Phoenix's game against New Zealand A, previews the Auckland City clash, and reflects on expectations for this season ahead. In Kiwi football land, the Football Ferns claim the Valais Cup with wins over Brazil and China. While locally, Palmerston North Marist win promotion into the Central League.

With the pod back to full-strength, they run through the latest in Phoenix news including the signing of Josh Brindell-South, preseason games against the Central League XI and New Zealand A, the new stripey, and the arrival of Huawei as the major sponsor. In New Zealand football news, Andrew Durante is finally declared Kiwi as, while in local football it's a Christchurch double as Cashmere Technical and Coastal Spirit take out the ASB Chatham Cup and Women's Knockout Cup respectively.

Paul Ifill clips his multi-visit ticket by joining the pod once again to chat Phoenix's win over Sydney. In international football, Ben Sigmund see red as the All Whites melt in the Saudi heat, Mexico looms on the horizon, and Cape Verde put themselves on the football map. Back home, the Chatham Cup reaches its climax as Waitakere City and Cashmere Technical face off in this week's final. While Stop Out travel north to face Palmerston North Marist in the first leg of the Central League playoff.

In a bumper interview episode Chris Greenacre joins the pod in the Fever Studio, Jeremy Brockie dials in to reflect on his time in Toronto, and Fred de Jong defends NZF's pay to play stance. Elsewhere the All Whites are winging their way to Saudi Arabia, the World Cup Qualifier is all but a sell out, and Miramar Rangers claim the Central League title by the narrowest of margins.

In the latest episode of In The Zone, the pod looks back at Wellington Phoenix's preseason trip to NSW and ponders who will claim the final squad spots now that Ernie Merrick has passed on Matt Thompson. In Kiwi football news, Ricki Herbert rolls back the clock in naming his squad for the All Whites' trip to Saudi Arabia, and the Young All Whites are asked to pay to represent their country. And in local football, the finalist of the Chatham Cup are found after two comprehensive victories in the semi finals.

This week the pod covers the latest Phoenix news, including a tasty preseason fixture against Auckland City, Matt Thompson on trial, and a third away-home game for Eden Park. In Kiwi football news, Winston Reid is mocked by a Fairfax journalist, and the host cities for the 2015 U20 World Cup are announced. While locally, it's Chatham Cup weekend so the pod dials in the coaches of Wellington Olympic and Cashmere Technical.

This week on In The Zone, New Zealand Football comes to the rescue as the Phoenix find a new opponent for their preseason fixture in Rotorua, while Cameron Lindsay looks to be heading out the door. In other All Whites news, tickets to the World Cup Qualifier are flying out the door, but will it last? Locally, Wellington United are home to the double down, and the Central League title contenders face off this weekend.

In a slow football week, the pod interviews Phoenix General Manager David Dome to talk recruitment, preseason and away trips. Elsewhere, Kiwis are back in action in overseas' leagues and Sky counters Coliseum. While in local football action, Miramar Rangers have one hand on the Central League title and Wellington United are looking likely for a triple relegation.

In the latest episode of the almost award winning In The Zone, Paul Ifill joins the pod to talk the latest preseason games, the singing of Reece Caira and Alex Rufer, and CCM pulling the pin on their game with the Phoenix in Rotorua. Meanwhile, World Cup qualification ticket prices are announced and Bill Tuiloma signs with Olympique de Marseille. And locally the pod wraps up all the Chatham Cup quarter final action, and it's tight at the top and bottom of the Central League.

With Smithy back in the hosting chair the pod looks at the latest comings and goings as Solomons, Biss, and Rowe are waved goodbye before the latest preseason game against Miramar Rangers, and Costa Rican Kenny Cunningham is linked to a move to the Wellington Phoenix. In All Whites news, the Futsal Whites get shaken up by Australia in more ways than one, and Brockie cops twitter abuse from Toronto ‘fans’. And locally the team previews the Chatham Cup quarter finals and talks to Melville United's Steve Williams about his team’s prospects against Birkenhead.

In a more shambolic episode than usual, this week the pod talks Phoenix preseason in both Porirua and Rotorua, chats briefly with new signing Luke Adams, and discusses the lack of stars in this weekend’s All Stars game. In New Zealand football news, the Futsall Whites are in action against Australia this weekend in Wellington and there are a number of injury concerns for Kiwis overseas. Locally, Miramar pull away at the top of the Central League, Wairarapa expulsion from the Chatham Cup is confirmed, and is racism rife in Wellington?

With Smithy away, the pod drafts in Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick to chat preseason, trialists and recruitment. Elsewhere, New Zealand Football CEO Grant McKavanagh hands in his resignation, and Frank van Hattum chats about Wellington being granted the opportunity for another shot for glory. Locally, the last Chatham Cup quarter finalist is found, and Johnathon Gould debuts for Waterside Karori in the Capital Premier League.

With Phoenix news going suspiciously quiet in recent weeks, the pod turns their attention to the U20s at the World Cup and question whether we expect too much from our youth sides. While locally, the quarter finalists in the Chatham Cup are almost confirmed, but will the Cavvy Curse or the Lower Hutt luck continue.

With not much to report in Phoenix land, the pod covers the Junior All Whites in the U20 World Cup, Andrew Durante's eligibility, and Coliseum Sports. While in a bumper Chatham Cup section, the pod chats to Chris Kemp from New Zealand Football to talk illegal players and nails, and to Palmerston North Marist's Simon Lees on their upcoming game against Napier City Rovers.

The pod chats with Tim Martin, CEO of Coliseum Sports, regarding their recent acquisition of the broadcast rights to the EPL.

In the longest pod so far, the team reflects on Ernie Merrick's first month in charge, the singing of Lewis Italiano, and the departure of Mal Impiombato. Internationally, Coliseum announce their arrival, Australia confirm their spot at Brazil 2014, and Junior All Whites' coach Chris Milicich dials in from Turkey. While back home, the team has New Zealand's most comprehensive round up of Chatham Cup action.