Infantino in no mood to discuss Matildas' equity claims

Infantino in no mood to discuss Matildas' equity claims

The head of world football says he is "happy with everything" and loves everyone, brushing off the Matildas' calls for increased funding for the women's game. 19 Jul 2023
Percival comeback inspires NZ as World Cup looms

Percival comeback inspires NZ as World Cup looms

New Zealand midfielder Ria Percival will play at her fifth World Cup this month after overcoming a serious knee injury suffered last year against the Matildas. 18 Jul 2023
New Zealand's apathy towards the Women's World Cup is embarrassing

New Zealand's apathy towards the Women's World Cup is embarrassing

The Women's World Cup is being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand but without the Matildas' pulling power, Kiwis are less enthused by the tournament. 17 Jul 2023
Untested Bazeley given New Zealand All Whites job

Untested Bazeley given New Zealand All Whites job

Darren Bazeley has been appointed as New Zealand soccer coach through to the 2026 World Cup, ending a long search for the next All Whites boss. 4 Jul 2023
Mom Squad behind US quest for World Cup glory

Mom Squad behind US quest for World Cup glory

US stars Alex Morgan, Crystal Dunn and Julie Ertz were 2019 Women's World Cup winners. In 2023, they want to win again - as mothers. 25 Jun 2023
Rapinoe, Morgan spearhead US World Cup threepeat tilt

Rapinoe, Morgan spearhead US World Cup threepeat tilt

Showing their status as American superstars, President Joe Biden and pop icon Taylor Swift announced the US Women's World Cup squad. 22 Jun 2023
Qatar in racism counter-claims against NZ's All Whites

Qatar in racism counter-claims against NZ's All Whites

Qatar's Yusuf Abdurisag has denied making a racist slur in a friendly against New Zealand, insisting he was instead the victim of abuse. 21 Jun 2023
Talay joins Socceroos, bides time on next coaching gig

Talay joins Socceroos, bides time on next coaching gig

Departed Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay hopes to be the first Australian coach to benefit from Ange Postecoglou's big-time move to Tottenham Hotspur. 12 Jun 2023
Italiano with big Phoenix ALM rebuild after eight exit

Italiano with big Phoenix ALM rebuild after eight exit

Wellington Phoenix have been unable to secure the services of in-demand fullback Callan Elliot, who is leaving the A-League Men club along with seven others. 10 May 2023
Phoenix coach Talay eyes vulnerable Reds in ALM Finals

Phoenix coach Talay eyes vulnerable Reds in ALM Finals

Wellington coach Ufuk Talay believes the club's elimination final opponents Adelaide United will lack confidence after a last-round humbling by Central Coast. 4 May 2023
Finals, ALM wooden spoon on line in Macarthur v Phoenix

Finals, ALM wooden spoon on line in Macarthur v Phoenix

Macarthur are out to avoid the club's first wooden spoon while Wellington want to book another finals outing when the A-League Men sides meet on Saturday. 28 Apr 2023
Talay insists Phoenix focused on ALM finals task

Talay insists Phoenix focused on ALM finals task

Coach Ufuk Talay may be leaving at season's end but he insists Wellington's focus remains sharp as they visit Western Sydney looking to clinch a finals place. 20 Apr 2023
Phoenix let chances slip in 2-2 ALM draw with Brisbane

Phoenix let chances slip in 2-2 ALM draw with Brisbane

David Ball hit the post three times in 70 seconds and Yan Sasse played hero and villain in Wellington Phoenix's 2-2 draw with Brisbane Roar. 17 Apr 2023
Talay out to emulate Postecoglou, Muscat abroad

Talay out to emulate Postecoglou, Muscat abroad

Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay has called time on his tenure at the A-League Men's club as he looks to build a coaching career in Asia or Europe. 15 Apr 2023
Co-hosts New Zealand fail again ahead of World Cup

Co-hosts New Zealand fail again ahead of World Cup

New Zealand's women's football team will head into a World Cup on home soil bereft of confidence after a 3-0 thrashing by world No.42 Nigeria. 12 Apr 2023
New Zealand at low ebb as Women's World Cup nears

New Zealand at low ebb as Women's World Cup nears

Coach Jitka Klimkova admits the Football Ferns are "in transition" as the World Cup nears but New Zealand can still achieve their goal of a first match win. 3 Apr 2023
Victory still believing after ALM win over Phoenix

Victory still believing after ALM win over Phoenix

Bruno Fornaroli and Damien Da Silva grabbed the goals as Melbourne Victory recovered from Oskar Zawada's opener to win 2-1 in Wellington. 1 Apr 2023
Victory chasing finals, Phoenix out to avoid ALW spoon

Victory chasing finals, Phoenix out to avoid ALW spoon

Wellington Phoenix, last year's A-League Women's wooden spooners, want to spoil champions Melbourne Victory's finals party and jump off the foot of the table. 31 Mar 2023
Phoenix captain Rufer signs on to stay at ALM home

Phoenix captain Rufer signs on to stay at ALM home

Alex Rufer has signed a new three-year deal to remain at Wellington, with the ALM club waiting to learn coach Ufuk Talay's plans before bringing in new faces. 29 Mar 2023
All Whites finally score in 2-1 defeat of China

All Whites finally score in 2-1 defeat of China

Matt Garbett has earned the All Whites a 2-1 win over China to wrap up the two-game friendly series in New Zealand. 26 Mar 2023
All Whites still coachless as China arrive

All Whites still coachless as China arrive

New Zealand's under-20 coach Darren Bazeley has been given the interim job as All Whites coach for two friendlies this week against China. 22 Mar 2023