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Wellington lure Kiwi star Longo for home ALW campaign

Wellington lure Kiwi star Longo for home ALW campaign

Wellington Phoenix, wooden spooners in their two A-League Women campaigns, have signed double title winner and Football Fern Annalie Longo. 13 Sep 2023
Women's World Cup a hit with crowds, TV audiences

Women's World Cup a hit with crowds, TV audiences

The Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand attracted huge crowds and bumper TV audiences, with the final capping the tournament's success. 21 Aug 2023
Final Sydney sell-out caps best-ever Women's World Cup

Final Sydney sell-out caps best-ever Women's World Cup

Another full house of 75,784 turned out for the Women's World Cup final between Spain and England. 20 Aug 2023
NZ denies FIFA boss Infantino police escort during Cup

NZ denies FIFA boss Infantino police escort during Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino was denied a request for a police escort during the Women's World Cup by New Zealand Police. 16 Aug 2023
Vilda in uneasy spotlight ahead of Spain's semi-final

Vilda in uneasy spotlight ahead of Spain's semi-final

Spain coach Jorge Vilda was in no mood to revisit a player mutiny as his side prepared for their Women's World Cup semi-final with Sweden. 14 Aug 2023
Phoenix make Breslin first ALW foreign signing

Phoenix make Breslin first ALW foreign signing

Wellington Phoenix have signed US attacking midfielder Hope Breslin, who becomes the A-League Women club's first foreign signing. 10 Aug 2023
Football Ferns head abroad for Olympic qualifying

Football Ferns head abroad for Olympic qualifying

New Zealand Football are prioritising the Football Ferns' "performance and preparation" for Olympic qualifiers and won't stage further home matches in 2023. 9 Aug 2023
FIFA boss Infantino's World Cup private jet-setting

FIFA boss Infantino's World Cup private jet-setting

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has clocked up at least 40,000km of travel in his private jet during the Women's World Cup, equivalent to a lap of the earth. 9 Aug 2023
Japan slice up Norway to book WWC quarter-final

Japan slice up Norway to book WWC quarter-final

Hinata Miyazawa now leads the Women's World Cup golden boot race with five after scoring in Japan's round of 16 win over Norway. 5 Aug 2023
Matildas delight in Women's World Cup growth

Matildas delight in Women's World Cup growth

The Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is hitting new heights and the Matildas are lapping up its popularity. 5 Aug 2023
Switzerland break Kiwi hearts in World Cup stalemate

Switzerland break Kiwi hearts in World Cup stalemate

New Zealand and Switzerland have fought out a 0-0 Women's World Cup draw in Dunedin that ends the host nation's challenge. 30 Jul 2023
Women's World Cup permutations and knockout match-ups

Women's World Cup permutations and knockout match-ups

A look at how the Women's World Cup is shaping up as the group stages wrap up and 16 teams reach the knockout rounds in Australia and New Zealand. 30 Jul 2023
Spain ditch Palmerston North as World Cup training base

Spain ditch Palmerston North as World Cup training base

Women's World Cup contenders Spain say they've been treated well in Palmertson North despite switching their camp to New Zealand's capital. 29 Jul 2023
FIFA counters on Indigenous rights at Women's World Cup

FIFA counters on Indigenous rights at Women's World Cup

FIFA has responded to a letter from Indigenous Football Australia, calling for inclusion in the strategic plan for the legacy of the Women's World Cup. 26 Jul 2023
Football Ferns vow World Cup rebound after upset loss

Football Ferns vow World Cup rebound after upset loss

Defender CJ Bott says New Zealand won't let their 1-0 defeat to the Philippines fester as they eye a place in World Cup knockout rounds. 26 Jul 2023
Norway draw with Switzerland, WWC hopes in danger

Norway draw with Switzerland, WWC hopes in danger

Switzerland and Norway have scrapped out a 0-0 draw to leave Group A delicately poised ahead of the final round of games. 25 Jul 2023

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