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'Today's news was the best...' - Phoenix eye two games in NZ

'Today's news was the best...' - Phoenix eye two games in NZ

Wellington Phoenix will be based in Wollongong for the rest of the A-League season but hope to play two home games in New Zealand when the travel bubble opens. 6 Apr 2021
Chance gutted after Roar's W-League season ends

Chance gutted after Roar's W-League season ends

Olivia Chance will turn her attentions to New Zealand's upcoming Olympic campaign after Brisbane Roar's W-League season came to a disappointing end. 4 Apr 2021
Sydney to host Women's World Cup final

Sydney to host Women's World Cup final

The final of the 2023 Women's World Cup will be in Sydney, with FIFA announcing nine cities across Australia and New Zealand to host tournament matches. 1 Apr 2021
FIFA to reveal 2023 World Cup cities

FIFA to reveal 2023 World Cup cities

Australian soccer authorities will know on Thursday which cities have been chosen to host matches for the 2023 FIFA women's World Cup. 30 Mar 2021
'Now I can try and deal with it' - NZ star Stott reveals cancer diagnosis

'Now I can try and deal with it' - NZ star Stott reveals cancer diagnosis

New Zealand international footballer Rebekah Stott faces her toughest battle after being diagnosed with stage three Hodgkin's lymphoma. 3 Mar 2021
Victory beat Jets, back in W-L top four

Victory beat Jets, back in W-L top four

Melbourne Victory have jumped back into the W-League top four with a win over Newcastle as the competition's finals race heats up. 7 Feb 2021
Phoenix hope bubble leads to NZ return

Phoenix hope bubble leads to NZ return

A mooted quarantine-free travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia has been welcomed by the A-League's Wellington Phoenix. 14 Dec 2020
A-League expects open borders for 2020-21

A-League expects open borders for 2020-21

A-League bosses are anticipating a nationwide relaxation of state border restrictions in time for the 2020-21 season, with the season fixture released. 24 Nov 2020
'It will be difficult and it might show...' - Victory's cautious ACL step

'It will be difficult and it might show...' - Victory's cautious ACL step

Melbourne Victory forward Marco Rojas expects the new-look squad to gel quickly during the Asian Champions League matches in Qatar. 19 Nov 2020
'The current rules will not be amended' - FFA block Phoenix's W-League introduction

'The current rules will not be amended' - FFA block Phoenix's W-League introduction

Wellington's hopes of having a W-League team this season have effectively been torpedoed as they would not be allowed to field additional New Zealand players. 10 Nov 2020
Phoenix to relocate to NSW for A-L start

Phoenix to relocate to NSW for A-L start

The Wellington Phoenix will be based in NSW for the start of the A-League season and will allow players to bring their families over with them. 27 Oct 2020
A-League legend running for Clive Palmer in Queensland election

A-League legend running for Clive Palmer in Queensland election

All-time A-League great Shane Smeltz is standing for election for Clive Palmer's United Australia Party for the seat of Bundaberg in the upcoming Queensland election. 19 Oct 2020
All Whites lose out on Wembley date

All Whites lose out on Wembley date

New Zealand's high-profile international friendly with England next month has been cancelled due to COVID-19. 14 Oct 2020
Contract dispute hangs over FFA, Phoenix

Contract dispute hangs over FFA, Phoenix

While Wellington Phoenix have filed documents to sue the FFA in the NSW Supreme Court, the pair seem set to settle the matter. 8 Oct 2020
New Zealand makes audacious ploy to snatch Matildas prodigy

New Zealand makes audacious ploy to snatch Matildas prodigy

Former Matildas coach Tom Sermanni is openly trying to woo Indiah-Paige Riley's national allegiance for his current New Zealand Football Ferns. 16 Sep 2020
City recruit New Zealand coach for A-League assistant

City recruit New Zealand coach for A-League assistant

Melbourne City have appointed the former youngest coach in A-League history, Des Buckingham, as their A-League team's assistant coach to Patrick Kisnorbo. 16 Sep 2020