2022 Women’s National League – Week One
Aaaand we’re back, a new season of National League footy
All Whites vs Australia: Squad Yarns
Talk about timing. To be playing the Socceroos again after so many years and they happen to be the first games since the All Whites failed to make the World Cup thanks to that brutal and controversial 1-0 defeat to Costa Rica
Women’s National League - 2022 Season Preview
With the Kate Sheppard and Chatham Cups in the bag, attention always turns immediately towards summer football. Those finals are the conclusion of the winter club season. Next comes the Premiership. Or the South-Central Series. Or the National League.
Flying Kiwis – September 14
Through five Serie A games and a Coppa Italia match, Libby Cacace did not get a single second of action. Unused sub duties in the lot of them with Italy U21 left back Fabiano Parisi picking an annoying time to find the best form of his career so far
Recapping The 2022 Kate Sheppard Cup & Chatham Cup Grand Finals
Kiwi Cup Final Day is a uniquely entertaining occasion. On the one hand we’re talking about the culmination of the winter club season with two prestigious trophies on the line and some of the best domestic players in going around
The Football Ferns Beat Mexico Then The Football Ferns Beat The Philippines, Right On
Would ya believe it... that’s exactly what the Football Ferns did. Not once but twice. A 1-0 win over Mexico and a 2-1 win against The Philippines. Were they stellar performances? No they were not. Were they at full strength? Not even close.
Flying Kiwis – September 6
Brother Bill, folks. Up there again for his sixth goal of the MLS season (not to mention the one he scored in preseason or the several he’s scored for the All Whites in the last 12 months).
The Wellington Phoenix’s Aussie Cup Run Is Over But The Real Yarns Are Only Just Beginning
Alas, the Aussie Cup run has come to an end. A 2-0 loss to Macarthur means that the Wellington Phoenix exit the competition at the quarter-final stage and focus now shifts full time towards the start of the A-League in six weeks time
Flying Kiwis – August 30
Chris Wood came into this season as a backup striker for Newcastle United with no illusions, just a determination to train hard, be a good teammate, and take his chances whenever they come around. Nothing screams ‘my turn’ for backup players in England more than a midweek early-round EFL Cup tie
The Football Ferns Are Staying Busy, Here’s Another Squad Write-Up
Surprise: the Football Ferns are playing games in the September transfer window. They’ve had a match booked in for October against Japan going all the way back to June but these two upcoming games against Mexico and the Philippines…
Flying Kiwis – August 23
It’s a Champions League kinda week for Flying Kiwis. Having gone deep on Europa Conference League qualifiers these past few editions, today the headliners are straight out of the UCL qualifiers – both men’s and especially women’s
Looks Like The Wellington Phoenix Blokes Are Embarking On Another Aussie Cup Run
The Wellington Phoenix had only ever won one game in the Australia Cup (formerly known as the FFA Cup) prior to last season. Then they went all the way to the semi-finals and now back to back wins have them one game away from matching that feat this season
Juniors Ferns Antics at the 2022 FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup
This Under-20s squad went to their World Cup in Costa Rica with ambitious intentions. A group built largely around last season’s Wellington Phoenix squad, helmed again by Gemma Lewis, meant that those hopes were more than justified
Flying Kiwis – August 16
Had to wait awhile for this moment but it’s finally arrived: Marco Rojas has made his debut for Chilean powerhouse club Colo-Colo. Or Marco Rojas Walen to be more accurate. He’s going with the double last name on his #10 jersey now that he’s in the fatherland
How Are Things Looking For Liberato Cacace At Empoli For The 2022-23 Serie A Season?
There was a pleasant surprise last week as Empoli announced their squad numbers for the new season and Libby Cacace was given a sneaky elevation. Having worn the number 21 for his first six months at the club, he’ll now be wearing the 3 jersey
Flying Kiwis – August 9
A new Premier League season has begun and yet again Aotearoa has Chris Wood representing us with pride. Although this season looks like it’ll be a little different for The Woodsman.
Best Pay Attention To This Aotearoa U20 Women’s World Cup Team
One of the major hurdles that New Zealand’s senior football teams face is the gulf between qualifying for major tournaments (or intercontinental playoffs) by dominating Oceania teams and then having to switch into underdog mode once they get to those major tournaments
Flying Kiwis – Chris Wood 2022-23 Season Preview
When Chris Wood signed for Newcastle United back in January, the club were in a state of suppressed panic. Eddie Howe had taken over as manager from Steve Bruce a month or so earlier and had overseen an uptick in performances... but not in results
Flying Kiwis – August 2
Gotta love a big week that begins with a contract extension. Ahead of a huge European tie, Max Mata was given a healthy boost with a new deal at Sligo Rovers that’ll keep him at the club until the end of 2024. Fine developments.
How’s That Wellington Phoenix Wahine Squad Coming Together For Season Two?
Season two for the Wellington Phoenix Wahine loomed with a very important question to be answered about how they built their squad. Would they continue to trend young and inexperienced or would they seek out a few more recognised professionals this time as well?