Matildas brush past Football Ferns in Gosford freindly

Australia 5-0 New Zealand By Kieran Yap 28/11/25 Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross celebrates her stunning goal. Photo: Football Australia Five different goalscorers gave Australia a comprehensive victory against New Zealand as Joe Montemurro’s Asian Cup preparations began to hit stride. Amy Sayer and Hayley Raso set the tone with two first half goals, before Ellie Carpenter,Continue reading “Matildas brush past Football Ferns in Gosford freindly”

Redemption for Football Ferns as Venezuela series ends tied

New Zealand 2-1 Venezuela by Jonathon Hagger (4/6/25) Above: Rebekah Stott (13) in possession for the Football Ferns against Venezuela yesterday. Photo: RNZ. The Football Ferns responded from a disappointing performance and result against the Venezuelans at the end of last week to level the two-match series in Spain yesterday. New Zealand were hungry toContinue reading “Redemption for Football Ferns as Venezuela series ends tied”

New Zealand go down to disappointing loss to Venezuela

New Zealand 1-3 Venezuela by Jonathon Hagger (1/6/25) Above: Football Ferns star Annalie Longo (10) battles away against Venezuela yesterday. Photo: RNZ. New Zealand began their two-match series against Venezuela in Marbella with a performance that new boss Michael Mayne described as “nowhere near” where they need to be. Backdrop The New Zealand Football FernsContinue reading “New Zealand go down to disappointing loss to Venezuela”

Hahn seals Ferns win in the dying minutes

Costa Rica 0-1 New Zealand by Jonathon Hagger (26/2/25) Above: Maja Hahn (centre) celebrates her winning goal for New Zealand in Costa Rica earlier today. Photo: Photosport NZ. A goal two minutes from the end of regular time in the second half sealed an excellent win for New Zealand in their second and final internationalContinue reading “Hahn seals Ferns win in the dying minutes”

Riley equaliser earns Ferns a draw in Costa Rica

Costa Rica 1-1 New Zealand by Jonathon Hagger (23/2/25) Above: New Zealand captain Annalie Longo (right) battles for possession in Costa Rica last night. Photo: NZ Football. A goal from Crystal Palace’s Indiah-Paige Riley just before the break ensured that New Zealand took a draw from the first of two encounters with Costa Rica duringContinue reading “Riley equaliser earns Ferns a draw in Costa Rica”

Sydney FC sign Brianna Edwards

By Genevieve Henry (18/7/24). Sydney FC have completed the signing of New Zealand international keeper Brianna Edwards. The reigning champions have bolstered their strength between the sticks, as the ‘Save of the Year’ winner will fight for a spot in the starting lineup, with star keeper Jada Whyman still in negotiations with the club. EdwardsContinue reading “Sydney FC sign Brianna Edwards”

World Cup Preview: New Zealand

by Jonathon Hagger (17/6/23) Above: New Zealand’s Football Ferns – co-hosts for the World Cup. Photo: Inside The Games. The New Zealand Football Ferns are a team in transition. Following the retirement of many long-standing high-quality players in the past few years, New Zealand Football has poured its energy into developing a sustainable player developmentContinue reading “World Cup Preview: New Zealand”

Ferns wilt amidst Portuguese pressure

New Zealand 0-5 Portugal by Denise Duffy at Waikato Stadium (17/2/23) Above: The Football Ferns’ Gabi Rennie (black shirt) eyes the ball today against Portugal. Photo: NZ Football Waikato Stadium in Kirikiriroa – Hamilton was in fantastic condition for the kickoff between the Football Ferns and Portugal. Billed as a friendly match submerged in theContinue reading “Ferns wilt amidst Portuguese pressure”

Nix pair added to New Zealand squad

13/2/23 Above: Brianna Edwards has received a late call-up to the New Zealand squad. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix’s Brianna Edwards and Michaela Foster today joined the Football Ferns squad in Hamilton to prepare for the team’s internationals against Portugal and Argentina. Edwards, 20, has been called up to replace first-choice goalkeeper Vic Esson, whoContinue reading “Nix pair added to New Zealand squad”

Five Phoenix stars called up for Football Ferns

9/2/23 Above: New Zealand players huddle before a match. Their latest squad has been revealed. Photo: stuff.co.nz. Five Wellington Phoenix players have been called into the Football Ferns for their upcoming home internationals against Portugal and Argentina. Veteran midfielder Betsy Hassett, first-choice forward Paige Satchell, and young defender Mackenzie Barry have kept their places inContinue reading “Five Phoenix stars called up for Football Ferns”