Albert Riera is set to be head coach at Christchurch United PHOTO: SUPPLIED Christchurch United have appointed Albert Riera as their new Head Coach for the 2026 Southern League and National League campaigns. Riera arrives after a successful stint with Auckland City, eight years as a player, and three seasons as Head Coach, during which he coached the team to two National League titles and three OFC Champions League trophies, as well as the 2022 Chatham Cup. LATEST HEADLINES:

Teenage midfielder Anaru Cassidy is the latest player to graduate from the Wellington Phoenix academy after signing a scholarship deal with the Phoenix until the end of the 2026-27 A-League season.

New Zealand regulars Liberato Cacace, Callum McCowatt, Alex Paulsen and Ryan Thomas have all been ruled out of the squad for games against Colombia and Ecuador in the United States this week with injury or injury concerns.

The A-League derby match between Auckland FC and the Phoenix lived up to its hype as the visitors snatched a 2-1 win in Wellington.

Marisa van der Meer made an inspiring goalscoring return as Wellington Phoenix started the Bev Priestman era with a 1-1 draw against Canberra United in the A-League.

The Wellington Phoenix have lost Hideki Ishige for the remainder of the 2025-26 A-League season.

The All Whites squad for this month’s two games against Colombia and Ecuador in the USA has been named, with goalkeeper Kees Sims called up for his senior debut.

Former Socceroos shot goalie Andrew Redmayne has denied the Wellington Phoenix back-to-back wins in the UTE A-League.

Auckland FC have gone to the top of the A-League ladder after scoring a 2-1 win over Adelaide United at Go Media Stadium.

Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano has dismissed the past two visits to Gosford as they prepare to put their unbeaten start to the new season on the line against Central Coast.

The Football Ferns have ended their North American tour with a 6-0 defeat against world No 2 and Olympic champions, the United States in Kansas City, Missouri.

Expeirenced Wellington Phoenix defender Tim Payne has broken his collarbone, which will sideline him from the upcoming rounds of the A-League.

The Football Ferns have started the October international window and their North American tour with a 0-1 defeat to Mexico in Mexico City. 

The Wellington Phoenix have further strengthened the women’s squad ahead of the new A-League season.

The Football Ferns have confirmed they will face the Matildas in a two-match series in Australia in November.

A couple of injury-enforced changes to the Football Ferns ahead of a their matches against Mexico and the United States.

Auckland FC have kicked off their second A-League season with a goaless draw against Melbourne Victory in a wet Melbourne

New Zealand have named their squad for upcoming the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 in Doha, Qatar.

New Zealand’s newest professional football team South Island United on Tuesday trialled 14 players from clubs around the South Island for their OFC Pro League team.

The All Whites have taken another postive step forward towards next year's FIFA World Cup, holding Norway to a 1-1 draw at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo.