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Football Ferns to play against Panama in October
The Football Ferns will play Panama in a two-match international series this October as the team continues its preparations for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027.
Aug 26


Veteran Football Fern Abby Erceg to Phoenix
A star signing for the Wellington Phoenix with veteran Football Ferns defender Abby Erceg joing the side for the next A-League season.
Aug 6


Erceg signs for Auckland FC vs Chelsea
Former Football Fern Abby Erceg is the first player to join the Auckland FC Women's Invitational XI for the game against Chelsea in Auckland on 8 August.
A four-time Olympian, Erceg also played at four women's World Cups after making her debut for the national team as a teenager.
With 146 appearances for the Football Ferns, 49 as captain, she's the most-capped player in Football Ferns history.
Erceg retired from international football in 2023, but continued to play club fo
Jul 20


Football Ferns caught in draw against Morocco
The New Zealand Football Ferns have endured a goalless draw against Morocco in Malaga, Spain.
Jun 10


Frustration for Football Ferns beaten by Haiti
The Football Ferns have lost the first of two international games in Malaga, Spain to lower ranked Haiti.
Jun 6


Mix of players for Football Ferns internationals
The Football Ferns squad to face Haiti and Morocco next month has been named, with two new players brought into the side for the team’s first matches since qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.
May 22


NZ Football Ferns to face Haiti, Morocco
The Football Ferns have confirmed the first matches towards the 2027 FIFA World Cup tournament with a game against 49th ranked Haiti and 62nd ranked Morocco in Malaga, Spain, next month.
May 7


Football Ferns up in FIFA world rankings
The Football Ferns have moved up two places to 33rd in the latest FIFA women's world football rankings.
Apr 22


Football Ferns qualify for FIFA World Cup
A second-half header from Katie Kitching sealed New Zealand’s 1–0 win over Papua New Guinea in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Oceania Qualifiers final at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland.
Apr 15


Football Ferns move closer to FIFA World Cup
New Zealand have sealed a spot in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Oceania Qualifiers final after a commanding 5-0 victory over Fiji on home soil in Hamilton.
Apr 11


Cyclone moves Women's WC qualifiers up
The Oceania Women's World Cup qualifying tournament has had a sudden chang of plans with semifinal matches in Hamilton rescheduled due to the looming threat of Cyclone Vaianu.
Apr 10


Football Ferns for FIFA WWC qualies named
The Football Ferns squad for the Oceania Qualifiers finals, set to be played in New Zealand, the qualifying tournament for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.
Mar 19


Football Ferns beat American Samoa
New Zealand were made to work hard as they saw off a tough American Samoa team 3-0 on the final day of Group A action in Round 2 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Oceania Qualifiers.
Mar 5


Football Ferns beat Solomons with ease
New Zealand will join American Samoa in the semi-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™ Oceania Qualifiers on home soil next month, as they proved too strong for Solomon Islands at the National Stadium in Honiara.
Mar 2


Football Ferns ease to opening Oceania win
A first-half hat-trick from Kelli Brown set New Zealand on their way to an opening day win over Samoa in Round 2 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Oceania Qualifiers in Honiara.
Feb 27


Phoenix sides lose internationals to injury
The Wellington Phoenix have lost two New Zealand internationals to serious injuries ahead of their respective round 18 A-League matches.
Feb 19


Sth Island United held to draw by Solomon Kings
Steven Van Dijk was the hero for South Island United, as his first-half penalty save secured a draw for the New Zealanders against Solomon Kings FC.
Feb 4


Two new players called up for Football Ferns
Two new players have been confirmed in the 23-player Football Ferns squad by Michael Mayne for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 qualifying matches in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Feb 4


Wellinton Phoenix sign Football Ferns midfielder
The Wellington Phoenix women have signed Football Ferns midfielder Emma Pijnenburg for the remainderof the A-League season.
Dec 29, 2025


Auckland FC win NZ Derby over Phoenix
Auckland FC have won the New Zealand Derby once again, having overrun a gallant Wellington Phoenix to win 3-1 at Go Media Stadium in front of over 20,000 fans.
Dec 7, 2025
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