The Matildas were too good for an improved Football Ferns in the second international in Adelaide PHOTO: MATILDAS The Football Ferns delivered an improved showing in their final game of 2025, but still lost to the Australian Matildas 2-0. New Zealand head coach Michael Mayne made six changes to the side that started the first match for the second clash at Adelaide’s Coopers Stadium. LATEST HEADLINES: Casper Ruud to ASB Classic Lawson in Racing Bull seat Windies dominate Blac

Football Ferns star Annalie Longo has confired she will retire from international football after the second match against Australia’s Matildas at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide.

The Football Ferns have been well-beaten in the first match of their two-game series against Australia’s Matildas at polytec Stadium in Gosford, New South Wales.

Football Ferns Head Coach Michael Mayne has made six changes to the 24-player squad named to play Australia in a two-match series.

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.

The Football Ferns have suffered a second defeat to Mexico, following Friday’s narrow 1–0 loss, after an stronger performance in Ciudad Juárez. Head coach Michael Mayne’s side arguably produced a stronger showing at the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez than in the first clash but were undone by an early free kick and a cruel rebound for the hosts’ second. LATEST HEADLINES: Liam Lawson disaster Mexico GP Silver, bronze medal Cycling NZ Blair Tickner back in Black Caps Sun beaten

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

The Football Ferns squad to play games against Mexico and Olympic champions the United States this month has been confirmed.

The Football Ferns have confirmed two fixtures against Mexico next month ahead of facing Olympic champions the United States in Kansas City.

The Football Ferns will take on the might of the United States as ther opponent of the October FIFA window.

The former head coach of Canada's football team who was banned for her role in the drone spying scandal at the Paris Olympics has been named as coach of the Phoenix women's team.

Football Ferns bounce back to defeat Venezuela 2-1 in their second international friendly in Spain.

The New Zealand Football Ferns have been beaten 3-1 by Venezuela in the friendly match in Spain.

Michael Mayne has moved from interim to head coach of the Football Ferns to lead the team for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 cycle.

Two new players have been called up for the Football Ferns by interim coach Michael Mayne to make their debut against Chinese Taipei

Adelaide United goalkeeper Claudia Jenkins declares her allegiance to play internationally for New Zealand.

Football Ferns beat Costa Rica in the second game of their two-match series, thanks to Maya Hahn goal.

Three new players have been called up to the Football Ferns for their debut as the side builds towards the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027.

The Football Ferns have confirmed their first games since the Olympics with two fixtures in Costa Rica in February.

The ongoing saga between New Zealand Football and Football Ferns head coach Jitka Klimková has ended.