Another Wellington Phoenix product moves overseas; Surman joins Major League Soccer

The Portland Timbers have secured the signing of 20-year-old defender Finn Surman, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career. Surman, who joins the Timbers from Wellington Phoenix, will be under contract through the 2026 season, with a club option for 2027. He will join the team following his participation in the Paris 2024 SummerContinue reading “Another Wellington Phoenix product moves overseas; Surman joins Major League Soccer”

New Zealand’s rising star Ben Old seals dream-move to French Ligue 1

Standout Phoenix midfielder Ben Old will leave the A-League club after signing a life-changing deal with French Ligue 1 club AS Saint-Étienne. Old becomes the second Phoenix player in the space of a month to advance through the club’s academy all the way to a top European league, after Alex Paulsen joined Bournemouth in England’sContinue reading “New Zealand’s rising star Ben Old seals dream-move to French Ligue 1”

New Zealand wins OFC Nations Cup; brave Vanuatu bows out to the technical superiority of the All Whites

New Zealand secured their sixth OFC Men’s Nations Cup title with a hard-fought 3-0 win over Vanuatu at VFF Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila. In front of a packed stadium, the home side put up a valiant fight against a technically superior and fully professional New Zealand team, earning the admiration and applause of theirContinue reading “New Zealand wins OFC Nations Cup; brave Vanuatu bows out to the technical superiority of the All Whites”

All Whites dominates Tahiti to confirm favouritism and clinch berth at OFC Nations Cup grand final

New Zealand dominated Tahiti with a resounding 5-0 victory in the semi-final of the OFC Men’s Nations Cup at VFF Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila on Thursday, securing their place in the final. Coach Darren Bazeley made only one change to the squad that beat Vanuatu 4-0, reintroducing Ben Waine to replace Max Mata. Tahiti,Continue reading “All Whites dominates Tahiti to confirm favouritism and clinch berth at OFC Nations Cup grand final”

Mateo Degrumelle: Tahiti’s talented prodigy confident in upsetting New Zealand

Mateo Degrumelle, the dynamic winger for the Tahiti national team, has been making headlines with his stellar performances in the ongoing OFC Nations Cup. At just 20 years old, Degrumelle has already scored twice, leading his team to the semifinals where they will face the formidable New Zealand. Reflecting on the team’s journey so far,Continue reading “Mateo Degrumelle: Tahiti’s talented prodigy confident in upsetting New Zealand”

All Whites soar as Vanuatu falls: New Zealand’s dominant 4-0 victory crushes local hopes at OFC Nations Cup

New Zealand clinched the top spot in Group A of the OFC Men’s Nations Cup with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Vanuatu at the VFF Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila. The match, attended by a spirited crowd of nearly 10,000, highlighted New Zealand’s dominance and resilience despite a spirited challenge from the home side. VanuatuContinue reading “All Whites soar as Vanuatu falls: New Zealand’s dominant 4-0 victory crushes local hopes at OFC Nations Cup”

Jonathan Spokeyjack believes in Vanuatu chances ahead of crucial OFC Nations Cup match against New Zealand

As the Vanuatu national football team prepares to face New Zealand in the final group match of Group B of the OFC Nations Cup at Freshwater Stadium, there is a palpable sense of excitement and anticipation in the air. For Vanuatu, this match is more than just a game; it is an opportunity to rekindleContinue reading “Jonathan Spokeyjack believes in Vanuatu chances ahead of crucial OFC Nations Cup match against New Zealand”

OFC Nations Cup: New Zealand commanding win sends Solomon Islands home

The Solomon Islands’ campaign in the OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024 came to an end following a 3-0 defeat to a youthful New Zealand side at Freshwater Stadium on Tuesday. This result eliminated the Solomon Islands from the tournament, leaving them without a goal scored and four conceded after a previous 1-0 loss to hostsContinue reading “OFC Nations Cup: New Zealand commanding win sends Solomon Islands home”

After club relegation New Zealand’s Sarpreet Singh is released in Germany

New Zealand international midfielder Sarpreet Singh has become a free agent following his release from German club Hansa Rostock. Singh, along with 13 other players, will be leaving the club after its relegation to the 3rd tier of German football, 3. Bundesliga. Singh, 25, joined Hansa Rostock on a three-year contract in July 2023. However,Continue reading “After club relegation New Zealand’s Sarpreet Singh is released in Germany”

All Whites name strong squad heading for OFC Nations Cup

New Zealand’s head coach Darren Bazeley has named his All Whites squad to compete at the OFC Nations Cup, set to take place in Fiji and Vanuatu from 15 June 2024.  For the first time, players have been selected from both New Zealand’s professional A-League Men sides, with four called up from the newly formedContinue reading “All Whites name strong squad heading for OFC Nations Cup”