Chris Wood came into this season as a backup striker for Newcastle United with no illusions, just a determination to train hard, be a good teammate, and take his chances whenever they come around. Nothing screams ‘my turn’ for backup players in England more than a midweek early-round EFL Cup tie
Surprise: the Football Ferns are playing games in the September transfer window. They’ve had a match booked in for October against Japan going all the way back to June but these two upcoming games against Mexico and the Philippines…
It’s a Champions League kinda week for Flying Kiwis. Having gone deep on Europa Conference League qualifiers these past few editions, today the headliners are straight out of the UCL qualifiers – both men’s and especially women’s
The Wellington Phoenix had only ever won one game in the Australia Cup (formerly known as the FFA Cup) prior to last season. Then they went all the way to the semi-finals and now back to back wins have them one game away from matching that feat this season
This Under-20s squad went to their World Cup in Costa Rica with ambitious intentions. A group built largely around last season’s Wellington Phoenix squad, helmed again by Gemma Lewis, meant that those hopes were more than justified
Had to wait awhile for this moment but it’s finally arrived: Marco Rojas has made his debut for Chilean powerhouse club Colo-Colo. Or Marco Rojas Walen to be more accurate. He’s going with the double last name on his #10 jersey now that he’s in the fatherland
There was a pleasant surprise last week as Empoli announced their squad numbers for the new season and Libby Cacace was given a sneaky elevation. Having worn the number 21 for his first six months at the club, he’ll now be wearing the 3 jersey
A new Premier League season has begun and yet again Aotearoa has Chris Wood representing us with pride. Although this season looks like it’ll be a little different for The Woodsman.
One of the major hurdles that New Zealand’s senior football teams face is the gulf between qualifying for major tournaments (or intercontinental playoffs) by dominating Oceania teams and then having to switch into underdog mode once they get to those major tournaments
When Chris Wood signed for Newcastle United back in January, the club were in a state of suppressed panic. Eddie Howe had taken over as manager from Steve Bruce a month or so earlier and had overseen an uptick in performances... but not in results
Gotta love a big week that begins with a contract extension. Ahead of a huge European tie, Max Mata was given a healthy boost with a new deal at Sligo Rovers that’ll keep him at the club until the end of 2024. Fine developments.