Vince Lia of the Phoenix beats the defence of Chris Harold of the Glory during the round 22 A-League match between Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory. Photo / Getty Images. An ongoing upgrade to ...

Nike's new Magista soccer boot is endorsed by players such as Spanish international Andres Iniesta. Photo / AP The next generation of soccer footwear - knitted, sock-like boots that finish above the ...

Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick doesn't believe his side's goal drought will last long. The Phoenix were held to a 0-0 draw by Melbourne City in Lower Hutt yesterday which marked the second ...

Auckland City FC's Albert Riera shows some of the style that led his side to a 5-1 win over Team Wellington. Photo / Greg Bowker ...

Nathan Burns of the Phoenix and the Glory's Rostyn Griffiths compete for the ball in Perth last night. Photo / Getty Images Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick learned something about his side ...

The nails meant the game between Glenfield Rovers and Birkenhead Utd had to move to North Harbour Stadium. Down but far from out, the Takapuna soccer club have vowed to do everything possible to have ...

Andrew Durante's possible ineligibility for New Zealand would create a significant issue for the All Whites. Photo / Getty Images. Andrew Durante's possible ineligibility for New Zealand would create ...

Kenny Cunningham of the Phoenix makes a break. Photo / Getty Images The Wellington Phoenix have created various slices of history this season and that trend will need to continue in the playoffs if ...

Chris Milicich is back in charge as coach and is hopeful of at least emerging from their group this time but holds onto a combination of realism and optimism. Photo / Getty Images. The Junior All ...

Few footballers turn down Manchester United, and next weekend Michael McGlinchey will hope he can prove they were right to chase his signature. Photo / Getty Images. Few footballers turn down ...

A decision on the venue for the All Whites' World Cup playoff has been made but New Zealand Football are holding off on making it public. Photo / Getty Images. A decision on the venue for the All ...

If you believe in signs or omens in sport, then this one is for you. The past four Chatham Cup winners have all registered a victory over Lower Hutt City on their way to lifting football's national ...