Rising coach Munith Naidu will head up an ambitious Beachlands Maraetai in this year’s Lotto NRFL second division after joining the Auckland club for the 2022 season. Naidu has been appointed BMFC’s full-time Director of Football and as the club’s … Read More
Experienced goalkeeper Danyon Drake has quit his playing career at 28 to become part of a new-look coaching staff at Auckland club Metro FC. Drake (main photo) will become co-head coach, working with mentor and co-head coach Nathan Christie who … Read More
Former All Whites striker Kris Bright has been appointed to the newly-created Sporting Director role, working with Auckland City FC and Metro FC. He’ll report to the boards of both clubs and has been given responsibility for overseeing “an aligned … Read More
North Shore United’s dream of setting an all-time record for Chatham Cup final appearances is over – for this year, at least. The country’s oldest football club have decided not to travel to Wellington for their cup semi-final against Miramar … Read More
Lotto NRFL second division champions Onehunga Mangere United will refresh their coaching line-up this season after the departure of last year’s head coach Brian Murphy. Murphy has crossed the Tasman to become head coach at Magpies Crusaders United in Mackay, … Read More
Two former Northern League clubs will go head-to-head in March to decide which of them will fill the last vacant spot in this year’s Lotto NRFL Division Two. Papakura City will meet WaiBOP Premiership title winners Ngaruawahia United in a … Read More
As the 40th anniversary of their last national league title looms next year, South Auckland club Manurewa is undergoing a resurgence ahead of their 2022 season. While the signing of 15-cap New Zealand international striker Monty Patterson (25) captures most … Read More
Some high profile coaching appointments are being revealed as Auckland and Waikato clubs prepare for their 2022 seasons. Recent announcements include: Auckland United – José Figueira Figueira (39) (main photo) joins Northern League club United after compiling an impressive coaching … Read More
By Jonno Ross The first title of the winter season could be decided by Saturday evening as Auckland City close in on the Northern League title. The women’s NRFL Premier League title might also be pretty much sorted too, depending … Read More
By Jonno Ross As the season goes into August, the fortunes of teams chasing titles and promotion spots go on the line in northern football’s top leagues. For the next month, few can afford slip-ups, ensuring some tension-filled games for … Read More