Stories by Mathew Nash

Auckland FC demonstrated just how important having strength throughout the roster can be at the weekend. Video

An ex-Roma wonderkid and a shock defection? The mid-season A-League transfer period has opened, writes Mathew Nash.

New Zealand's A-League men's teams both came up short this weekend and there's a transfer window coming up, writes Mathew Nash.

Analysis - Once again, the best laid plans of the Phoenix went awry, writes Mathew Nash.

New Zealand's A-League Men's teams are back to their winning ways.

Who had a year to remember, and who can't wait to put it all behind them in 2025?

Analysis - The 'A' in 'A-league' currently stands for 'abject' with regards to the most recent performances from New Zealand's two professional clubs, Mathew Nash writes.

For the first time this season New Zealand did not taste victory in the A-League Men this weekend.

I think we can now safely say that we have a genuine, bonafide football rivalry on our hands in New Zealand, writes Jamie Wall. Audio

The squad lists, news and key info for Saturday's massive Kiwi Clasico derby at Go Media Stadium.

Up until now it's been Phoenix or bust for professional footballers wanting to make their mark in Aotearoa, writes Mathew Nash.

Analysis - The 2-0 win over the Newcastle Jets was the fifth win from five games, but they're are also yet to concede, Mathew Nash writes.

The Auckland FC midfielder's focus is on the clash with the Jets at Mt Smart, but he will have high hopes his old teammates can claim National League silverware.

Analysis - Auckland FC and the Phoenix currently occupy first and second place and things couldn't be better as their derby draws near, writes Mathew Nash.

All the key information for Sunday's A-League Unite Round matches in Sydney.

Analysis - The All Whites need to be playing more matches outside of the main centres, writes Mathew Nash.

Team lists, news and key information for tonight's match in Auckland.

Just one player in the current Samoa men's national football team was alive the last time they faced New Zealand in a senior international, writes Mathew Nash.

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With eight goals in 11 games this season, the 32-year-old is second only to Erling Haaland in the Premier League scoring charts, writes Mathew Nash.

The 30-year-old put in a performance Lionel Messi would be proud of, writes Mathew Nash.

Analysis - His captain chucked him under the bus post-match but the 'Nix need to rally around Josh Oluwayemi, writes Mathew Nash. Video

Analysis - Nando Pijnaker etched his name into Auckland FC folklore over the weekend, writes Mathew Nash.

On the eve of the A-League kicking off, Mathew Nash previews Aotearoa's two sides.

Analysis -The All Whites deserve a pat on the back for what has been achieved in the latest international window, Mathew Nash writes.