An Auckland football club has apparently scored an own goal amid allegations it's disrespecting its top women players.
Western Springs Association Football Club wished all the "Springs Mums" a happy Mother's Day on social media.
It prompted a backlash, with some commenters on the post asking to know what the club is doing to remove rampant misogyny in the club, and to address equity in the way women players are treated.
In a statement the club acknowleged a breakdown in the relationship with the Premier Women's team.
The issues have surfaced publicly as the club gets ready to host the Norwegian team ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup in July.
Northern Region Football chief executive Laura Menzies talks to Lisa Owen.
