Stories by Mathew Nash

Felipe Gallegos covered every inch of every blade of grass at Go Media Stadium, writes Mathew Nash.

Auckland FC v Western Sydney Wanderers Kick-off: 5pm Saturday 5 April Go Media Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland Live updates on RNZ Sport Auckland FC's 2-0 win mirrored the result...

With qualification secured, Mathew Nash looks at who will be heading off on next year's World Cup adventure.

Who stood out and who didn't? Mathew Nash takes a closer look at how the All Whites booked their tickets to next year's tournament.

Squad lists, team news and key stats about tonight's massive game for the All Whites.

All the latest news, team information and history between the two sides for tonight's match.

While a share of the spoils was the right result the manner in which the game was decided will concern the league leaders, writes Mathew Nash.

Aotearoa's main domestic campaign gets underway this weekend, with little to no fanfare, writes Mathew Nash.

The pivotal moment in the draw with Newcastle belonged to Auckland's goalkeeper Alex Paulsen, writes Mathew Nash.

They hadn't settled on a name one year ago, but the Black Knights' name has now become as synonymous with the wow factor, writes Mathew Nash. Video

Mathew Nash breaks down the now very one-sided Kiwi Clasico derby.

Auckland are bound by their visa slot position, meaning they can only sign a Kiwi or an Aussie, writes Mathew Nash.

Instead of going gently into the good night of retirement, a couple of international players both appear set to rage, writes Mathew Nash.

The club is coming off two heartstopping finishes in a matter of days, writes 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.