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New Zealand captain fears career may be over after nerve injury forced Olympics withdrawal

Ali Riley has been suffering with a nerve injury and admits she may never play football again

The Independent UK

New Zealand Captain Ali Riley Withdrawn From Olympics Due To Injury

Ali Riley, New Zealand captain, withdrawn from Olympics due to medical reasons. Michaela Foster replaces her in the squad.

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Women’s World Cup: NZ refused request for police escort for Fifa president Gianni Infantino

Fifa chief was rejected for motorcade because it is ‘against standard operating procedures’, say New Zealand police

The Guardian - AU

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New Zealand 0-1 Philippines: Women’s World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Filipinas stunned co-hosts New Zealand with their first ever World Cup win in a thrilling match in Wellington

The Guardian - AU

In the wake of national tragedy, New Zealand scores historic Women's World Cup win

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The Women's World Cup opened with pomp despite the circumstances Thursday, kicking off less than 12 hours after a mass shooting in Auckland's scenic harbor district.

Los Angeles Times

New Zealand opens Women's World Cup with a 1-0 upset over Norway on emotional first day in host nation

On a day that started with tragedy, the Football Ferns triumphed. Hannah Wilkinson scored to open the second half and New Zealand went on to upset Norway 1-0 on Thursday for its first-ever win at the Women’s World Cup, hours after a shooting in downtown Auckland shocked the host nation.

The Hindu

An artistic triumph in the Garden of Eden

No stranger to creating NZ football history, Hannah Wilkinson has painted a rosy picture for the Football Ferns' future in this FIFA Women's World Cup - exactly when the nation needed its spirits lifted, Suzanne McFadden writes.

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New Zealand’s historic moment gives Women’s World Cup the spark it needed

New Zealand 1-0 Norway: With their first ever World Cup win, the hosts showed others that they too can upset the odds

The Independent UK

Football Ferns: 'This is what dreams are made of'

New Zealand shocked the World Cup, the crowd and the nation - everyone but themselves - in pulling off a historic upset win over Norway in the tournament opener in Auckland.

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Ali Riley cares about the World Cup maybe more than the country she plays for does

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Ali Riley acknowledges she cries all the time. Watching TV, reading a book, listening to an inspiring story; any and all of those can start the tears flowing.

Los Angeles Times

FIFA World Cup: Football Ferns one win from making history

It all starts now: The Football Ferns walk onto Eden Park tonight with one common, but simple, goal - a history-changing win to kick-off the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

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New Zealand vs Norway preview: Women’s World Cup 2023 opener

New Zealand seek their first-ever win in the tournament when they face 1995 champions Norway in the opening match.

Al Jazeera

Women's World Cup spotlight shining on Australia as co-host New Zealand seeks its own attention

New Zealand’s Football Ferns are aiming to win fans as well as matches at the Women's World Cup

The Independent UK

FC Gold Pride: the rise and fall of women’s soccer’s forgotten dream team

The San Francisco Bay Area was once briefly home to a powerhouse including Marta, Christine Sinclair, Camille Abily and Kelley O’Hara. But nobody cared enough to keep the club afloat

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FIFA World Cup: Who are our Football Ferns?

New Zealand's squad of 23 has been named for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup which kicks off on July 20. Here's LockerRoom's guide for the Football Ferns hoping to make history.

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New Zealand Women's World Cup 2023 squad: most recent call ups

Jitka Klimková called up 25 players for the April international break

Newsroom.co.nz

Not a bad weekend to be a Fern

Our Kiwi wāhine stood tall across a substantial weekend of international sport. And if you didn't have time to be glued to a screen, LockerRoom has you covered.

AAP

US rout NZ on road to Women's World Cup

The United States have shown their ruthless side in Wellington, beating the Football Ferns 4-0 as they tune up for the Women's World Cup in July.

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NZ to kick off Women's World Cup year v US

Women's football standard-bearers the United States are in Wellington for the first friendly of a World Cup year, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

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'I hope to lead my country so people can see it's such a huge honour'

LA-based football star Ali Riley captains New Zealand's Football Ferns – so it's no surprise what she'll be wishing for as the World Cup comes to New Zealand this year.

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Football Ferns captain living the life of Riley in LA

Football Ferns captain Ali Riley has found a new home in the City of Angels, leading a high-profile new team. And she's ready to take New Zealand into battle against Australia this week.

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