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Soccer: NZ prepped for altitude play

Soccer: Breathtaking obstacles in path of Azteca win

Next Thursday, the All Whites will be entering the most formidable fortress in world sport.

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Guangzhou wins Asian Champions League title

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Soccer: Tough ask for depleted Waitakere

Two things could be coming to a close as the ASB Premiership kicks off this weekend - Waitakere United's stranglehold on the trophy and the Auckland club's long-running duopoly.

Michael Burgess: Phoenix game hinders All Whites' chances

The fact that five Phoenix All Whites are playing this evening, a few hours before they fly to North America, is ridiculous.

Soccer: Double duty for Phoenix defence

The Phoenix will need total commitment to the cause to earn their first victory of the season when they play Perth today.

Soccer: All Whites' travel schedule from hell

The All Whites are well versed in demanding travel schedules but what they are about to undertake over the next two weeks is at the extreme end of the scale.

WCup: Gekas back for Greece playoffs vs Romania