Hayley Moorwood (Auckland) challenges Nicola Morrison (Capital Soccer) in the opening match of the National Women's Soccer League at McLennan Park, Papakura. (Photo from JR's collection)	Gillian Thurlow (North Harbour) prepares to let fly against Soccersouth, in round two action from the National Women's Soccer League, played at Rugby Park, Invercargill. (Photo from Stu Munro)
Ingrid Bain (Mainland Soccer) thwarts Sara Clapham (NZ Under-17s) in third round action from the National Women's Soccer League at QE2 Park #2, Christchurch.. (Photo from Kevin Clarke Photography)	Zarnia Cogle (Mainland Soccer) fends off Nancy Campbell (NZ Under-17s) in third round action from the National Women's Soccer League at QE2 Park #2, Christchurch.. (Photo from Kevin Clarke Photography)
Melanie Gooch (Auckland) prepares to set sail for goal, despite the presence of Zoe Miller (Soccersouth) in the National Women's Soccer League clash at Tahuna Park, Dunedin.    (Photo from JR's collection)	Amanda Crawford (Auckland) holds off the challenge of Mel Giles (Soccersouth) in the National Women's Soccer League clash at Tahuna Park, Dunedin. (Photo from JR's collection)
Rebecca Tegg (NZ Under-17s) pursued by Rachel Oliver (Mainland Soccer) in third round action from the National Women's Soccer League at QE2 Park #2, Christchurch.. (Photo from Kevin Clarke Photography)	Rachel Oliver (Mainland Soccer) gets in a cross ahead of Nancy Campbell (NZ Under-17s) in NWSL third round action at QE2 Park #2, Christchurch.. (Photo from Kevin Clarke Photography)
Wendi Henderson (Capital Soccer) plays the ball up the line ahead of Emma Humphries (NZ Under-17s) in the National Women's Soccer League clash at Bell Park, Lower Hutt.      (Photo from JR's collection)	Melanie Gooch (Auckland) and Stephanie Stephens (North Harbour) eye the ball in the National Women's Soccer League clash at McLennan Park, Papakura.   (Photo from JR's collection)
Hayley Moorwood (Auckland) holds off the challenge of Jen Kendall (North Harbour) in the National Women's Soccer League clash at McLennan Park, Papakura.        (Photo from JR's collection)	Maia Jackman (Auckland) closes on Natalie Donze (North Harbour) in the National Women's Soccer League clash at McLennan Park, Papakura.        (Photo from JR's collection)
Elina Tito (North Harbour) studies the excellent volleying technique of Vicki Rainbow (Auckland) in the National Women's Soccer League clash at McLennan Park. (Photo from JR's collection)	Nicola Morrison (Capital Soccer) takes control of the ball as Sarah Mete (NZ Under-17s) slips in the National Women's Soccer League clash at Bell Park, Lower Hutt.       (Photo from JR's collection)
Hayley Moorwood (Auckland) shields the ball from Terri Comber (Waikato-BOP) in the National Women's Soccer League clash at Porritt Stadium. (Photo from JR's collection)	The presence of Cheryl Carter (Waikato-BOP) forces Melanie Gooch (Auckland) to lay the ball back in the National Women's Soccer League clash at Porritt Stadium. (Photo from JR's collection)
Terry McCahill (Auckland) heads for goal against the NZ Under-17s in the National Women's Soccer League clash at McLennan Park. (Photo courtesy Norman Ray)	Clubmates in combat - Lynn-Avon United's Sara Clapham (NZ Under-17s) shields the ball from Melissa Ray (Auckland) as referee's assistant Lynn Fox looks on. (Photo courtesy Norman Ray)