The Football Ferns will play world number one USA in Texas on February 11 as part of an intensive build up for the 2012 London Olympics.

New Zealand sports fans will be able to get a taste of the world’s fastest growing indoor sport when highlights of series one of the ASB Futsal National League air on Sky TV this January.

Auckland’s Chris Kerr and Paraparaumu’s Simon Lount are the two new additions on the 11-strong list of New Zealand’s international match officials as approved by FIFA for 2012.

Jeremy Brockie added another sensation goal to his fast-expanding highlights reel on Saturday but it couldn’t prevent his Newcastle Jets being shot down at home by bogey team Sydney FC.

Canterbury United’s 2-1 win over Waitakere United threw the playoff chase wide open, as Auckland City and Team Wellington grabbed vital points in the ASB Premiership on Sunday.