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4 weeks ago

Rojas released from the remainder of his contract

Marco Rojas and the Wellington Phoenix have agreed to cut short his second stint at the club, with the remaining three months of his one-year contract terminated by mutual consent. The skilful forward, who started his decorated professional career in...

4 weeks ago

Nix defender called up to Lebanon squad for April friendlies

Tiana Jaber is in line to play her first home internationals this week. The Wellington Phoenix defender has been named in the Lebanon squad for their two friendlies against Comoros in Lebanon on Saturday (April 5) and next Monday (April...

1 month ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 24 Match Review

A late Western Sydney Wanderers goal has denied the Wellington Phoenix their first home win of 2025. Forward Nicolas Milanovic has scored in the 89th minute to secure the Wanderers a 2-2 draw with an understrength but impressive Phoenix at...

1 month ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 24 Match Preview

A major test of the Wellington Phoenix men’s depth as the Isuzu UTE A-League resumes after the international break. The Phoenix are without their captain Alex Rufer through suspension while first-choice centre backs Scott Wootton and Isaac Hughes, number one...

1 month ago

Congrats All Whites!

The Wellington Phoenix are delighted the All Whites have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and are immensely proud of all the club’s past and present players that contributed to their successful campaign. New Zealand beat New Caledonia 3-0...

1 month ago

Young ‘keeper requires shoulder surgery

Alby Kelly-Heald will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 Isuzu UTE A-League season. The young Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper dislocated his shoulder at training earlier this month and didn’t travel to Sydney for the round 23 match against the Sky Blues....

1 month ago

Ninja A-League Round 20 Match Review

The Central Coast Mariners have dented the Wellington Phoenix’s Ninja A-League finals hopes. The Mariners have beaten the Phoenix 2-0 at Porirua Park courtesy of penalty and a goal from former Wellington midfielder Isabel Gomez either side of halftime. The...

1 month ago

Ninja A-League Round 20 Match Preview

Knockout football is starting a month early for the Wellington Phoenix women. The Phoenix are playing host to Central Coast Mariners at Porirua Park on Saturday afternoon in a match which is likely to prove pivotal in the race for...

1 month ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 23 Match Review

The Wellington Phoenix have secured a hard-earned point on the road to snap their run of four defeats. The Phoenix have fought back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with finals-chasing Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Kosta...

2 months ago

Ninja A-League Round 19 Match Review

Wellington Phoenix head coach Paul Temple feels like his side have been robbed. Sydney FC have scored from their only two shots on target, late in each half, to beat the Phoenix 2-1 at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney. The Sky...