Wellington Phoenix

1 year ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 4 Match Preview

The Wellington Phoenix have quickly refocussed after their derby day disappointment and turned their attentions to the two-time defending Isuzu UTE A-League champions. The Phoenix will square off against the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford on Sunday afternoon, seven months...

1 year ago

Venue change for women’s third round fixture

The Wellington Phoenix’s third round Ninja A-League match against Newcastle Jets has been moved to Maitland. The match was scheduled to be played at the No.2 Sportsground in Newcastle on Sunday, November 17. Due to remediation work on the field...

1 year ago

Algeria international joins the Nix

The Wellington Phoenix have used their final visa spot to further bolster the women’s backline for the remainder of the 2024-25 Ninja A-League. The Phoenix have signed experienced defender Imane Chebel on a one-year deal. Chebel, 29, arrived in Wellington...

1 year ago

Nix trio named in All Whites for home World Cup qualifiers

Three Wellington Phoenix players have been called up to the All Whites for this month’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Vanuatu and Samoa. Veteran forward Kosta Barbarouses, fullback Tim Payne and midfielder Alex Rufer have been selected in New Zealand’s...

1 year ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 3 Match Review

Auckland FC have claimed bragging rights in the inaugural New Zealand derby, newly named Mai te Raki ki te Tonga. The Isuzu UTE A-League newcomers have beaten the Wellington Phoenix 2-0 in the first meeting between the two clubs at...

1 year ago

The derby has a name and there’s something extra to play for

The Wellington Phoenix have been gifted two taonga by mana whenua ahead of today’s inaugural Isuzu UTE A-League match with Auckland FC. Rangatira Liz Mellish and Dame Naida Glavish, from Te Āti Awa and Ngāti Whātua respectively, have named the...

1 year ago

Ninja A-League Round 1 Match Review

The Wellington Phoenix have been punished for a lacklustre spell in the first half of their Ninja A-League season opener. The Phoenix have been beaten 4-2 by Western United at Ironbark Fields, west of Melbourne, despite dominating most of the...

1 year ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 3 Match Preview

Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano has issued a rallying cry to fans on the eve of the inaugural New Zealand derby. The Phoenix will play host to Isuzu UTE A-League newcomers Auckland FC at Sky Stadium on Saturday afternoon...

1 year ago

Nix secure young Auckland winger on multi-year deal

The Wellington Phoenix have signed one of Auckland’s brightest footballing talents in the week of the inaugural New Zealand derby. Winger Nathan Walker has graduated into the professional ranks, putting pen to paper on a four year contract with the...

1 year ago

New Nix No. 1 extends his contract

The Wellington Phoenix have moved quickly to secure Josh Oluwayemi for another Isuzu UTE A-League season. The Phoenix have re-signed the English-Nigerian goalkeeper through until the end of the 2025-26 campaign. Oluwayemi, 23, has quickly made the no. 1 jersey...