Wellington Phoenix

1 week ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 16 Match Preview

Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano is taking the glass-half-full approach ahead of the Waitangi Day clash with Melbourne Victory. Last week’s 2-2 draw with Melbourne City felt like a missed opportunity, with the Phoenix blowing a two goal lead...

1 week ago

Greenacre headlines academy staff for 2026

Chris Greenacre will continue his longstanding association with the Wellington Phoenix after re-signing as the academy’s head of pro development. Greenacre’s time with the Nix began as a player in 2009, and he first took charge of the men’s reserves...

3 weeks ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 14 Match Preview

The Wellington Phoenix will have the chance to go four matches unbeaten on Friday night.  Looking to secure a third away win in a row, the Nix will take on the Newcastle Jets to open round 14 of the Isuzu...

4 weeks ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 13 Match Preview

A tough trip to Sydney is next on the agenda for the Wellington Phoenix men.  Head coach Giancarlo Italiano has taken heart from the second half against Adelaide last weekend, where the Nix came back from two goals down to...

1 month ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 12 Match Preview

The Wellington Phoenix are in line for a major squad boost against Adelaide United this Sunday.  While the game comes too early for new signing and 47-cap All White Bill Tuiloma to be registered, Josh Oluwayemi, Tim Payne, and Nikola...

2 months ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 10 Match Preview

The Wellington Phoenix are prepared for a post-holiday trip across the ditch as they take on Melbourne Victory this Monday. “It was good for the boys to get away, enjoy Christmas,” head coach Giancarlo Italiano told media pre-match.  “Training’s been...

2 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 35

The curtain has come down on the Wellington Phoenix academy season.  In the Dettol National League, the men’s reserves concluded their season with an incredible 7-2 win over Western Suburbs.  Two goals just before halftime, from Fergus Gillion and Gabriel...

2 months ago

Ninja A-League Round 6 Match Preview

Bev Priestman is ready for her first trip across the Tasman as Wellington Phoenix head coach.  While away trips have historically proven difficult for the Nix, she is ready to “embrace the challenge”.  “We’ve changed a few things around the...

2 months ago

Young quartet strengthen Nix women

The Wellington Phoenix have bolstered their women’s squad by signing four players to youth development agreements. Forwards Lily Brazendale and Grace Bartlett plus goalkeeper Harriet Muller have all earned their chance with the Phoenix first team after impressing in the...

3 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 33

The season is almost at a close for the Wellington Phoenix academy.  The women’s reserves finished their campaign on a high note with a 2-2 draw away to Northern League champions West Coast Rangers.  Maisy McDonald scored just after halftime,...