Wellington Phoenix

2 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 19

Plenty of goals in the Wellington Phoenix academy’s games over the weekend.  The men’s reserves, men’s U18s, and boys’ U16s all faced Wellington Olympic, who completed a clean sweep over the Nix.  The men’s reserves lost 3-0 at home, while...
2 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 18

A weekend of mixed fortunes for the Wellington Phoenix academy.  Both Central League teams suffered rare losses which dented their title hopes. The men’s reserves went down 2-1 to Petone. Luke Flowerdew continued his personal momentum, scoring again after netting...
2 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 17

Another positive weekend for the Wellington Phoenix academy.  In the Central League, the U18 women snatched a dramatic win over Petone. Down 1-0 at halftime, a penalty from Olivia Goodwin and an injury time winner for Mackenzie Bryant secured all...
2 months ago

Eight Nix in U16 All Whites squad

The Wellington Phoenix feature heavily in the New Zealand squad to compete in the OFC U16 Men’s Championship. With eight academy players named, the Nix are the biggest contributors to the side looking to defend their title in the Solomon...
2 months ago

Sharkey named in U16 Ferns squad

Madison Sharkey has been named in the U16 Football Ferns squad to compete in the OFC Women’s Championship next month in Samoa. The tournament doubles as qualifying for the U17 World Cup to take place next year. Sharkey has been...
2 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 16

A mixed weekend for the Wellington Phoenix academy.  There was a tough loss for the men’s reserves against Miramar Rangers.  Despite leading 2-1 after a Luke Flowerdew brace, Miramar came back to win 3-2, aided by two second-half red cards...
3 months ago

Phoenix academy sides lift two trophies

A brilliant week for the Wellington Phoenix academy, with both sides in action lifting trophies.  The women’s reserves faced Waterside Karori in the Kate Sheppard Cup quarterfinal, a match that doubled as the Kelly Cup final, for the best performing...
3 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 14

An unbeaten round of fixtures for the Wellington Phoenix academy.  The men’s reserves travelled north to take on Napier City Rovers and came away with a well-deserved point.  Daniel Makowem’s equaliser ensured a 1-1 draw, keeping them in second place...
3 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 13

A full set of home games in the books for the Wellington Phoenix academy.   The men’s reserves moved up to second with a commanding 4-1 win over Island Bay United. Despite going behind early, goals for Daniel Makowem and Lachlan...
3 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 12

A perfect set of fixtures for the Wellington Phoenix academy. The women’s reserves reached the Kate Sheppard Cup quarter-final for the second year running, toppling Central League leaders Wellington United at Newtown Park. Sienna Candy’s second half strike was the...