Wellington Phoenix

7 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 2

The Wellington Phoenix academy have continued their strong start to the season, with three wins out of four during the weekend’s action. In the Dettol Central League, the Phoenix men’s reserves went top of the table with a comfortable 5-1...

7 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 1

The Wellington Phoenix academy have enjoyed a perfect start to the new season.  In round one of the Dettol Central League, the Phoenix men’s reserves triumphed 4-0 over Upper Hutt City at Fraser Park on Saturday.  After the scores were...

7 months ago

Ninja A-League Round 21 Match Review

The Wellington Phoenix’s playoff hopes have been dealt a hammer blow following a 1-0 loss at Porirua Park to undefeated Melbourne City.  Carolina Vilão’s second penalty save of the season was not enough to prevent a second straight defeat at...

7 months ago

Ninja A-League Round 21 Match Preview

A massive test awaits the Wellington Phoenix at Porirua Park this Sunday with the visit of top-of-the-table Melbourne City.  Remarkably, City remain unbeaten with just three matches to play in the regular season, and Phoenix head coach Paul Temple sees...

7 months ago

Dettol Central League 2025 Preview

The Wellington Phoenix men’s reserves are back in action, with their Dettol Central League 2025 campaign beginning this weekend.  The 18-match competition will see them play each of the other nine sides in the league home and away, with Upper...

8 months ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 23 Match Preview

A testing trip to Sydney for the Wellington Phoenix. Head coach Giancarlo Italiano has conceded that making the playoffs may be a bridge too far at this stage of the season, but remains positive about the immediate future. “It’s probably...

8 months ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 22 Match Preview

A crucial away day looms for the Phoenix against the high-flying Western United. Head coach Giancarlo Italiano is upbeat about the game despite a recent sticky patch of form. “Yeah, I’m feeling really good,” he told media on Friday.  “Training...

8 months ago

Ninja A-League Round 17 Match Review

The Wellington Phoenix’s five game unbeaten streak at Porirua Park has come to an end in an ill-tempered match despite a heroic performance from Carolina Vilão.  Her penalty save and Olivia Fergusson’s solo stunner were not enough to trump Adelaide...

8 months ago

Ninja A-League Round 17 Match Preview

Head coach Paul Temple is prepared for the Wellington Phoenix’s “must-win” home game against Adelaide United on Sunday afternoon.  The team is feeling refreshed after a much needed international break. “It was actually really important,” Temple told media on Friday. ...

9 months ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Match Review Round 20

A chastening defeat at Go Media Stadium for the Wellington Phoenix in the third New Zealand derby. A first half blitz from Auckland FC put them three goals to the good at the break, before Luke Brooke-Smith’s first professional goal...