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1 week ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men
Phoenix to the fore on the global stage
The Wellington Phoenix are cheering on a remarkable 14 past and present players at FIFA World Cup 2026. Social media sensation Tim Payne isn’t the only Phoenix player in action at the men’s global football showpiece in North America. Payne...
2 weeks ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men
Championship-winning fullback returns home
James McGarry has rejoined the Wellington Phoenix to help the club lift its first major trophy. The experienced fullback, who won the A-League championship with Central Coast in 2023, has signed on with the Phoenix for the next two Isuzu...
3 weeks ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men
Promotions for two academy staff
The Wellington Phoenix academy have looked internally to bolster their staff following Chris Greenacre’s elevation to the men’s first team. Joshua Neff has replaced Greenacre as the men’s reserves head coach while also being named assistant academy director. Cam Grieve...
4 weeks ago
Nix sign towering young ‘keeper to his first pro contract
Eamonn McCarron has become the first player to commit to the Wellington Phoenix through until the end of the 2028-29 Isuzu UTE A-League. The 1.99m tall goalkeeper has put pen to paper on his first pro contract, signing a three...
1 month ago
Holmes Construction continues its support of the next generation of Kiwi footballers
The Wellington Phoenix are thrilled to announce Holmes Construction has extended its support for the club’s academy, signing on as the major partner for a further two years. Established in Wairarapa in 1957, Holmes Construction brings nearly seven decades of...
1 month ago
Major Nix influence in All Whites’ World Cup squad
The Wellington Phoenix are proud three current squad members and 10 past Nix players, the majority of which came through the club’s academy, have been named in the All Whites squad for FIFA World Cup 2026. Phoenix stalwarts Alex Rufer...
2 months ago
Phoenix appoint first ‘hometown’ head coach
The Wellington Phoenix are delighted to confirm Chris Greenacre has been appointed the men’s seventh head coach in club history. Greenacre, who has called Wellington home since 2009 when he joined the Phoenix as a player, will take charge of...
3 months ago
Chandler returns to the Nix
A familiar face has landed back at the Wellington Phoenix academy. Blake Chandler, who played for Nix academy sides from 2018 to 2023, has taken up the role of academy camps and skill centres lead as well as being the...
3 months ago
