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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...
3 weeks 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...
1 month 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...
2 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
Ingham joins Oceania champions
The Wellington Phoenix have released Olivia Ingham from the remainder of her contract to allow her to take up an opportunity outside the Ninja A-League. The attacking midfielder, 20, has signed with Oceania and National League champions Auckland United for...
3 months ago
Club icon takes charge of the men
Chris Greenacre has taken over as head coach of the Wellington Phoenix men following Giancarlo Italiano’s resignation. The club legend, who played 84 matches for the Phoenix from 2009 to 2012 before spending the next nine years as a first...
4 months 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...
6 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...
6 months ago
