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2 years ago

Reserves quartet graduate to the first team

Four standout players from the Wellington Phoenix women’s reserves team have been rewarded with their maiden professional contracts. Goalkeeper Aimee Danieli, centre back Ella McMillan, attacking midfielder Ela Jerez and striker Ella McCann have graduated to the Phoenix first team...
2 years ago

Nine Nix off to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

The Wellington Phoenix have a strong presence in the New Zealand squad named for the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. Nine of the 21-strong squad are Phoenix players, headlined by first team squad members Zoe McMeeken, Manaia...
2 years ago

Kate Sheppard Cup semi-final review

Heartbreak for the Wellington Phoenix women’s reserves in the biggest match in the team’s fledgling history. Reigning National League champions Auckland United have scored two late goals to beat the Phoenix women’s reserves 2-1 in their Kate Sheppard Cup semi-final...
2 years ago

Kate Sheppard Cup Semi-Final Preview

The Wellington Phoenix women’s reserves are ready for their biggest game of the season. They’re hosting reigning National League champions Auckland United at Fraser Park on Saturday afternoon in the semi-finals of the Kate Sheppard Cup. Phoenix women’s reserves head...
2 years ago

Young Nix trio win OFC U-16 title

Three Wellington Phoenix academy players have helped New Zealand to an emphatic victory at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti. Left back Daniel Nelson, midfielder Joe McIntyre, and striker Jack Perniskie were all members of the squad who lifted...
2 years ago

Australia Cup Round of 32 Review

A youthful Wellington Phoenix side have fallen at the first hurdle of the Australia Cup. Harrison Sawyer’s 4th minute goal handed South Melbourne FC a 1-0 win at Lakeside Stadium in a difficult game. Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano had...
2 years ago

Australia Cup Round of 32 Preview

The Wellington Phoenix kick off a new campaign in Melbourne tomorrow night.  The Australia Cup has provided a round of 32 clash against South Melbourne FC at Lakeside Stadium to start the action for 2024-25.  Giancarlo Italiano is delighted to...
2 years ago

Phoenix tall timber joins Portland

Finn Surman is the third Wellington Phoenix academy graduate to finalise a move abroad this transfer window. The towering centre back has signed with Portland Timbers after the Major League Soccer (MLS) club agreed to an undisclosed fee with the...
2 years ago

Nix contribute to OFC U-19 Championship title

Twelve Wellington Phoenix players have helped New Zealand to a dominating OFC U-19 Men’s Championship triumph in Samoa. First-team striker Luke Supyk scored a brace as the New Zealand side beat New Caledonia in the final on Thursday. Phoenix reserves...
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