Academy News

2 years ago

International wrap

The Wellington Phoenix were represented across the globe in the past week. All Whites Three Wellington Phoenix players were involved as the All Whites were defeated 3-0 by Mexico at the Rose Bowl in California.  Kosta Barbarouses and Tim Payne...

2 years ago

Schiltgen joins the Nix

The Wellington Phoenix are delighted to announce the appointment of experienced coach Tory Schiltgen to a new wide-ranging role at the club. Schiltgen is joining the Phoenix as the women’s team’s second assistant and analyst for the upcoming A-League season...

2 years ago

Major injury setback for young Phoenix forward

Ella McCann’s maiden professional season is cruelly over before it has begun. The striker, who last month signed with the Wellington Phoenix on a two-year scholarship deal, has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee and will miss...

2 years ago

Young Nix trio heading to Fiji

Three Wellington Phoenix academy players have been named in the New Zealand squad for the upcoming OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Fiji. Mackenzie Bryant, Katie Pugh and Holly Robins have been selected in the final 18 by newly appointed New...

2 years ago

Phoenix win ‘Vibrant Gold’ award

The Wellington Phoenix were amongst the big winners at The Post Gold Awards for 2024. The Phoenix took out the prize for the Vibrant Gold category which celebrates businesses across the Wellington region in events, hospitality and tourism. Marketing manager...

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...