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2 years ago

Au revoir Oldie!

Ben Old is the second Wellington Phoenix player to secure a life-changing move to one of the world’s top leagues following the men’s record-breaking 2023-24 Isuzu UTE A-League season. The young attacking midfielder has signed with AS Saint-Étienne, who have...
2 years ago

Big Nix presence in NZ U-20 women

Ten Wellington Phoenix players have been named in the New Zealand U-20 women’s squad for this week’s two matches against Australia in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. First team squad members Zoe McMeeken, Manaia Elliott, Daisy Brazendale and Liv Ingham head the Phoenix...
2 years ago

Nix help All Whites lift OFC Nations Cup

Past and present Wellington Phoenix players have played starring roles in New Zealand’s OFC Nations Cup win. Captained by former Phoenix left back Liberato Cacace, the All Whites had an outstanding tournament, winning all four of their games without conceding...
2 years ago

Young Nix trio named in NZ U-16 squad

Three Wellington Phoenix academy players have been named in the New Zealand squad for the upcoming OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti. Left back Daniel Nelson, midfielder Joe McIntyre and striker Jack Perniskie have been selected in the final 23...
2 years ago

Thanks to our volunteers!

It’s Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week – and we are celebrating our incredible volunteers, who we believe are the best in New Zealand sport. The Wellington Phoenix simply wouldn’t be able to function without a special group...
2 years ago

Eleven Nix called up to NZ U-19 men

There’s a strong Wellington Phoenix presence in the New Zealand squad named for next month’s OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Samoa. Eleven of the 23-strong squad are Phoenix players and the team is coached by club legend Chris Greenacre. The...
2 years ago

Premier League club finalises deal for young Phoenix ‘keeper

Alex Paulsen has completed a landmark move to the Premier League after a breakthrough season for the Wellington Phoenix. The young goalkeeper has signed with A.F.C. Bournemouth, who recently finished 12th in their seventh season in English football’s top flight....
2 years ago

Ten Nix called up to All Whites

The Wellington Phoenix dominate the All Whites squad named for this month’s OFC Nations Cup in Vanuatu. There are 10 Phoenix players in the 21-strong squad for the tournament, including first time call-ups for left back Sam Sutton, forward Oskar...
2 years ago

Holmes appointed to lead female development

Callum Holmes is moving into a new role at the Wellington Phoenix. After two seasons as the assistant coach of the Phoenix women’s team, Holmes has been appointed the female development lead at the academy and head coach of the...
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