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4 months ago • A-League Men
Nix at the forefront of player development
The Wellington Phoenix are proud to be one of only two clubs in Aotearoa to be delivering the FIFA talent development scheme. The scheme, developed in partnership with New Zealand Football, aims to identify, support and develop the country’s most...
4 months ago • A-League Men
Nix give young midfielder a chance to prove himself
The Wellington Phoenix have shown faith in Fin Roa Conchie by re-signing the young midfielder for the 2026-27 Isuzu UTE A-League season. Roa Conchie, 22, has made 34 appearances for the Phoenix over the past three A-League seasons after graduating...
4 months ago • 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...
5 months ago • 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...
5 months ago • 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...
5 months 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...
5 months 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...
5 months 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...
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