Academy News

2 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 22

Plenty of action for the Wellington Phoenix academy, both at home and on the international stage.  Madison Sharkey featured in all five matches as the U-16 Football Ferns lifted the OFC U16 Women’s Championship.  The team had a perfect record,...

3 months ago

Two Nix named in All Whites for ‘Soccer Ashes’

Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer and experienced fullback Tim Payne have been called up to the All Whites squad for next month’s internationals against Australia. New Zealand will square off against the Socceroos in Canberra and Auckland for the Soccer...

3 months ago

Women’s Reserves secure Kate Sheppard Cup final spot

The Wellington Phoenix women’s reserves have earned their place in the Kate Sheppard Cup final after a 2-1 victory over Cashmere Technical. Amber De Wit’s 90th minute winner means that the Phoenix will face Auckland United in the final, where...

3 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 20

A near-perfect weekend for the Wellington Phoenix academy, with six wins from eight.  The men’s reserves went down 2-0 to Western Suburbs after a first half red card reduced them to ten men.  The women’s reserves beat Waterside Karori 2-1...

3 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 19

Plenty of goals in the Wellington Phoenix academy’s games over the weekend.  The men’s reserves, men’s U18s, and boys’ U16s all faced Wellington Olympic, who completed a clean sweep over the Nix.  The men’s reserves lost 3-0 at home, while...

3 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 18

A weekend of mixed fortunes for the Wellington Phoenix academy.  Both Central League teams suffered rare losses which dented their title hopes. The men’s reserves went down 2-1 to Petone. Luke Flowerdew continued his personal momentum, scoring again after netting...

3 months ago

Australia Cup Round of 32 Match Preview

Another opportunity for the Wellington Phoenix’s past and present academy players to showcase themselves early in pre-season for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. Just eight days on from the momentous 1-0 win over Wrexham AFC at Sky Stadium, the Phoenix...

4 months ago

Academy takes centre stage as Nix stun Wrexham

The Wellington Phoenix academy turned heads on the world stage on Saturday night. A remarkable 21 past or present Phoenix academy players helped Wellington stun global football sensations Wrexham AFC 1-0 in front of 25,399 fans at Sky Stadium, with...

4 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 17

Another positive weekend for the Wellington Phoenix academy.  In the Central League, the U18 women snatched a dramatic win over Petone. Down 1-0 at halftime, a penalty from Olivia Goodwin and an injury time winner for Mackenzie Bryant secured all...

4 months ago

Eight Nix in U16 All Whites squad

The Wellington Phoenix feature heavily in the New Zealand squad to compete in the OFC U16 Men’s Championship. With eight academy players named, the Nix are the biggest contributors to the side looking to defend their title in the Solomon...