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Club Statement on OFC Pro League Licensing decision
The Wellington Phoenix are immensely disappointed to have not been selected for participation in the OFC Professional League in 2026. The Phoenix were informed this afternoon that while their submission met the minimum licensing requirements it received a lower score...
7 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,...
7 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...
8 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...
8 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...
8 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...
8 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...
8 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...
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