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Men’s first team staff takes shape
The Wellington Phoenix have appointed Giancarlo Italiano’s first support staff for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. Matthew Hastings, Grayson Harwood and Sebastian Bayliss have come on board as the men’s operations manager, head physiotherapist and equipment manager/analyst respectively, while Weijie...
7 months ago
Academy Roundup – Week 9
A mixed bag for the Wellington Phoenix academy over the weekend. There was late drama at Fraser Park for the men’s reserves against Waterside Karori. Daniel Makowem thought he had won the game for the Nix in the 88th minute,...
8 months ago
Holmes appointed NZ U-20 women’s coach
The Wellington Phoenix wish to congratulate Callum Holmes on his new role with New Zealand Football. Holmes, who leads our female academy, has been appointed head coach of the New Zealand U-20 women’s side for the next World Cup cycle....
8 months ago
Big Nix presence in NZ U-20 squad
Seven Wellington Phoenix players have been called up to represent the New Zealand men’s U-20 team in Chile next month. Phoenix first team squad members Luke Brooke-Smith, Lukas Kelly-Heald, Xuan Loke, Gabriel Sloane-Rodrigues, Jayden Smith and Luke Supyk, and Fergus...
8 months ago
Academy Roundup – Week 8
A shortened slate of games for the Wellington Phoenix academy. Persistent rain meant that the women’s reserves, U16 girls, U15 boys, and U14 boys all had their games cancelled, but there was plenty of drama in the matches that did...
8 months ago
Academy Roundup – Week 7
Another positive weekend for the Wellington Phoenix academy. In the Dettol Central League, the men’s reserves showcased their grit, coming back from two goals with ten minutes to play, a late Luke Supyk double securing a 2-2 draw. The women’s...
8 months ago
Women’s assistant coach re-signs as the club builds for the 2025-26 season
Amy Shepherd has recommitted to the Wellington Phoenix and is taking on greater responsibility this off-season, serving as the interim head coach until a permanent appointment is made in late July. Shepherd was appointed the women’s assistant coach last September...
8 months ago
Longo and Barbarouses claim supreme honours
Annalie Longo and Kosta Barbarouses have scooped the major accolades at the Wellington Phoenix awards night at Fraser Park in Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai. The decorated internationals have been crowned the Entelar and OPPO players of the year, while...
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