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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Five young Nix in NZ U-16 squad
There’s a strong Wellington Phoenix presence in the New Zealand U-16 squad named for the upcoming FIFA Youth Series in Zurich. Joseph Chalabi, Willem Des Tombe, Cailean Hamilton, Joe McIntyre and Ben Trenberth are heading to Switzerland next week for...
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Academy Roundup – Week 6
Another excellent set of results for the Wellington Phoenix academy. In the Dettol Central League, the men’s reserves fell to their first defeat of the season, losing 3-0 away to Wellington Olympic. There was more success in the women’s Central...
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