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12 months ago
Nix trio presenting at women’s coaching course
Three Wellington Phoenix wāhine are helping develop the next generation of female coaches. First team assistants Amy Shepherd and Tory Schiltgen and the academy’s head of female youth development Jess Fuller are presenting at the OFC/NZF Female C Licence course...
1 year ago
Academy Roundup – Week 1
The Wellington Phoenix academy have enjoyed a perfect start to the new season. In round one of the Dettol Central League, the Phoenix men’s reserves triumphed 4-0 over Upper Hutt City at Fraser Park on Saturday. After the scores were...
1 year ago
Dettol Central League 2025 Preview
The Wellington Phoenix men’s reserves are back in action, with their Dettol Central League 2025 campaign beginning this weekend. The 18-match competition will see them play each of the other nine sides in the league home and away, with Upper...
1 year ago
Congrats All Whites!
The Wellington Phoenix are delighted the All Whites have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and are immensely proud of all the club’s past and present players that contributed to their successful campaign. New Zealand beat New Caledonia 3-0...
1 year ago
Wellington Phoenix confirmed as new operators for Ricoh Sports Centre
The Wellington Phoenix have formed an innovative partnership with Hutt City Council which will see the football club become the new operators of the Ricoh Sports Centre on Fraser Park. The facility has been the home of the Wellington Phoenix...
1 year ago
Nix quartet called up to Football Ferns
Four Wellington Phoenix players have been named in the first Football Ferns squad of 2025. Decorated midfielder Annalie Longo (136 caps), forward Grace Jale (34 caps), defender Mackenzie Barry (20 caps) and uncapped winger Manaia Elliott have been rewarded for...
1 year ago
Van Hattum to take up an opportunity in Ireland
The Wellington Phoenix have released Oskar van Hattum from the remainder of his contract so he can further his professional career. The young forward has signed with Sligo Rovers to play in the 2025 League of Ireland premier division, ending...
1 year ago
McMillan to join academy staff in 2025
Ella McMillan will juggle her fledgling football career with a new role at the Wellington Phoenix academy next year. The first year professional has been appointed the academy’s youth female sport scientist. “It’s going to be hectic but I’m really...
1 year ago
