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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...
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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...
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Reserves captain signs scholarship deal
Xuan Loke is the fourth Wellington Phoenix academy player to graduate to the men’s first team squad this year. The Phoenix men’s reserves captain has signed his maiden professional contract, penning a two-and-a-half year deal with the club, the first...
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Wellington Phoenix academy roundup
The Wellington Phoenix academy finished their year by competing in two tournaments over the last week. Academy sides were involved in both the annual Western Springs U17 competition and for the first time, the National Youth Futsal championships. At the...
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Wellington Phoenix Academy ready for Youth Futsal Championship
The Wellington Phoenix academy will take part in their first New Zealand Youth Futsal Championship, starting this Saturday, December 7. The club has entered U17 boys, U15 boys, and U15 girls teams to compete at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre in...
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Humphries returning home to head the academy
The Wellington Phoenix have lured one of New Zealand’s leading coaches back home to lead the country’s largest private-run academy. Emma Humphries has left her position as the U-17 women’s national team head coach and national development centre director for...
2 years ago
National League roundup 22-24 November
The 2024 National League has concluded for the Wellington Phoenix reserves, with both men’s and women’s teams playing their final fixtures over the weekend. The men’s side travelled to Auckland to take on Western Springs, who needed a big win...
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National League Preview 22-24 November
The Wellington Phoenix will look to finish the 2024 National League season strong as the season wraps up this weekend. The men’s reserves are coming off two statement wins against pre-season favourites Auckland City and Wellington Olympic, and will look...
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