Breaking News Archives

9 months ago

Head of football operations to move on

Jake Piper is leaving the Wellington Phoenix to explore opportunities abroad at the conclusion of the men’s season. Piper has been the club’s head of football operations for the past two and a half A-League seasons, overseeing the men’s team...

9 months ago

Piper puts pen to paper on a new contract

Corban Piper is staying at the Wellington Phoenix for the next two Isuzu UTE A-League seasons. The versatile defender, who has played most outfield positions in his maiden campaign as a professional, has signed a contract extension with the club....

9 months ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 28 Match Review

The Wellington Phoenix’s slim hopes of avoiding an end-of-season trip to Darwin are over. The Brisbane Roar have beaten the Phoenix 1-0 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane to assure Wellington will finish in the bottom four of the A-League and...

9 months ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 28 Match Preview

The top six may be out of reach, but the Wellington Phoenix are determined to finish the season as high as possible. The Phoenix enter their penultimate round match against Brisbane Roar in 11th place in the 13-team Isuzu UTE...

9 months ago

‘Italiano In’ – Chief to stay on as head coach

The Wellington Phoenix have recommitted to Giancarlo Italiano as the men’s head coach. The Phoenix and Italiano have put pen to paper on a new contract for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League, with an option for a further season. Italiano,...

9 months ago

Longo bids emotional farewell

Wellington Phoenix captain Annalie Longo has announced her retirement from professional football, ending her decorated club career. The 138-cap Football Fern has made the sudden call after the Phoenix women’s final round match against Western United at Porirua Park. In...