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2 months ago

Proven goal scorer joins the Nix

A major coup for the Wellington Phoenix. The Phoenix have secured the signature of Nepal women’s captain Sabitra Bhandari for the next two Ninja A-League seasons. Bhandari, 29, has been a prolific goal scorer for both club and country. The...
2 months ago

Eight Nix in U16 All Whites squad

The Wellington Phoenix feature heavily in the New Zealand squad to compete in the OFC U16 Men’s Championship. With eight academy players named, the Nix are the biggest contributors to the side looking to defend their title in the Solomon...
2 months ago

Football Fern signs on for another season

Grace Jale is the latest Kiwi to recommit to the Wellington Phoenix. The Football Fern has re-signed with the Phoenix for the 2025-26 Ninja A-League season, following fellow forward Emma Main and centre back Mackenzie Barry in extending her stay...
2 months ago

Experienced assistant coach to join Italiano’s staff

Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano has a new right-hand man. Brazilian Kelly Guimarães has been appointed Italiano’s lead assistant coach for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League season. Guimarães has been an assistant coach for the past decade, spending time...
2 months ago

Nix land exciting Nigerian striker

The Wellington Phoenix have made a major splash with their first men’s signing for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. The Phoenix have signed Nigerian striker Ifeanyi Eze to lead the men’s attack in the upcoming season.Eze, 26, is coming off...
2 months ago

Sharkey named in U16 Ferns squad

Madison Sharkey has been named in the U16 Football Ferns squad to compete in the OFC Women’s Championship next month in Samoa. The tournament doubles as qualifying for the U17 World Cup to take place next year. Sharkey has been...
2 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 16

A mixed weekend for the Wellington Phoenix academy.  There was a tough loss for the men’s reserves against Miramar Rangers.  Despite leading 2-1 after a Luke Flowerdew brace, Miramar came back to win 3-2, aided by two second-half red cards...
2 months ago

Nix farewell foundation fullback

The Wellington Phoenix have parted ways with Zoe McMeeken. The athletic fullback has been an integral member of the Phoenix women’s team since it was established in 2021 and is one of only three players to have played 50 Ninja...
2 months ago

Entelar Group front-of-shirt for men’s new home kit

Dynasty Sport has paid homage to the Wellington Phoenix’s past in designing the men’s home strip for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. The first kit unveiled by the club’s new apparel partner sees a return to our traditional yellow and...
2 months ago

Barry signs on for a fifth season with the Nix

Mackenzie Barry has unfinished business at the Wellington Phoenix. The combative centre back has re-signed with the Phoenix for the 2025-26 Ninja A-League, extending her stay at the club to a fifth season. Barry, 24, has been a mainstay at...