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2 weeks ago

Australia Cup Quarter-Final Match Preview

Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano is wary of the “dangerous” Heidelberg United side which stands in the way of the Nix and a place in the semi-finals of the Hahn Australia Cup. The Phoenix travelled to Melbourne on Monday...
1 month ago

Australia Cup Round of 32 Match Preview

Another opportunity for the Wellington Phoenix’s past and present academy players to showcase themselves early in pre-season for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. Just eight days on from the momentous 1-0 win over Wrexham AFC at Sky Stadium, the Phoenix...
4 months ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 29 Match Preview

A couple of the Wellington Phoenix’s next generation are in line for an increased role in their final match of the 2024-25 Isuzu UTE A-League season. Teenagers Gabriel Sloane-Rodrigues and Luke Brooke-Smith are pushing to play in Sunday evening’s finale...
4 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...
5 months ago

Ninja A-League Round 23 Match Preview

Wellington Phoenix head coach Paul Temple wants to leave the club on a high. Temple will end his near 10-year association with the Phoenix after the women’s final round Ninja A-League match against Western United at Porirua Park on Easter...
5 months ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 27 Match Preview

Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano is eagerly awaiting the men’s return to Adelaide despite the club’s unenviable record in the city. The Phoenix are playing Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium on Good Friday in round 27 of the Isuzu...
5 months ago

Ninja A-League Round 22 Match Review

The Wellington Phoenix are “pretty crestfallen” after their Ninja A-League finals hopes ended in Canberra for the second straight year. Canberra United have beaten the Phoenix 1-0 in their decisive match at McKellar Park to secure the sixth and final...
5 months ago

Ninja A-League Round 22 Match Preview

The season is on the line for the Wellington Phoenix women in Canberra.  Nothing less than a win at McKellar Park will keep the Nix in contention for a finals spot, with just two games left in the campaign.  Head...
5 months ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 26 Match Preview

Another chapter will be written in the burgeoning rivalry between the Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory at Sky Stadium on Saturday night. It’ll be the eighth meeting between the two sides over the past two seasons with the honours even...
5 months ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 25 Match Preview

The Wellington Phoenix are welcoming back their captain and three other regulars for Sunday’s match against the Newcastle Jets. Alex Rufer is available again after serving a one match suspension, while centre backs Scott Wootton and Isaac Hughes and experienced...