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10 hours ago

Nix to hold open day at NZCIS

The Wellington Phoenix are throwing open the gates to the club’s training base later this month so fans can see the women’s and men’s first teams in action ahead of their A-League seasons. The Phoenix women will play an internal...
4 days ago

Club Statement on OFC Pro League Licensing decision

The Wellington Phoenix are immensely disappointed to have not been selected for participation in the OFC Professional League in 2026. The Phoenix were informed this afternoon that while their submission met the minimum licensing requirements it received a lower score...
6 days ago

Italiano finalises men’s staff

Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano has completed his backroom team for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. Former Papua New Guinea international Reggie Davani has been appointed the Phoenix men’s team’s head analyst and second assistant coach. He joins lead...
2 weeks ago

Nix sign physically dominant defender

The Wellington Phoenix have significantly bolstered the men’s backline for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. The Phoenix have signed imposing Canadian centre back Manjrekar James as the team’s fifth and final visa player for the upcoming season. James, who stands...
2 weeks ago

Australia Cup Quarter-Final Match Review

The Wellington Phoenix are the latest A-League side to fall victim to Heidelberg United in the Hahn Australia Cup. The National Premier Leagues (NPL) Victoria side have beaten the Phoenix 4-0 in the first of the Cup quarter-finals, a week...
2 weeks ago

Two Nix named in All Whites for ‘Soccer Ashes’

Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer and experienced fullback Tim Payne have been called up to the All Whites squad for next month’s internationals against Australia. New Zealand will square off against the Socceroos in Canberra and Auckland for the Soccer...
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...
3 weeks ago

Quarter-final confirmed for Tuesday night

The Wellington Phoenix will return to Melbourne early next week for the men’s Hahn Australia Cup quarter-final against Heidelberg United. Football Australia has confirmed the last eight match-up will be played on Tuesday night at Olympic Village in Heidelberg West,...
3 weeks ago

Nix sign renowned A-League speedster

The Wellington Phoenix have added some real speed and quality to the men’s squad for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. The Phoenix have signed former Adelaide United, Brisbane Roar and Perth Glory forward Nikola Mileusnic for the upcoming season. Mileusnic,...
3 weeks ago

Australia Cup Round of 16 Match Review

The Wellington Phoenix have left it late to secure a place in the last eight of the Hahn Australia Cup. Phoenix forward Hideki Ishige has headed home a corner in the 94th minute to see off Nunawading City 1-0 in...