Men’s News

10 months ago

Final round match moved to Sunday

The Wellington Phoenix’s final round Isuzu UTE A-League match against Perth Glory has been postponed due to the adverse weather conditions in the capital. The Glory have been unable to fly from Auckland to Wellington today (Thursday) as flights have...

10 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...

10 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...

10 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....

10 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...

10 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...

10 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,...

10 months ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 27 Match Review

The Wellington Phoenix have come out on the wrong side of a five-goal scoreline for the second time in seven days. Adelaide United have scored an 89th minute goal to beat the Phoenix 3-2 at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide. The...

10 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...

10 months ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 26 Match Review

Melbourne Victory have claimed bragging rights in their fledgling rivalry with the Wellington Phoenix. The Victory have held on to beat the Phoenix 3-2 at Sky Stadium in Wellington, withstanding a late Nix fightback. It’s just their third win over...