A testing trip to Sydney for the Wellington Phoenix. Head coach Giancarlo Italiano has conceded that making the playoffs may be a bridge too far at this stage of the season, but remains positive about the immediate future. “It’s probably...
The Wellington Phoenix have partnered with McDonald’s to raise awareness and much-needed funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC®) New Zealand. The Phoenix will wear a bespoke RMHC kit for their round 24 A-League men’s match against Western Sydney Wanderers...
Three Wellington Phoenix players have secured selection in the All Whites for the business end of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The experienced Phoenix trio of Kosta Barbarouses, Tim Payne and Alex Rufer have been named in New...
The Wellington Phoenix men have had an unhappy first visit to Ironbark Fields in Melbourne’s west. The Phoenix have been beaten 4-1 by Western United at their new home after trailing 2-0 at halftime. Nathan Walker’s maiden A-League goal was...
A crucial away day looms for the Phoenix against the high-flying Western United. Head coach Giancarlo Italiano is upbeat about the game despite a recent sticky patch of form. “Yeah, I’m feeling really good,” he told media on Friday. “Training...
The Wellington Phoenix are thrilled to have partnered with New Zealand’s largest independent broadcaster. MediaWorks have been confirmed as the club’s media partner, formalising a long-running partnership between the two organisations. Almost 2.5 million New Zealanders listen to MediaWorks’ iconic...
A “soft goal” has further dented the Wellington Phoenix’s hopes of qualifying for the Isuzu UTE A-League finals for a fourth straight season. The Phoenix have been beaten 1-0 by Melbourne City at Sky Stadium in Wellington, with Socceroos winger...
The Wellington Phoenix believe “one positive result will change the season” as they endeavour to bounce back from their disappointing derby defeat. The Phoenix play host to Melbourne City on Friday night, six days after the 6-1 loss at Auckland...
Following Sydney FC’s qualification to the next stage of the AFC Champions League Two, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has announced amendments to Round 23 of the Isuzu UTE A-League Men and Round 19 of the Ninja A-League Women fixtures....
A chastening defeat at Go Media Stadium for the Wellington Phoenix in the third New Zealand derby. A first half blitz from Auckland FC put them three goals to the good at the break, before Luke Brooke-Smith’s first professional goal...