Men’s News

4 weeks ago

Nix bring back renowned goalkeeper coach

The Wellington Phoenix are thrilled to have brought Paul Gothard back to the club. Gothard, commonly known throughout football as ‘Goffy’, has been appointed the Phoenix’s head of goalkeeping on a two-year contract. As part of the club-wide role he...

1 month ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Coleman returns to the Nix in a new role

The Wellington Phoenix have brought Steve Coleman home from North America to help usher in a new era for the men’s first team. Coleman has been appointed Chris Greenacre’s lead assistant coach for the upcoming Isuzu UTE A-League season. The...

1 month ago

Sloane-Rodrigues departs

The Wellington Phoenix can confirm that Gabriel Sloane-Rodrigues has left the club following a mutual termination of his contract.  After joining the Phoenix academy at the age of 14 in 2022, Sloane-Rodrigues made his A-League debut two years later, becoming...

2 months ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Nix at the forefront of player development

The Wellington Phoenix are proud to be one of only two clubs in Aotearoa to be delivering the FIFA talent development scheme. The scheme, developed in partnership with New Zealand Football, aims to identify, support and develop the country’s most...

2 months ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Phoenix agree to Payne transfer

Tim Payne is making a lifechanging move to one of South America’s biggest clubs. The Wellington Phoenix have accepted an undisclosed fee from Club Olimpia for the All Whites fullback to join the 48-time Paraguay champions. The transfer is subject...

2 months ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Nix give young midfielder a chance to prove himself

The Wellington Phoenix have shown faith in Fin Roa Conchie by re-signing the young midfielder for the 2026-27 Isuzu UTE A-League season. Roa Conchie, 22, has made 34 appearances for the Phoenix over the past three A-League seasons after graduating...

2 months ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Phoenix to the fore on the global stage

The Wellington Phoenix are cheering on a remarkable 14 past and present players at FIFA World Cup 2026. Social media sensation Tim Payne isn’t the only Phoenix player in action at the men’s global football showpiece in North America. Payne...

2 months ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Championship-winning fullback returns home

James McGarry has rejoined the Wellington Phoenix to help the club lift its first major trophy. The experienced fullback, who won the A-League championship with Central Coast in 2023, has signed on with the Phoenix for the next two Isuzu...

2 months ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Eze bids farewell

The Wellington Phoenix can confirm Ifeanyi Eze will not be returning to the capital. The Nigerian striker has decided to pursue options outside of the Isuzu UTE A-League after a standout season in Wellington which finished with him sharing the...

2 months ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Getting to know the “least-known” player at the World Cup

Wellington Phoenix fullback Tim Payne has had an unforgettable week, seeing his following on Instagram grow from four thousand to almost five million. His newfound fame came after Argentine content creator El Scarso identified him as the “least-known” player at...