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3 years ago

Seven Phoenix academy players at OFC U-17 Championship

There is a strong Wellington Phoenix presence in the Young All Whites team that are attempting to qualify for the 2023 FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup in Peru. Seven Phoenix academy players are in the 23-strong New Zealand squad at...
3 years ago

One match bans for Kraev and Pennington

The Wellington Phoenix will be without midfielders Bozhidar Kraev and Nicholas Pennington for this weekend’s 12th round Isuzu UTE A-League match against Brisbane Roar. Kraev and Pennington will each serve one-match bans after the pair were sent off in the...
3 years ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 11 Match Review

The Wellington Phoenix have overcome some highly questionable officiating to break through for a long overdue win over Sydney FC. The Phoenix have beaten Sydney 1-0 at Allianz Stadium, despite finishing the match with nine men and conceding two penalties...
3 years ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 11 Match Preview

Wellington Phoenix head coach Ufuk Talay is keen to get a monkey of his back at Allianz Stadium on Saturday evening. Talay has yet to beat Sydney FC since taking charge of the Phoenix men for the 2019-20 Isuzu UTE...
3 years ago

Ins & Outs: Old and Surman back from injuries

Academy graduates Ben Old and Finn Surman are back in contention for first-team selection. They have been named in an extended Wellington Phoenix squad for Saturday’s Isuzu UTE A-League match against Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Old, 20,...
3 years ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 10 Review

The Wellington Phoenix have been left to rue a lack of execution in front of goal in their first match of 2023. The Phoenix have been beaten 3-1 by top of the table Melbourne City in their 10th round Isuzu...
3 years ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 10 Match Preview

The Wellington Phoenix are welcoming the Isuzu UTE A-League leaders to Sky Stadium for their first match of 2023. The Phoenix are playing host to Melbourne City, who entered round 10 with a four point lead at the top of...
3 years ago

‘Waine Train’ departs Wellington

Ben Waine has left the Wellington Phoenix to take up an exciting new opportunity in England. The popular forward, dubbed the ‘Waine Train’ by fans, has joined League One leaders Plymouth Argyle on a permanent transfer. “This is an absolute...
3 years ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 9 Match Review

The Wellington Phoenix remain unbeaten since the Isuzu UTE A-League resumed after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ break. The Phoenix have earned a point from the distance derby, drawing 1-1 with Perth Glory at Macedonia Park in Perth. Polish...
3 years ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 9 Match Preview

After two A-League seasons based in Australia the Wellington Phoenix have again embarked on one of the longest road trips in professional football. The Phoenix men have travelled to Western Australia for their ninth round Isuzu UTE A-League match against...