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17 hours ago

Kate Sheppard Cup Final Preview

A chance for the Wellington Phoenix academy to make history on Sunday afternoon. Women’s reserves head coach Callum Holmes is embracing the pressure ahead of this weekend’s Kate Sheppard Cup final. His side will have the chance to lift the...
21 hours ago

Lake moves on after two seasons

The Wellington Phoenix can confirm Rebecca Lake will not be returning to the club for the upcoming Ninja A-League season. The centre back was an integral member of the women’s squad over the past two years, but injuries limited her...
2 days ago

Van der Meer earns her place back at the Nix

Marisa van deer Meer has fought back from two serious knee injuries in six months to secure a new two-year contract with the Wellington Phoenix. The centre back, who was a key member of the Phoenix women’s team in their...
4 days 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...
5 days ago

U-16 All Whites lift OFC Championship

Eight Phoenix academy players lifted the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship on Saturday evening after a 2-0 win over New Caledonia.  Joseph Chalabi, Cruz Pietersen, and Jack Clegg all started, with Clegg scoring the opener just before halftime.  Ben Trenberth, Marley...
5 days ago

Brooke-Smith earns All Whites call

Luke Brooke-Smith has earned his maiden call up to the senior All Whites squad after being named as an injury replacement for the Soccer Ashes.  New Zealand head coach Darren Bazeley has handed both Brooke-Smith and former Phoenix academy goalkeeper...
1 week 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...
1 week 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

Academy Roundup – Week 22

Plenty of action for the Wellington Phoenix academy, both at home and on the international stage.  Madison Sharkey featured in all five matches as the U-16 Football Ferns lifted the OFC U16 Women’s Championship.  The team had a perfect record,...
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...