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5 hours agoIsuzu 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...
21 hours agoIsuzu 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 days agoNinja A-League Women

Young ‘keeper signs on for another season with the Nix

The Wellington Phoenix have secured another key member of the women’s goalkeeping union. Aimee Danieli has followed Football Ferns goalkeeper Victoria Esson in re-signing with the Phoenix for the 2026-27 Ninja A-League. Danieli, 21, served as Esson’s back-up during the...
4 days agoIsuzu 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...
1 week agoNinja A-League Women

Nix re-sign Football Ferns ‘keeper

The Wellington Phoenix are delighted to have kept hold of another key member of the women’s history-making side. The Phoenix have re-signed Football Ferns goalkeeper Victoria Esson for the 2026-27 Ninja A-League. Esson started 22 of the team’s 23 matches...
1 week agoIsuzu 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...
1 week agoIsuzu 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 weeks agoIsuzu 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...
2 weeks agoIsuzu UTE A-League Men

Promotions for two academy staff

The Wellington Phoenix academy have looked internally to bolster their staff following Chris Greenacre’s elevation to the men’s first team. Joshua Neff has replaced Greenacre as the men’s reserves head coach while also being named assistant academy director.  Cam Grieve...
3 weeks ago

Nix confirm men’s departures

The Wellington Phoenix have farewelled seven members of the men’s 2025-26 squad. Josh Oluwayemi, Paulo Retre, Carlo Armiento, Manjrekar James, Dan Edwards, Luke Supyk and Nikola Mileusnic are off contract at the end of next month and won’t be re-signing...