Women’s News

1 year ago

Olympic champion coach returning to football with the Phoenix

A major statement of intent from the Wellington Phoenix with the club appointing arguably the best credentialed coach in A-League history. Bev Priestman, who guided Canada to Olympic gold in Tokyo, will take charge of the Phoenix women for the...

1 year ago

New A-Leagues seasons to start in October

The start and end dates have been confirmed for the 2025-26 A-Leagues. Football Australia has released its domestic match calendar, which includes the Isuzu UTE A-League men and the Ninja A-League women seasons. The Isuzu UTE A-League will commence from...

1 year ago

Gazley recommits to the Nix

The Wellington Phoenix are thrilled to have Gazley Motors on board as one of the club’s premium partners for a fifth season. Gazley is one of Wellington’s most successful family-owned businesses and has been servicing the local community for more...

1 year ago

Jaber signs new multi-year deal with the Nix

Tiana Jaber believes the Wellington Phoenix provides the best environment for her to continue to grow as a footballer. The Lebanon international has signed a two-year contract extension with the Phoenix, extending her stay in Wellington until the end of...

1 year ago

Academy takes centre stage as Nix stun Wrexham

The Wellington Phoenix academy turned heads on the world stage on Saturday night. A remarkable 21 past or present Phoenix academy players helped Wellington stun global football sensations Wrexham AFC 1-0 in front of 25,399 fans at Sky Stadium, with...

1 year ago

Proven goal scorer joins the Nix

A major coup for the Wellington Phoenix. The Phoenix have secured the signature of Nepal women’s captain Sabitra Bhandari for the next two Ninja A-League seasons. Bhandari, 29, has been a prolific goal scorer for both club and country. The...

1 year ago

Football Fern signs on for another season

Grace Jale is the latest Kiwi to recommit to the Wellington Phoenix. The Football Fern has re-signed with the Phoenix for the 2025-26 Ninja A-League season, following fellow forward Emma Main and centre back Mackenzie Barry in extending her stay...

1 year ago

Nix farewell foundation fullback

The Wellington Phoenix have parted ways with Zoe McMeeken. The athletic fullback has been an integral member of the Phoenix women’s team since it was established in 2021 and is one of only three players to have played 50 Ninja...

1 year ago

Barry signs on for a fifth season with the Nix

Mackenzie Barry has unfinished business at the Wellington Phoenix. The combative centre back has re-signed with the Phoenix for the 2025-26 Ninja A-League, extending her stay at the club to a fifth season. Barry, 24, has been a mainstay at...

1 year ago

Nix farewell women’s visa players

The Wellington Phoenix will have a new group of visa players for the 2025-26 Ninja A-League. The Phoenix can confirm Portuguese goalkeeper Carolina Vilão, English striker Olivia Fergusson, Americans Maya McCutcheon and Alivia Kelly and Japanese winger Mebae Tanaka will...