Women’s News

1 year ago

Nix to play must-watch double-header at the Ring of Fire

The Wellington Phoenix will stage a blockbuster double-header at Sky Stadium in November that promises to light up the 2025-26 A-Leagues. The Phoenix women will open their much-anticipated fifth Ninja A-League season against Canberra United at the Ring of Fire...

1 year 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...

1 year 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...

1 year 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...

1 year ago

Nix sign rising star to long-term deal

The Wellington Phoenix have secured one of New Zealand’s top young players from the country’s leading amateur women’s football club. The Phoenix have signed Auckland United forward Pia Vlok on a three-year contract, the first two of which are on...

1 year ago

Football Fern signs up for new era at the Nix

The Wellington Phoenix have signed another experienced international for the 2025-26 Ninja A-League. Football Fern CJ Bott has returned home to join the Phoenix on a two-year deal after four seasons with Leicester City in the Women’s Super League. Bott,...

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...