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2 years ago

Experienced Japanese winger joins the Nix

The Wellington Phoenix have added further experience and technical quality to the women’s squad for the 2024-25 Ninja A-League by signing Mebae Tanaka for the upcoming season. The Japanese winger has played professionally in Japan and South Korea and joins...
2 years ago

Six Nix selected for U-17 Women’s World Cup

Six Wellington Phoenix youth players have been included in the New Zealand squad for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Grace Bartlett, Alyssha Eglinton, Emily Humphrey, Ela Jerez, Brooke Neary, and Katie Pugh have all been selected by U-17 Football...
2 years ago

Trial pays off for Pride fullback

Lara Wall has landed her maiden pro contract following a successful trial with the Wellington Phoenix. The fullback has signed a two-year deal with the Phoenix, the first year of which is on scholarship terms. Wall, 24, is originally from...
2 years ago

Nix unveil new home strip for the 2024-25 A-Leagues

The Wellington Phoenix have released their eye-catching new playing kit for their matches at Sky Stadium and Porirua Park this season. In a departure from recent seasons the Phoenix men and women will have dedicated home and away strips during...
2 years ago

Sky to remain the home of the A-Leagues in Aotearoa

Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have reached a new agreement with Sky to broadcast the next three A-Leagues seasons in Aotearoa, with one match a week to be free-to-air. The partnership extension means all matches in the Isuzu UTE A-League (kicking...
2 years ago

Nix trio lift U-16 OFC Women’s Championship

Three Wellington Phoenix academy players have helped New Zealand to a triumph at the U-16 OFC Women’s Championship in Fiji.  Mackenzie Bryant, Katie Pugh, and Holly Robins were all part of the squad that lifted the trophy on Saturday.  It...
2 years ago

Nix skipper re-signs for 2024-25 season

A major coup for the Wellington Phoenix women ahead of the start of pre-season training with captain Annalie Longo recommitting to the club for the upcoming Ninja A-League. The decorated Football Ferns midfielder led the Phoenix during the 2023-24 campaign,...
2 years ago

Robertson to take a break from football

Michaela Robertson has pressed pause on her professional football career. The speedy forward has informed the Wellington Phoenix she is taking a break and won’t be returning to the Phoenix for the upcoming Ninja A-League season. Robertson, 28, joined the...
2 years ago

American midfielder signs on with the Nix

The Wellington Phoenix have bolstered the women’s midfield, securing a proven winner as their third visa signing. American midfielder Maya McCutcheon is joining the Phoenix for the 2024-25 Ninja A-League from National Women’s Soccer League side North Carolina Courage. McCutcheon,...