Women’s News

2 years ago

Goalkeepers depart the Nix

The Wellington Phoenix will have a new-look goalkeeping union for the 2024-25 A-Leagues. Women’s goalkeepers Brianna Edwards and Rylee Foster won’t be returning to Wellington next season, while men’s ‘keeper Jack Duncan has signed with Melbourne Victory. Duncan’s departure comes...

2 years ago

Big Nix presence in NZ U-20 women

Ten Wellington Phoenix players have been named in the New Zealand U-20 women’s squad for this week’s two matches against Australia in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. First team squad members Zoe McMeeken, Manaia Elliott, Daisy Brazendale and Liv Ingham head the Phoenix...

2 years ago

Jaber recommits to the Nix

Tiana Jaber has jumped at the opportunity to sign up for a full season with the Wellington Phoenix. The Australian defender joined the Phoenix midway through the 2023-24 Liberty A-League as an injury replacement and went on to play the...

2 years ago

Main Train re-signs

Emma Main has recommitted to her hometown club. The pacey forward quickly established herself as a fan favourite in her first full season with the Wellington Phoenix, earning the moniker ‘The Main Train’. Main, 24, finished the 2023-24 A-League as...

2 years ago

Golden boot seeks a new challenge

The Wellington Phoenix have unfortunately been unable to convince Mariana Speckmaier to return to the capital for the 2024-25 Liberty A-League. The Venezuela international has knocked back the club’s contract offers and informed the Phoenix she plans to sign elsewhere....

2 years ago

Thanks to our volunteers!

It’s Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week – and we are celebrating our incredible volunteers, who we believe are the best in New Zealand sport. The Wellington Phoenix simply wouldn’t be able to function without a special group...

2 years ago

Van der Meer looking to relaunch her career at the Nix

The Wellington Phoenix have further bolstered the women’s backline for the 2024-25 Liberty A-League. The Phoenix have re-signed defender Marisa van deer Meer. She joins fellow centre backs Mackenzie Barry and Rebecca Lake in Paul Temple’s squad. Van der Meer,...

2 years ago

Taylor to explore opportunities overseas

Kate Taylor has informed the Wellington Phoenix she won’t be returning to the club for a fourth Liberty A-League season. The Football Fern has been a key member of the Phoenix women’s side since the team was established in 2021,...

2 years ago

Goalscoring midfielders move on

The Wellington Phoenix have bid farewell to midfielders Grace Wisnewski and Hope Breslin. They have both informed the club they won’t be returning to Wellington for the 2024-25 Liberty A-League as they’re exploring other opportunities. Wisnewski, 21, was an integral...

2 years ago

Centre back signs on for a second season

Rebecca Lake has jumped at the opportunity to re-sign with the Wellington Phoenix. The centre back has recommitted to the club for the 2024-25 Liberty A-League, having established herself as an integral member of the women’s squad in her first...