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2 years ago

Whinham extends her stay

Foundation player Alyssa Whinham has committed to the Wellington Phoenix through to 2026. The attacking midfielder has signed a new contract with the Phoenix for the next two Liberty A-League seasons. Whinham, 20, has played 38 matches for the Nix...
2 years ago

Nix sign decorated Portuguese goalkeeper

The Wellington Phoenix have made a major statement of intent with their first new signing of the Liberty A-League off-season. The Phoenix have secured the services of Portuguese U-23 goalkeeper Carolina Vilão for the 2024-25 campaign. Vilão, 23, has left...
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,...