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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...
2 years ago

Nix quartet named to face World Cup quarter-finalists

Four members of the 2023-24 Wellington Phoenix squad have been called up to the Football Ferns for their upcoming internationals against Japan. Centre back Mackenzie Barry, fullback Michaela Foster and midfielders Kate Taylor and Macey Fraser, now with Utah Royals,...
2 years ago

Foster named in inaugural A-League All Stars women’s squad

Michaela Foster has been selected in the 19-strong A-League All Stars women’s squad for this month’s tantalising showdown with Arsenal at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. The fullback has been rewarded for another consistent season for the Wellington Phoenix. Always a...
2 years ago

Holmes appointed to lead female development

Callum Holmes is moving into a new role at the Wellington Phoenix. After two seasons as the assistant coach of the Phoenix women’s team, Holmes has been appointed the female development lead at the academy and head coach of the...
2 years ago

Barry and Barbarouses crowned players of the year

Mackenzie Barry and Kosta Barbarouses have claimed the supreme honours at the Wellington Phoenix awards night in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Barry and Barbarouses have been crowned the Spark and OPPO players of the year at the InterContinental Hotel following the women’s...
2 years ago

Fraser finalises record transfer to the NWSL

Macey Fraser has secured a dream move to one of the world’s top leagues after a breakout rookie season for the Wellington Phoenix. The attacking midfielder has signed with the Utah Royals in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) on...
2 years ago

Wellington Phoenix Goal of the Month – March

Vote for your Wellington Phoenix Goal of the Month for March! This month’s nominees: Ben Old vs Adelaide United Michaela Robertson vs Perth GloryMacey Fraser vs Perth GloryKosta Barbarouses vs Sydney FCMariana Speckmaier vs Sydney FCKate Taylor vs Adelaide UnitedEmma...
2 years ago

Liberty A-League Round 22 Match Review

The Wellington Phoenix have finished their 2023-24 Liberty A-League season in style. The Phoenix have beaten finals hopefuls Western Sydney Wanderers 2-0 in their final round match at Porirua Park. Emma Main scored both goals to secure the Nix their...
2 years ago

Liberty A-League Round 22 Match Preview

The Wellington Phoenix are determined to finish the 2023-24 Liberty A-League in style. The Phoenix play host to Western Sydney Wanderers at Porirua Park on Saturday afternoon in their final round match, which doubles as the club’s Pride game. While...