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3 years ago

Getting to know Rebecca Lake

Canterbury defender Rebecca Lake was unveiled as Paul Temple’s first new signing for the upcoming Liberty A-League season. Lake has represented New Zealand at both under-17 and under-20 level and captained the NZ futsal team at the World University Championship...
3 years ago

Ferns training partner signs on for another season

Grace Wisnewski is the fifth foundation player to recommit to the Wellington Phoenix. The box-to-box midfielder has agreed to a new one-year deal with the Phoenix for the 2023-24 Liberty A-League, joining Kate Taylor, Mackenzie Barry, Chloe Knott and Alyssa...
3 years ago

Vice-captain recommits to the Nix

The Wellington Phoenix have kept hold of another of their talented young defenders. Football Ferns training partner Kate Taylor has re-signed with the Phoenix for the 2023-24 Liberty A-League, following Mackenzie Barry and Marisa van der Meer in recommitting to...
3 years ago

Canterbury defender joins the Nix

The Wellington Phoenix have secured a key member of the Canterbury United Pride side that won six national titles in the past decade. Canterbury centre back Rebecca Lake has signed on with the Phoenix for the 2023-24 Liberty A-League. Lake,...
3 years ago

Holmes returns as assistant coach

Wellington Phoenix head coach Paul Temple hasn’t had to look far to find his lead assistant. Callum Holmes has re-joined the Phoenix women’s coaching staff for the 2023-24 Liberty A-League, after serving as Natalie Lawrence’s no. 2 last season. Holmes...
3 years ago

Phoenix backing the Football Ferns

The Wellington Phoenix will be cheering on the Football Ferns during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and are calling on all New Zealanders to join them. The Ferns are endeavouring to make history and progress from their group for...
3 years ago

Academy to stage inaugural Manaaki Invitational

The Wellington Phoenix academy is welcoming young female footballers from the U.S.A. and Japan to play a new tournament in the Hutt Valley. The inaugural Manaaki Invitational will be played over three days next week, when the U.S. and Japanese...
3 years ago

Start dates confirmed for 2023-24 A-Leagues

The Wellington Phoenix women and men will kick-off their new seasons in October. The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have confirmed the start dates for the 2023-24 A-Leagues, with round by round draws to follow next month. The Liberty A-League will...
3 years ago

Nix help NZ qualify for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

Wellington Phoenix players have played a major role in New Zealand winning an eighth OFC U-19 Women’s Championship and with it a place at next year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. Nine of the club’s reserves team featured...
3 years ago

Four Nix in Football Ferns’ World Cup squad

The Wellington Phoenix are proud four 2022-23 Nix players have been named in the Football Ferns’ squad for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup. Betsy Hassett, Paige Satchell, Michaela Foster and Milly Clegg have secured selection in New Zealand’s final...