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Ten Nix selected in NZ’s U-20 World Cup squad
There is a considerable Wellington Phoenix influence in the New Zealand squad named for next month’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica. Eight players from the inaugural Phoenix women’s team have been selected in the Junior Football Ferns,...
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Nix lure experienced Football Fern home
New Zealand’s fourth most-capped international footballer is joining the Wellington Phoenix to realise a childhood dream. Football Ferns midfielder Betsy Hassett has signed with the Phoenix for the 2022-23 Liberty A-League season, after 14 years playing abroad. Hassett, 31, has...
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Inaugural captain locked in for another season
The Wellington Phoenix women have kept hold of their vital last line of defence. First-choice goalkeeper Lily Alfeld has re-signed with the Phoenix for the 2022-23 Liberty A-League season, after captaining the side during its inaugural campaign in Australia. Alfeld,...
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Nix secure first-choice Football Ferns forward
Paige Satchell has chosen to continue her football career in New Zealand in the lead-up to next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. The pacey Football Ferns forward has signed with the Wellington Phoenix for the 2022-23 Liberty A-League, after playing...
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Young player of the year finalist commits to the Nix
Junior Football Ferns midfielder Alyssa Whinham is the first player to commit to the Wellington Phoenix women beyond the upcoming Liberty A-League season. Whinham, 18, has signed a two-year contract with the club, after a breakout 2021-22 campaign, which saw...
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Ferns forward seeks a new challenge
Football Ferns forward Grace Jale won’t be returning to the Wellington Phoenix for their second Liberty A-League season. Jale has signed with Canberra United for the 2022/23 campaign, after deciding to continue her football career in Australia. The 23-year-old was...
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Mack is back for another season
New Football Fern Mackenzie Barry is proud to be returning for a second season with the Wellington Phoenix. The young centre back has jumped at the opportunity to re-sign with the Phoenix for the 2022/23 Liberty A-League, after leading the...
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Liberty A-League to expand
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have today announced that the Liberty A-League Women’s competition will become a 12-team competition, with a full home and away schedule of 22 rounds by the 2023-24 season. This investment brings the professional game in Australia...
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