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Women’s support staff confirmed for 2025-26 season
The Wellington Phoenix have reappointed the women’s backroom staff for the 2025-26 Ninja A-League. Head analyst and assistant coach Tory Schiltgen, goalkeeper coach Nick Stanton, operations and equipment manager Toni West-Luamanu, head physical performance scientist Kieran McMinn and head physiotherapist...
6 months ago
Holmes appointed NZ U-20 women’s coach
The Wellington Phoenix wish to congratulate Callum Holmes on his new role with New Zealand Football. Holmes, who leads our female academy, has been appointed head coach of the New Zealand U-20 women’s side for the next World Cup cycle....
6 months ago
Longo named in PFA team of the season
Further recognition for Wellington Phoenix captain Annalie Longo. The decorated midfielder has been voted by her peers into the Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) Ninja A-League team of the season, as one of seven substitutes. It is the first time Longo,...
6 months ago
Trio of Nix called up to Football Ferns
Three standout Wellington Phoenix players have been named in the Football Ferns squad for their upcoming internationals against Venezuela. Decorated midfielder Annalie Longo, young winger Manaia Elliott and experienced forward Grace Jale have been called up to the Ferns for...
6 months ago
Women’s assistant coach re-signs as the club builds for the 2025-26 season
Amy Shepherd has recommitted to the Wellington Phoenix and is taking on greater responsibility this off-season, serving as the interim head coach until a permanent appointment is made in late July. Shepherd was appointed the women’s assistant coach last September...
6 months ago
Longo and Barbarouses claim supreme honours
Annalie Longo and Kosta Barbarouses have scooped the major accolades at the Wellington Phoenix awards night at Fraser Park in Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai. The decorated internationals have been crowned the Entelar and OPPO players of the year, while...
6 months ago
Head of football operations to move on
Jake Piper is leaving the Wellington Phoenix to explore opportunities abroad at the conclusion of the men’s season. Piper has been the club’s head of football operations for the past two and a half A-League seasons, overseeing the men’s team...
7 months ago
Longo bids emotional farewell
Wellington Phoenix captain Annalie Longo has announced her retirement from professional football, ending her decorated club career. The 138-cap Football Fern has made the sudden call after the Phoenix women’s final round match against Western United at Porirua Park. In...
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