Women's News Archives

7 months ago

Ninja A-League Round 6 Match Review

Melbourne City have ended the Wellington Phoenix’s unbeaten start to the new Ninja A-League season. The reigning premiers have beaten the Phoenix 1-0 in clinical fashion at ctrl:cyber Pitch in Melbourne, scoring from their only shot on target in the...

7 months ago

Bott confirmed as captain

CJ Bott is the first Wellingtonian to be appointed to lead the Phoenix. The experienced Football Fern has been confirmed as the women’s fulltime captain for the 2025-26 Ninja A-League, having worn the armband in their first three matches of...

7 months ago

Ninja A-League Round 6 Match Preview

Bev Priestman is ready for her first trip across the Tasman as Wellington Phoenix head coach. While away trips have historically proven difficult for the Nix, she is ready to “embrace the challenge”. “We’ve changed a few things around the...

7 months ago

Young quartet strengthen Nix women

The Wellington Phoenix have bolstered their women’s squad by signing four players to youth development agreements. Forwards Lily Brazendale and Grace Bartlett plus goalkeeper Harriet Muller have all earned their chance with the Phoenix first team after impressing in the...

7 months ago

PURE Sports Nutrition fuelling the Nix

The Wellington Phoenix are thrilled to have PURE Sports Nutrition come on board to fuel its men’s, women’s and academy teams. The proudly New Zealand owned and operated company is the Phoenix’s new nutrition partner. PURE Sports Nutrition was founded...

8 months ago

Ninja A-League Round 4 Match Review

The Wellington Phoenix are celebrating their maiden win over Melbourne Victory in the Ninja A-League. The Phoenix women have beaten Victory 1-0 at Porirua Park in Wellington, thanks to a goal from teenager Pia Vlok late in the first half....

8 months ago

Women suffer double injury blow

The Wellington Phoenix will be without Tessel Middag and Alyssa Whinham for the remainder of the 2025-26 Ninja A-League as both midfielders have suffered season-ending knee injuries. Middag ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft in her left knee in...