Wellington Phoenix FC News & Updates

5 years ago

Wellington Phoenix Sign Academy Players Ben Old and Alex Paulsen

The Wellington Phoenix are pleased to confirm that Ben Old and Alex Paulsen have both signed three-year contracts with the Club, continuing the trend of Phoenix Academy players finding professional and A-League success through the Phoenix. The Academy has been – and will continue to be - an instrumental part of the Club’s future success, as well as being a key pathway for young Kiwi footballers looking to join the professional ranks and gain experience on the A-League stage.

5 years ago

Wellington Phoenix and New Zealand Football announce inaugural W-League Team for 2021/22 Season

Following the recent announcement by the Australian Professional Leagues’ (APL) that three expansion teams are in line to enter the W-League ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, the Wellington Phoenix and New Zealand Football are pleased to confirm the creation of an inaugural Wellington Phoenix W-League side for the 2021/22 season. The Wellington Phoenix W-League team will be supported with staff and resource from New Zealand Football, creating New Zealand’s first ever professional women’s football team – and a valuable platform for young Kiwi footballers who aspire to play

5 years ago

Wellington Phoenix Welcomes W-League Expansion Plan

Wellington Phoenix welcome APL’s announcement this morning of an expansion to the W-League competition, with Wellington Phoenix one of three Clubs in consideration for entry ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023. READ: Catching Up With: Head Coach Ufuk Talay READ: Nix Season In Stats: Episode 3

5 years ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Wellington Phoenix Partners With Revvies for Upcoming Season

The Wellington Phoenix are pleased to announce it has extended its partnership with Revvies, continuing a relationship as the club’s official energy strip provider for the 2021/2022 A-League season.

5 years ago

Catching Up With: Head Coach Ufuk Talay

5 years ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Catching up with: Sam Sutton

In his second season with the Phoenix and fresh from signing his first professional contract, 19-year-old defender Sam Sutton was a revelation for the Club during the 2020/21 A-League season.

5 years ago

Nix 2020/21 Season In Stats: Episode 2

In the second of our three-part series, we explore the world of A-League football stats; unearthing some statistical gems that reflect both the Phoenix’s overall performance this past campaign and the general craziness of the 2020/21 A-League season. READ: Nix 2020/21...