Wellington Phoenix FC News & Updates

5 years ago

A-Leagues revealed as new identity for Australian football

Australian football has revealed its new identity, with the men’s, women’s and youth leagues brought together under a unified “A-Leagues” banner. Recasting the men’s and women’s elite competitions as partners at the top of the game, the A-Leagues will use football’s position as the country’s most inclusive sport to grow the game for everyone.

5 years ago

Wellington Phoenix’s Steven Taylor Calls Time On An Incredible Football Career

Wellington Phoenix defender Steven Taylor has announced his retirement from professional football -

5 years ago

Wellington Phoenix Confirm New Start to A-League and W-League Seasons

5 years ago

Wellington Phoenix Unveils New Playing Kits; Announces Spark and OPPO as Principal Sponsors

The Wellington Phoenix have today unveiled their new playing kits for the 2021/22 A-League Season and announced two new principal partners in Spark New Zealand and OPPO.

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