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3 weeks ago

Nix sign renowned A-League speedster

The Wellington Phoenix have added some real speed and quality to the men’s squad for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. The Phoenix have signed former Adelaide United, Brisbane Roar and Perth Glory forward Nikola Mileusnic for the upcoming season. Mileusnic,...
3 weeks ago

Academy Roundup – Week 20

A near-perfect weekend for the Wellington Phoenix academy, with six wins from eight.  The men’s reserves went down 2-0 to Western Suburbs after a first half red card reduced them to ten men.  The women’s reserves beat Waterside Karori 2-1...
3 weeks ago

Australia Cup Round of 16 Match Review

The Wellington Phoenix have left it late to secure a place in the last eight of the Hahn Australia Cup. Phoenix forward Hideki Ishige has headed home a corner in the 94th minute to see off Nunawading City 1-0 in...
3 weeks ago

Australia Cup Round of 16 Match Preview

Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano is excited but wary about playing a side from the fourth tier of football in Australia. The Phoenix have travelled to Melbourne this afternoon (Saturday) to play Nunawading City on Sunday for a place...
4 weeks ago

Nix sign rising star to long-term deal

The Wellington Phoenix have secured one of New Zealand’s top young players from the country’s leading amateur women’s football club. The Phoenix have signed Auckland United forward Pia Vlok on a three-year contract, the first two of which are on...
4 weeks ago

Academy Roundup – Week 19

Plenty of goals in the Wellington Phoenix academy’s games over the weekend.  The men’s reserves, men’s U18s, and boys’ U16s all faced Wellington Olympic, who completed a clean sweep over the Nix.  The men’s reserves lost 3-0 at home, while...
1 month ago

Football Fern signs up for new era at the Nix

The Wellington Phoenix have signed another experienced international for the 2025-26 Ninja A-League. Football Fern CJ Bott has returned home to join the Phoenix on a two-year deal after four seasons with Leicester City in the Women’s Super League. Bott,...
1 month ago

Nix men draw Nunawading City in the Cup

The Wellington Phoenix are one of four clubs that will travel to Melbourne for the next round of the Hahn Australia Cup. The Phoenix have drawn Nunawading City FC in the round of 16. The match will be played at...
1 month ago

Olympic champion coach returning to football with the Phoenix

A major statement of intent from the Wellington Phoenix with the club appointing arguably the best credentialed coach in A-League history. Bev Priestman, who guided Canada to Olympic gold in Tokyo, will take charge of the Phoenix women for the...
1 month ago

Academy Roundup – Week 18

A weekend of mixed fortunes for the Wellington Phoenix academy.  Both Central League teams suffered rare losses which dented their title hopes. The men’s reserves went down 2-1 to Petone. Luke Flowerdew continued his personal momentum, scoring again after netting...