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Academy Roundup – Week 17
Another positive weekend for the Wellington Phoenix academy. In the Central League, the U18 women snatched a dramatic win over Petone. Down 1-0 at halftime, a penalty from Olivia Goodwin and an injury time winner for Mackenzie Bryant secured all...
2 weeks ago
Wellington Phoenix vs Wrexham AFC Match Preview
The Wellington Phoenix are “buzzing” on the eve of their much-anticipated pre-season match with Wrexham AFC. The Phoenix are playing host to the Red Dragons in the final leg of their ‘Down Under Tour’ at Sky Stadium on Saturday. Wrexham...
3 weeks ago
Proven goal scorer joins the Nix
A major coup for the Wellington Phoenix. The Phoenix have secured the signature of Nepal women’s captain Sabitra Bhandari for the next two Ninja A-League seasons. Bhandari, 29, has been a prolific goal scorer for both club and country. The...
3 weeks ago
Eight Nix in U16 All Whites squad
The Wellington Phoenix feature heavily in the New Zealand squad to compete in the OFC U16 Men’s Championship. With eight academy players named, the Nix are the biggest contributors to the side looking to defend their title in the Solomon...
3 weeks ago
Football Fern signs on for another season
Grace Jale is the latest Kiwi to recommit to the Wellington Phoenix. The Football Fern has re-signed with the Phoenix for the 2025-26 Ninja A-League season, following fellow forward Emma Main and centre back Mackenzie Barry in extending her stay...
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Experienced assistant coach to join Italiano’s staff
Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano has a new right-hand man. Brazilian Kelly Guimarães has been appointed Italiano’s lead assistant coach for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League season. Guimarães has been an assistant coach for the past decade, spending time...
3 weeks ago
Nix land exciting Nigerian striker
The Wellington Phoenix have made a major splash with their first men’s signing for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. The Phoenix have signed Nigerian striker Ifeanyi Eze to lead the men’s attack in the upcoming season.Eze, 26, is coming off...
3 weeks ago
Sharkey named in U16 Ferns squad
Madison Sharkey has been named in the U16 Football Ferns squad to compete in the OFC Women’s Championship next month in Samoa. The tournament doubles as qualifying for the U17 World Cup to take place next year. Sharkey has been...
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