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10 months ago

International wrap

The Wellington Phoenix were represented across the globe in the past week. All Whites Three Wellington Phoenix players were involved as the All Whites were defeated 3-0 by Mexico at the Rose Bowl in California.  Kosta Barbarouses and Tim Payne...
11 months ago

Young Nix fullback signs new long-term deal

Academy graduate Matt Sheridan is the first Wellington Phoenix player to commit to the club beyond the 2026-27 season. The right fullback, who was promoted to the first-team squad on a two-year scholarship deal last December, has signed an upgraded...
11 months ago

Nix fullback called up to All Whites

Sam Sutton is on his way to Los Angeles to join the All Whites for their international friendlies against Mexico and the U.S.A. The Wellington Phoenix fullback has been added into the national squad as a replacement for Dalton Wilkins,...
11 months ago

Schiltgen joins the Nix

The Wellington Phoenix are delighted to announce the appointment of experienced coach Tory Schiltgen to a new wide-ranging role at the club. Schiltgen is joining the Phoenix as the women’s team’s second assistant and analyst for the upcoming A-League season...
11 months ago

Major injury setback for young Phoenix forward

Ella McCann’s maiden professional season is cruelly over before it has begun. The striker, who last month signed with the Wellington Phoenix on a two-year scholarship deal, has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee and will miss...
11 months ago

Kiwi Clasico on sale now!

Tickets are now available for Aotearoa’s inaugural professional football derby. The Wellington Phoenix will play Auckland FC for the first time at Sky Stadium on Saturday, November 2 in the Kiwi Clasico and Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is calling on...
11 months ago

Gazley re-signs as premium partner

One of Wellington’s most successful family-owned businesses is extending its support for the Wellington Phoenix. Gazley Motors has committed to a fourth season as one of the club’s premium partners and their iconic logo will again appear on the right...
11 months ago

Longo awarded PFA scholarship

Annalie Longo is one of the recipients of Professional Footballers Australia’s (the PFA) annual scholarships. The decorated Football Ferns midfielder has been awarded the PFA Kimon Taliadoros scholarship for demonstrating excellence in education or business. Named after a PFA co-founder,...
11 months ago

Nix sign experienced Japanese playmaker

The Wellington Phoenix have lured a creative and versatile forward to the capital from one of the top leagues in Asia. The Phoenix have signed Hideki Ishige on a two-year contract from J1 League side Gamba Osaka. Ishige, 29, has...
11 months ago

Boon signs maiden pro contract with the Nix

Talented goalkeeper Dublin Boon has joined the Wellington Phoenix on a one-year scholarship deal.  Boon, 19, grew up in Canterbury and played his junior football at Nomads United and Christchurch United before graduating to the Nomads first team. He spent...