Wellington Phoenix FC News & Updates

13 years ago

Merrick Has Faith in Kiwi Youth

Ernie Merrick continued to slash the average age of his Wellington Phoenix squad today when he confirmed that 17-year-old New Zealander Alex Rufer had been signed on a three-year professional contract. On taking over the coaching reins Merrick inherited an...

13 years ago

Phoenix Put Smile on Coach’s Face

Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick had a smile on his face on Thursday night as he watched his players, young and experienced alike, transfer what they do on the training field into a match situation in beating Petone 6-1. Despite...

13 years ago

Phoenix Sign Young International Reece Caira

On taking the reins at the Wellington Phoenix, Head Coach Ernie Merrick promised to give youth a chance and he is keeping his word. Today Merrick confirmed that the Phoenix had signed Australian under-20 international Reece Caira on a two-year...

13 years ago

Ifill Salvages a Draw for Phoenix Select

Wellington Phoenix head coach Ernie Merrick was fulsome in his praise of Lower Hutt City after the Central League club held his team to a 3-3 draw in a training game at Porirua Park on Tuesday night. The Phoenix needed...

13 years ago

35,000 All Whites Needed

Ticket prices and on sale dates announced for All Whites World Cup 2014 Playoff in Wellington.

13 years ago

Phoenix Game by Game Tickets On Sale 1 August

Tickets for all Wellington Phoenix Hyundai A-League games, including those being played in Napier and Christchurch, will go on sale from August 1, 2013. If you are planning a trip to Wellington, or live in the City and have family...

13 years ago

Phoenix Sign Costa Rican Star Striker

Wellington Phoenix head coach Ernie Merrick describes the signing of Costa Rican international striker Kenny Cunningham as a major coup for the A-League club. Merrick today confirmed that Cunningham had signed a two-year contract with the Phoenix, and said that...