When the Hyundai A-League kicked-off in 2005 there was an unmistakable jump in standard in terms of the national league ‘product’, compared with the old National Soccer League (NSL) which was considered closed in 2004. Measurable indicators such as crowds,...
Wellington Phoenix midfielder Manny Muscat has been suspended for three matches. The suspension follows an incident in the Phoenix 2-1 loss to Brisbane Roar on New Year-s Day. Announcing the suspension today the FFA released the following statement: The independent...
Another stunning goal from in-form striker Jeremy Brockie couldn’t stop Wellington Phoenix sliding to a 2-1 loss to Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Tuesday night.
After a frustrating few months on the sideline through injury Wellington Phoenix midfielder Dani Sanchez is playing again and loving every minute. The influential midfielder has added another dimension to the Phoenix play in his three games back and as...
Another year down and halfway through the regular season, who’s your pick for the Hyundai A-League's best player so far? A big-name Italian or a peewee Kiwi?
Paul Ifill-s recovery from ankle surgery is on schedule and the striker is hoping to be back in action by the end of January. Ifill will have his stitches out on Monday and will head straight for the gym to...
Coach Ricki Herbert doffed his hat to Wellington Phoenix fans after seeing his team overcome a two-goal deficit to beat Melbourne Heart 3-2 at Westpac Stadium on Thursday night. In a match Herbert had described as “must win”, he, and...
Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert believes his side are close to hitting top form ahead of their clash against the Melbourne Heart. Herbert’s men sit seventh in the Hyundai A-League – three points adrift of the Newcastle Jets – ahead...
The only change Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert will make for tomorrow’s vital home clash with Melbourne Heart is nominating a different player to take set pieces.