Wellington Phoenix FC News & Updates

2 months ago

Brooke-Smith earns All Whites call

Luke Brooke-Smith has earned his maiden call up to the senior All Whites squad after being named as an injury replacement for the Soccer Ashes. New Zealand head coach Darren Bazeley has handed both Brooke-Smith and former Phoenix academy goalkeeper...

2 months ago

Club Statement on OFC Pro League Licensing decision

The Wellington Phoenix are immensely disappointed to have not been selected for participation in the OFC Professional League in 2026. The Phoenix were informed this afternoon that while their submission met the minimum licensing requirements it received a lower score...

2 months ago

Italiano finalises men’s staff

Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano has completed his backroom team for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. Former Papua New Guinea international Reggie Davani has been appointed the Phoenix men’s team’s head analyst and second assistant coach. He joins lead...

2 months ago

Academy Roundup – Week 22

Plenty of action for the Wellington Phoenix academy, both at home and on the international stage. Madison Sharkey featured in all five matches as the U-16 Football Ferns lifted the OFC U16 Women’s Championship. The team had a perfect record,...

2 months ago

Nix sign physically dominant defender

The Wellington Phoenix have significantly bolstered the men’s backline for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. The Phoenix have signed imposing Canadian centre back Manjrekar James as the team’s fifth and final visa player for the upcoming season. James, who stands...

2 months ago

Australia Cup Quarter-Final Match Review

The Wellington Phoenix are the latest A-League side to fall victim to Heidelberg United in the Hahn Australia Cup. The National Premier Leagues (NPL) Victoria side have beaten the Phoenix 4-0 in the first of the Cup quarter-finals, a week...

2 months ago

Two Nix named in All Whites for ‘Soccer Ashes’

Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer and experienced fullback Tim Payne have been called up to the All Whites squad for next month’s internationals against Australia. New Zealand will square off against the Socceroos in Canberra and Auckland for the Soccer...