Indiah-Paige Riley

Indiah-Paige Riley joined the Wellington Phoenix from Women’s Super League club Crystal Palace, on a two-year deal, in August.

The exciting forward has been a key player for the Ferns since switching allegiance from Australia in 2022 and featured in all of New Zealand’s matches at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Paris Olympics in 2024.

Riley started her senior career at the Brisbane Roar in 2018 and played two seasons with her hometown club before moving to DBK Fortuna Hjørring in Denmark.

She spent more than two years playing in the top Danish division before a brief return to the Roar at the start of 2023.

Riley then joined PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands for the 2023-24 season.

She signed with Crystal Palace in August 2024 and scored their first-ever home goal in the Women’s Super League, netting the opener against Everton within a minute of kick-off.

Riley went on to make 15 appearances in England’s top flight during the 2024-25 season, scoring two goals.

She played one game for the Matildas in 2021 before switching allegiance to her country of birth.

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Indiah-Paige Riley featured 12 times for Crystal Palace in all competitions including in Super League 2 following their relegation.

Her season was curtailed by injury and she left Palace upon the expiry of her contract.

Riley “can’t wait” to play for New Zealand’s only professional women’s team.

“I’m so excited. I haven’t really played too much football in New Zealand, but every time I get to do it with the Ferns I love it.

“So to be able to play in front of Kiwis week-in, week-out is something I’m really looking forward to.”