Macey Fraser

Macey Fraser rejoined the Wellington Phoenix on a three-year contract in September after the Football Ferns midfielder was released by National Women’s Soccer League club Utah Royals.

Originally from Canterbury, Fraser was one of the first women to join the Phoenix academy in 2021.

She signed with the Nix women for their third A-League season and had a breakout maiden professional campaign, scoring three goals and leading the team with five assists.

It resulted in Fraser making a record transfer to Utah Royals.

She represented New Zealand at both under-17 and under-20 level and made her senior bow in early 2024.

Fraser has been a regular in Ferns squads since and was called up to the national team for the Paris Olympics.

> 2024-25 season

Macey Fraser made four appearances for Utah Royals in the 2024 NWSL before injury curtailed her season.

Fraser was limited to five appearances for Utah in 2025, the last of which was in April.

Her contract was mutually terminated at the start of September and she signed with the Phoenix the following week.

“It’s been on my mind for a while to return to the Phoenix,” Fraser said. “I have a bit of unfinished business at the club.

“I grew up watching the Phoenix with my family and I’m really grateful for them giving me my start in professional football. To win a league with the Phoenix is my dream.

“Obviously I haven’t had the minutes I wanted at Utah Royals. It’s important for me to get back playing football again.

“I looked at my options and I said I just want to go somewhere I can completely focus on my football and not worry about a language barrier or moving to a new place, so I thought why not go back to the Phoenix.”