Olivia Ingham

Olivia Ingham was the first female player to join the Wellington Phoenix academy, arriving in 2021 from North Wellington FC.

She signed a three-year scholarship deal with the Phoenix in August 2023, her first professional contract.

At the time she was the reigning academy player of the year, having impressed throughout her time in the reserves.

However she ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament the previous December, which ruled her out of a large part of the 2023-24 season.

Ingham came off the bench against Canberra United in March 2024 to make her first senior appearance.

She was also selected for the Junior Football Ferns squad for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia and appeared in two matches as a substitute.

Ingham was upgraded to a full senior contract for the 24-25 campaign.

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Olivia Ingham made eight appearances for the Wellington Phoenix in her second professional season, primarily as a substitute.

Ingham made her starting debut against Adelaide United in Unite Round and helped the Phoenix record their first win of the season.