Wellington Phoenix / July 2025
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Nix men draw Nunawading City in the Cup
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- The Wellington Phoenix are one of four clubs that will travel to Melbourne for the next round of the Hahn Australia Cup. The Phoenix have drawn Nunawading City FC in the round of 16, which will be played from August... The post Nix men draw Nunawading City in the Cup appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Olympic champion coach returning to football with the Phoenix
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- A major statement of intent from the Wellington Phoenix with the club appointing arguably the best credentialed coach in A-League history. Bev Priestman, who guided Canada to Olympic gold in Tokyo, will take charge of the Phoenix women for the... The post Olympic champion coach returning to football with the Phoenix appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Academy Roundup – Week 18
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- A weekend of mixed fortunes for the Wellington Phoenix academy. Both Central League teams suffered rare losses which dented their title hopes. The men’s reserves went down 2-1 to Petone. Luke Flowerdew continued his personal momentum, scoring again after netting... The post Academy Roundup – Week 18 appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Australia Cup Round of 32 Match Review
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- Lukas Kelly-Heald has sent the Wellington Phoenix through to the last 16 of the Australia Cup. The academy graduate has scored the decisive spot kick as the Phoenix have beaten Perth Glory 8-7 in a dramatic penalty shootout played in... The post Australia Cup Round of 32 Match Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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New A-Leagues seasons to start in October
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- The start and end dates have been confirmed for the 2025-26 A-Leagues. Football Australia has released its domestic match calendar, which includes the Isuzu UTE A-League men and the Ninja A-League women seasons. The Isuzu UTE A-League will commence from... The post New A-Leagues seasons to start in October appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Australia Cup Round of 32 Match Preview
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- Another opportunity for the Wellington Phoenix’s past and present academy players to showcase themselves early in pre-season for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. Just eight days on from the momentous 1-0 win over Wrexham AFC at Sky Stadium, the Phoenix... The post Australia Cup Round of 32 Match Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Gazley recommits to the Nix
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- The Wellington Phoenix are thrilled to have Gazley Motors on board as one of the club’s premium partners for a fifth season. Gazley is one of Wellington’s most successful family-owned businesses and has been servicing the local community for more... The post Gazley recommits to the Nix appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Jaber signs new multi-year deal with the Nix
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- Tiana Jaber believes the Wellington Phoenix provides the best environment for her to continue to grow as a footballer. The Lebanon international has signed a two-year contract extension with the Phoenix, extending her stay in Wellington until the end of... The post Jaber signs new multi-year deal with the Nix appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Left-side attacker joins the Nix
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- The Wellington Phoenix have lured Carlo Armiento back to the Isuzu UTE A-League. The Phoenix have signed the former Adelaide United, Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar forward for the 2025-26 season. Armiento, 26, spent the past year with Turris in... The post Left-side attacker joins the Nix appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Academy Roundup – Week 17
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- Another positive weekend for the Wellington Phoenix academy. In the Central League, the U18 women snatched a dramatic win over Petone. Down 1-0 at halftime, a penalty from Olivia Goodwin and an injury time winner for Mackenzie Bryant secured all... The post Academy Roundup – Week 17 appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Academy takes centre stage as Nix stun Wrexham
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- The Wellington Phoenix academy turned heads on the world stage on Saturday night. A remarkable 21 past or present Phoenix academy players helped Wellington stun global football sensations Wrexham AFC 1-0 in front of 25,399 fans at Sky Stadium, with... The post Academy takes centre stage as Nix stun Wrexham appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Wellington Phoenix vs Wrexham AFC Match Preview
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- The Wellington Phoenix are “buzzing” on the eve of their much-anticipated pre-season match with Wrexham AFC. The Phoenix are playing host to the Red Dragons in the final leg of their ‘Down Under Tour’ at Sky Stadium on Saturday. Wrexham... The post Wellington Phoenix vs Wrexham AFC Match Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Eight Nix in U16 All Whites squad
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- The Wellington Phoenix feature heavily in the New Zealand squad to compete in the OFC U16 Men’s Championship. With eight academy players named, the Nix are the biggest contributors to the side looking to defend their title in the Solomon... The post Eight Nix in U16 All Whites squad appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Proven goal scorer joins the Nix
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- A major coup for the Wellington Phoenix. The Phoenix have secured the signature of Nepal women’s captain Sabitra Bhandari for the next two Ninja A-League seasons. Bhandari, 29, has been a prolific goal scorer for both club and country. The... The post Proven goal scorer joins the Nix appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Football Fern signs on for another season
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- Grace Jale is the latest Kiwi to recommit to the Wellington Phoenix. The Football Fern has re-signed with the Phoenix for the 2025-26 Ninja A-League season, following fellow forward Emma Main and centre back Mackenzie Barry in extending her stay... The post Football Fern signs on for another season appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Experienced assistant coach to join Italiano’s staff
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- Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano has a new right-hand man. Brazilian Kelly Guimarães has been appointed Italiano’s lead assistant coach for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League season. Guimarães has been an assistant coach for the past decade, spending time... The post Experienced assistant coach to join Italiano’s staff appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Academy Roundup – Week 16
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- A mixed weekend for the Wellington Phoenix academy. There was a tough loss for the men’s reserves against Miramar Rangers. Despite leading 2-1 after a Luke Flowerdew brace, Miramar came back to win 3-2, aided by two second-half red cards... The post Academy Roundup – Week 16 appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Nix land exciting Nigerian striker
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- The Wellington Phoenix have made a major splash with their first men’s signing for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. The Phoenix have signed Nigerian striker Ifeanyi Eze to lead the men’s attack in the upcoming season.Eze, 26, is coming off... The post Nix land exciting Nigerian striker appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Sharkey named in U16 Ferns squad
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- Madison Sharkey has been named in the U16 Football Ferns squad to compete in the OFC Women’s Championship next month in Samoa. The tournament doubles as qualifying for the U17 World Cup to take place next year. Sharkey has been... The post Sharkey named in U16 Ferns squad appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Nix farewell foundation fullback
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- The Wellington Phoenix have parted ways with Zoe McMeeken. The athletic fullback has been an integral member of the Phoenix women’s team since it was established in 2021 and is one of only three players to have played 50 Ninja... The post Nix farewell foundation fullback appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Entelar Group front-of-shirt for men’s new home kit
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- Dynasty Sport has paid homage to the Wellington Phoenix’s past in designing the men’s home strip for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. The first kit unveiled by the club’s new apparel partner sees a return to our traditional yellow and... The post Entelar Group front-of-shirt for men’s new home kit appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Barry signs on for a fifth season with the Nix
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- Mackenzie Barry has unfinished business at the Wellington Phoenix. The combative centre back has re-signed with the Phoenix for the 2025-26 Ninja A-League, extending her stay at the club to a fifth season. Barry, 24, has been a mainstay at... The post Barry signs on for a fifth season with the Nix appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Nix farewell women’s visa players
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- The Wellington Phoenix will have a new group of visa players for the 2025-26 Ninja A-League. The Phoenix can confirm Portuguese goalkeeper Carolina Vilão, English striker Olivia Fergusson, Americans Maya McCutcheon and Alivia Kelly and Japanese winger Mebae Tanaka will... The post Nix farewell women’s visa players appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Home semi-final for the women’s reserves
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- The Wellington Phoenix women’s reserves will play host to Cashmere Technical for a place in the final of the Delivereasy Chatham Cup. The Phoenix women’s reserves have drawn the two-time defending South Island League champions in the semi-finals. The last... The post Home semi-final for the women’s reserves appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Phoenix academy sides lift two trophies
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- A brilliant week for the Wellington Phoenix academy, with both sides in action lifting trophies. The women’s reserves faced Waterside Karori in the Kate Sheppard Cup quarterfinal, a match that doubled as the Kelly Cup final, for the best performing... The post Phoenix academy sides lift two trophies appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Cope joins men’s coaching staff
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- The Wellington Phoenix men have a new goalkeeper coach for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. Former Perth Glory goalkeeper coach and academy operations manager Dylan Cope has been appointed to the role with the Phoenix. Cope replaces Ruben Parker, who... The post Cope joins men’s coaching staff appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Main Train signs on for another two seasons
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- Emma Main has become the first women’s player to commit to the Wellington Phoenix through until the end of the 2026-27 Ninja A-League. The versatile forward, affectionately known as the Main Train, has signed a two-year contract extension with the... The post Main Train signs on for another two seasons appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Dynasty Sport to kit the Nix
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- The Wellington Phoenix are thrilled to announce Dynasty Sport is the club’s new apparel partner. The proudly Kiwi brand has been supplying its high quality on and off-field sportswear to professional and grassroots sporting organisations throughout New Zealand, Australia and... The post Dynasty Sport to kit the Nix appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Phoenix confirm departures of three men’s players
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- Stefan Colakovski, Chico Geraldes and Dublin Boon have not returned to the Wellington Phoenix for the first week of pre-season training. The Phoenix have decided against offering the trio new contacts for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. Director of football... The post Phoenix confirm departures of three men’s players appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Men’s first team update
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- You’ve sent us hundreds of questions about the men’s first team squad and the club’s plans for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. We sat down with director of football Shaun Gill to answer as many as possible. You can view... The post Men’s first team update appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Details confirmed for Australia Cup tie
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- The Wellington Phoenix will play Perth Glory eight days after this month’s much-anticipated match against Wrexham AFC. The two sides will square off at the Sam Kerr Football Centre in Perth on Sunday, July 27 in the Australia Cup round... The post Details confirmed for Australia Cup tie appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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