https://wellington.gen.nz/wellington-phoenix Wellington Phoenix newsitems https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/kelly-heald-added-to-all-whites/ The Phoenix have earned yet more recognition on the international stage. Lukas Kelly-Heald has been added to the All Whites squad to face India twice this month. The defender has played every minute for the Nix across their four games... The post Kelly-Heald added to All Whites appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/kelly-heald-added-to-all-whites/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-11-09T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-league-men-matchweek-4-review/ The Wellington Phoenix have earned their first New Zealand derby point to stay unbeaten through four rounds this season. Wild and wet conditions played a huge part in a match that was initially delayed by an hour due to lightning.... The post A-League Men Matchweek 4 Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-league-men-matchweek-4-review/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-11-07T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-league-men-matchweek-4-preview/ The Wellington Phoenix are sticking to their guns ahead of the first New Zealand derby of the season. The Nix take on reigning champions Auckland FC at GoMedia Stadium this weekend, but the derby is just business as usual for... The post A-League Men Matchweek 4 Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-league-men-matchweek-4-preview/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-matchweek-4-review/ The Wellington Phoenix have put a notch in the wins column. Tameka Yallop and Indiah-Paige Riley both opened their Phoenix accounts at either end of the game as the Nix beat Adelaide United 2-0 at ServiceFM Stadium. After going ahead... The post Ninja A-League Matchweek 4 Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-matchweek-4-review/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-matchweek-4-preview/ Improvements are needed for the Wellington Phoenix. Still looking for their first win of the campaign, the side travels to ServiceFM Stadium this Friday night to take on Adelaide United. Head coach Bev Priestman is disappointed by the performance last... The post Ninja A-League Matchweek 4 Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-matchweek-4-preview/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-11-05T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/double-digit-nix-at-age-group-world-cup/ The Wellington Phoenix have provided the backbone of the New Zealand squad for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. A remarkable 11 players from the 21-strong side have been picked from the Nix academy, and will feature for the junior All... The post Double-digit Nix at age-group World Cup appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/double-digit-nix-at-age-group-world-cup/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-11-03T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/seven-nix-to-face-india/ The All Whites have taken notice of the Wellington Phoenix’s start to the A-League Men season. Almost a third of the All Whites squad named for this month’s internationals against India are Phoenix players, with seven players selected. Centre back... The post Seven Nix to face India appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/seven-nix-to-face-india/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-matchweek-3-review/ The Wellington Phoenix have made it three games without a win to open the Ninja A-League season. The long trip to Perth has left them empty-handed after a first-half double saw Perth Glory take a 2-0 win at HBF Park... The post Ninja A-League Matchweek 3 Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-matchweek-3-review/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-11-01T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-league-men-matchweek-3-review/ The Wellington Phoenix have stayed perfect in the A-League Men. Corban Piper’s continued hot streak plus two goals from substitutes have earned the Nix a 3-0 win away to Newcastle on Halloween night. Piper struck first to open the scoring... The post A-League Men Matchweek 3 Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-league-men-matchweek-3-review/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-10-31T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-league-men-matchweek-3-preview/ The Wellington Phoenix are looking to keep the good times rolling. The Nix sit top of the table after two games, as the only side to win both opening fixtures. However, head coach Chris Greenacre isn’t paying any attention to... The post A-League Men Matchweek 3 Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-league-men-matchweek-3-preview/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-matchweek-3-preview/ The Wellington Phoenix have their sights set on their first win of the season. The Nix have made the long trip to Perth to take on the Glory this Sunday in a game that will kick off just before midnight... The post Ninja A-League Matchweek 3 Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-matchweek-3-preview/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/academy-duo-earn-pro-contracts/ The Wellington Phoenix have promoted another pair of players from the academy. Luke Mitchell and Dylan Gardiner, both 20, have both been rewarded with their maiden pro contracts. Midfielder Mitchell has signed a three-year deal, with the first two years... The post Academy duo earn pro contracts appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/academy-duo-earn-pro-contracts/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/gazley-backs-the-nix-once-again/ Wellington Phoenix is proud to announce that Gazley has renewed its partnership with the Club. The two Wellington institutions are now in the sixth year of their relationship. Gazley is a family-owned business that has served Wellington and the Kapiti... The post Gazley backs the Nix once again appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. kapiti places Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/gazley-backs-the-nix-once-again/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-release-pair-of-alternate-kits/ The Wellington Phoenix have unveiled their alternate kits for the 2026-27 A-League season. Shooting the release video at Wellington Airport, where every away trip starts for the Phoenix, was a natural fit for two kits that celebrate the beginning... The post Phoenix release pair of alternate kits appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-release-pair-of-alternate-kits/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-league-men-matchweek-2-review/ The Wellington Phoenix have gone top of the embryonic A-League table. A comfortable 2-0 win over the Central Coast Mariners at Hnry Stadium has given the club their best ever start to an A-League men’s season. Rafael Durán scored his... The post A-League Men Matchweek 2 Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-league-men-matchweek-2-review/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-10-25T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-matchweek-2-review/ The Wellington Phoenix have fought their way to a first point of the season. The Nix nearly managed to turn their game against Melbourne Victory fully around after going 1-0 down, but had to settle for a share of the... The post Ninja A-League Matchweek 2 Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-matchweek-2-review/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-10-25T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-matchweek-2-preview/ The Wellington Phoenix are prepared to bounce back from opening day defeat. Last Sunday’s 2-1 loss to reigning champions Melbourne City had plenty of positives despite the scoreline, and head coach Bev Priestman knows what she’s after this weekend against... The post Ninja A-League Matchweek 2 Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-matchweek-2-preview/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-league-men-matchweek-2-preview/ The Wellington Phoenix are ready to capitalise on their momentum. After an impressive win over Melbourne Victory first time out, the Nix take on Central Coast Mariners at home on Sunday. Head coach Chris Greenacre has wiped the slate clean... The post A-League Men Matchweek 2 Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-league-men-matchweek-2-preview/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-league-men-matchweek-1-review/ The Wellington Phoenix have made a dream beginning to their A-League Men season, beating Melbourne Victory 2-1. Riley Bidois scored with his first touch after coming on as a substitute to give the Nix a late lead at Hnry Stadium.... The post A-League Men Matchweek 1 Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-league-men-matchweek-1-review/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-10-18T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-matchweek-1-review/ The Wellington Phoenix women have fallen to Melbourne City yet again. Despite Wellington taking the lead in the second half, two set-piece goals for City condemned them to a 2-1 opening day defeat at Hnry Stadium. The Nix dominated much... The post Ninja A-League Matchweek 1 Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-matchweek-1-review/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-10-18T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-league-men-matchweek-1-preview/ It’s the dawn of a new era for the Wellington Phoenix men as Chris Greenacre begins his first season as permanent Nix head coach. The Phoenix begin their 20th A-League Men season by facing Melbourne Victory in a nod to... The post A-League Men Matchweek 1 Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-league-men-matchweek-1-preview/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-10-17T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-add-four-on-youth-deals/ The Wellington Phoenix have added to their women’s squad for the 2026-27 season with four youth development agreements. Striker Lily Brazendale, midfielder Sienna Candy, defender Freya Des Fountain, and goalkeeper Addie Ferris will all be part of the first team... The post Nix add four on youth deals appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-add-four-on-youth-deals/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-matchweek-1-preview/ There’s no time for the Wellington Phoenix to ease into the Ninja A-League season, with a grand final rematch on tap. The Nix take on reigning champions Melbourne City, whom they have never beaten, this Sunday to open their season. ... The post Ninja A-League Matchweek 1 Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-matchweek-1-preview/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/laras-back/ Lara Wall has earnt a new contract with the Wellington Phoenix. The Football Ferns fullback has re-signed with the club on the eve of the 2026-27 Ninja A-League. Wall was farewelled by the Phoenix during the off season after making... The post Lara’s back! appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/laras-back/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/open-invite-to-mens-friendly/ The Wellington Phoenix are throwing open the gates for the men’s next pre-season match. The Phoenix men are playing host to Wellington Olympic at their training base, the New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS), on Saturday, September 5.... The post Open invite to men’s friendly appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/open-invite-to-mens-friendly/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-27T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/further-recognition-for-young-nix-forward/ Pia Vlok has been nominated for the Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) young women’s footballer of the year award. The young Phoenix forward is one of six nominees selected by an expert panel of past players and media representatives based on... The post Further recognition for young Nix forward appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/further-recognition-for-young-nix-forward/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-27T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/exciting-football-ferns-forward-returns-home/ The Wellington Phoenix have added further international quality to the women’s squad for the upcoming 2026-27 Ninja A-League. The Phoenix have signed Football Ferns forward Indiah-Paige Riley on a two-year deal. Riley, 24, has been a key player for the... The post Exciting Football Ferns forward returns home appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/exciting-football-ferns-forward-returns-home/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-26T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/date-set-for-porirua-park-return/ The Wellington Phoenix women will return to their Porirua Park fortress in November. Ahead of the full Ninja A-League draw being released tomorrow (Friday, August 21), the Phoenix can reveal the women’s matchweek five fixture against Sydney FC will be... The post Date set for Porirua Park return appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. porirua places Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/date-set-for-porirua-park-return/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-20T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/womens-fixtures-released/ The full Wellington Phoenix women’s schedule has been unveiled for the club’s eagerly awaited 20th season. The Phoenix women will play at least seven of their 10 home matches at their Porirua Park fortress, starting from Sunday, November 15 as... The post Women’s fixtures released appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. porirua places Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/womens-fixtures-released/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-20T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/three-phoenix-in-new-zealand-u-19-squad/ Three Wellington Phoenix players have been named in the New Zealand squad competing at the OFC U-19 Championship in September. Eamonn McCarron, Dan Nelson, and Jayden Smith have all been selected and will travel to Samoa to compete as part... The post Three Phoenix in New Zealand U-19 squad appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/three-phoenix-in-new-zealand-u-19-squad/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-20T00:00:00Z