https://wellington.gen.nz/wellington-phoenix Wellington Phoenix newsitems https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/coleman-returns-to-the-nix-in-a-new-role/ The Wellington Phoenix have brought Steve Coleman home from North America to help usher in a new era for the men’s first team. Coleman has been appointed Chris Greenacre’s lead assistant coach for the upcoming Isuzu UTE A-League season. The... The post Coleman returns to the Nix in a new role appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/coleman-returns-to-the-nix-in-a-new-role/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/sloane-rodrigues-departs/ The Wellington Phoenix can confirm that Gabriel Sloane-Rodrigues has left the club following a mutual termination of his contract. After joining the Phoenix academy at the age of 14 in 2022, Sloane-Rodrigues made his A-League debut two years later, becoming... The post Sloane-Rodrigues departs appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/sloane-rodrigues-departs/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-07-03T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nine-nix-off-to-ofc-u-16-championship/ There will be a heavy Wellington Phoenix presence at the upcoming OFC U-16 Championship, with nine Nix academy players selected in the New Zealand squad. Ethan Amyes, Tristan Bancroft, Caleb Brown, Zach Cashmore, Jack Clegg, Vasilios Kastrinakis, Cruz Pietersen, London... The post Nine Nix off to OFC U-16 Championship appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nine-nix-off-to-ofc-u-16-championship/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-at-the-forefront-of-player-development/ The Wellington Phoenix are proud to be one of only two clubs in Aotearoa to be delivering the FIFA talent development scheme. The scheme, developed in partnership with New Zealand Football, aims to identify, support and develop the country’s most... The post Nix at the forefront of player development appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-at-the-forefront-of-player-development/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-06-23T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-confirm-womens-departures-2/ The Wellington Phoenix have farewelled five members of the women’s record-breaking 2025-26 squad. Lucía León, Emma Pijnenburg, Tessel Middag, Ella McMillan and Ela Jerez are off contract and won’t be re-signing with the Phoenix. The club thanks them all for... The post Nix confirm women’s departures appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-confirm-womens-departures-2/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-06-23T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-agree-to-payne-transfer/ Tim Payne is making a lifechanging move to one of South America’s biggest clubs. The Wellington Phoenix have accepted an undisclosed fee from Club Olimpia for the All Whites fullback to join the 48-time Paraguay champions. The transfer is subject... The post Phoenix agree to Payne transfer appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-agree-to-payne-transfer/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-06-18T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-give-young-midfielder-a-chance-to-prove-himself/ The Wellington Phoenix have shown faith in Fin Roa Conchie by re-signing the young midfielder for the 2026-27 Isuzu UTE A-League season. Roa Conchie, 22, has made 34 appearances for the Phoenix over the past three A-League seasons after graduating... The post Nix give young midfielder a chance to prove himself appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-give-young-midfielder-a-chance-to-prove-himself/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-06-18T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/young-keeper-signs-on-for-another-season-with-the-nix/ The Wellington Phoenix have secured another key member of the women’s goalkeeping union. Aimee Danieli has followed Football Ferns goalkeeper Victoria Esson in re-signing with the Phoenix for the 2026-27 Ninja A-League. Danieli, 21, served as Esson’s back-up during the... The post Young ‘keeper signs on for another season with the Nix appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/young-keeper-signs-on-for-another-season-with-the-nix/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-06-17T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-to-the-fore-on-the-global-stage/ The Wellington Phoenix are cheering on a remarkable 14 past and present players at FIFA World Cup 2026. Social media sensation Tim Payne isn’t the only Phoenix player in action at the men’s global football showpiece in North America. Payne... The post Phoenix to the fore on the global stage appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-to-the-fore-on-the-global-stage/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-06-15T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-re-sign-football-ferns-keeper/ The Wellington Phoenix are delighted to have kept hold of another key member of the women’s history-making side. The Phoenix have re-signed Football Ferns goalkeeper Victoria Esson for the 2026-27 Ninja A-League. Esson started 22 of the team’s 23 matches... The post Nix re-sign Football Ferns ‘keeper appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-re-sign-football-ferns-keeper/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-06-11T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/championship-winning-fullback-returns-home/ James McGarry has rejoined the Wellington Phoenix to help the club lift its first major trophy. The experienced fullback, who won the A-League championship with Central Coast in 2023, has signed on with the Phoenix for the next two Isuzu... The post Championship-winning fullback returns home appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/championship-winning-fullback-returns-home/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-06-09T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/eze-bids-farewell/ The Wellington Phoenix can confirm Ifeanyi Eze will not be returning to the capital. The Nigerian striker has decided to pursue options outside of the Isuzu UTE A-League after a standout season in Wellington which finished with him sharing the... The post Eze bids farewell appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/eze-bids-farewell/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-06-08T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/getting-to-know-the-least-known-player-at-the-world-cup/ Wellington Phoenix fullback Tim Payne has had an unforgettable week, seeing his following on Instagram grow from four thousand to almost five million. His newfound fame came after Argentine content creator El Scarso identified him as the “least-known” player at... The post Getting to know the “least-known” player at the World Cup appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/getting-to-know-the-least-known-player-at-the-world-cup/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-06-03T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/promotions-for-two-academy-staff/ The Wellington Phoenix academy have looked internally to bolster their staff following Chris Greenacre’s elevation to the men’s first team. Joshua Neff has replaced Greenacre as the men’s reserves head coach while also being named assistant academy director. Cam Grieve... The post Promotions for two academy staff appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/promotions-for-two-academy-staff/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-confirm-mens-departures/ The Wellington Phoenix have farewelled seven members of the men’s 2025-26 squad. Josh Oluwayemi, Paulo Retre, Carlo Armiento, Manjrekar James, Dan Edwards, Luke Supyk and Nikola Mileusnic are off contract at the end of next month and won’t be re-signing... The post Nix confirm men’s departures appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-confirm-mens-departures/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-05-29T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-sign-towering-young-keeper-to-his-first-pro-contract/ Eamonn McCarron has become the first player to commit to the Wellington Phoenix through until the end of the 2028-29 Isuzu UTE A-League. The 1.99m tall goalkeeper has put pen to paper on his first pro contract, signing a three... The post Nix sign towering young ‘keeper to his first pro contract appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-sign-towering-young-keeper-to-his-first-pro-contract/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-05-28T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-re-sign-technically-gifted-midfielder/ The Wellington Phoenix have moved quickly to extend Kazuki Nagasawa’s contract for a further season. The Japanese midfielder was the one ever-present member of the men’s side during the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League, starting all 26 of the Phoenix’s matches,... The post Nix re-sign technically gifted midfielder appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-re-sign-technically-gifted-midfielder/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/bangalan-promoted-to-first-team/ The Wellington Phoenix have a final addition to their squad for their maiden playoffs, with midfielder Mikaela Bangalan signing a youth development agreement. Bangalan, 18, only joined the Phoenix academy this year but has quickly impressed head coach Bev Priestman... The post Bangalan promoted to first team appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/bangalan-promoted-to-first-team/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-semi-final-1st-leg-match-preview/ After a long wait the Wellington Phoenix’s maiden Ninja A-League finals campaign has arrived. The Phoenix will visit Brisbane Roar in the first leg of their semi-final on Sunday, a month to the day since their final regular season match... The post Ninja A-League Semi-Final 1st Leg Match Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-semi-final-1st-leg-match-preview/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/womens-player-of-the-year-recommits-to-the-nix/ Grace Jale is the latest player to re-sign with the Wellington Phoenix for the 2026-27 Ninja A-League season. The club’s newly crowned women’s player of the year has committed to a fourth season with the Phoenix, joining Brooke Nunn, Makala... The post Women’s player of the year recommits to the Nix appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/womens-player-of-the-year-recommits-to-the-nix/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-appoint-first-hometown-head-coach/ The Wellington Phoenix are delighted to confirm Chris Greenacre has been appointed the men’s seventh head coach in club history. Greenacre, who has called Wellington home since 2009 when he joined the Phoenix as a player, will take charge of... The post Phoenix appoint first ‘hometown’ head coach appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-appoint-first-hometown-head-coach/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-come-together-to-celebrate/ The Wellington Phoenix have recognised their standout players, staff, volunteers and fans at the club’s annual awards night at Fraser Park. The women’s most capped player Mackenzie Barry has received the prestigious Lloyd Morrison Spirit of the Phoenix award, while... The post Nix come together to celebrate appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-come-together-to-celebrate/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-26-match-review-4/ The Wellington Phoenix’s Isuzu UTE A-League season has ended with a disappointing defeat. The Phoenix have been beaten 4-0 by Macarthur FC at Campbelltown Sports Stadium in Sydney after trailing 3-0 at halftime. It’s Wellington’s second biggest defeat of the... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 26 Match Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-26-match-review-4/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-26-match-preview-4/ The finals may be out of reach, but Wellington Phoenix head coach Chris Greenacre believes there’s still plenty for his side to play for. The Phoenix men bring down the curtain on their 2025-26 season against Macarthur FC at Campbelltown... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 26 Match Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-26-match-preview-4/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-04-23T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/venue-and-date-confirmed-for-home-semi-final-tickets-on-sale-this-week/ The Wellington Phoenix have locked in Porirua Park for the second leg of the women’s Ninja A-League semi-final. The Phoenix will square off against the highest placed winner from this weekend’s elimination finals for a place in the grand final,... The post Venue and date confirmed for home semi-final – tickets on sale this week appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. porirua places Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/venue-and-date-confirmed-for-home-semi-final-tickets-on-sale-this-week/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-04-20T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-25-match-review-4/ The Wellington Phoenix have brought down the curtain at Apollo Projects Stadium in style. Roared on by more than 11 thousand fans, the Phoenix have beaten Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1 in the final event at the home of Canterbury sport... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 25 Match Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-25-match-review-4/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-04-18T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-25-match-preview-4/ The Wellington Phoenix are making an “emotional” return to Christchurch as they bid to keep their Isuzu UTE A-League finals hopes alive. The Phoenix are playing host to Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday evening in what is the final sporting... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 25 Match Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-25-match-preview-4/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/mack-at-the-back-for-another-season/ The Wellington Phoenix are thrilled to announce the women’s most capped player is returning for a sixth season. Mackenzie Barry, who has been a rock at the back for the Phoenix since the women’s inaugural season, has re-signed with the... The post Mack at the back for another season appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/mack-at-the-back-for-another-season/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-04-14T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/main-ruled-out-of-finals-with-back-injury/ The Wellington Phoenix will be without Emma Main for their maiden Ninja A-League finals campaign. The experienced forward has a chronic lumbar spine injury, which saw her sit out the last four matches of the Phoenix’s record-breaking regular season. After... The post Main ruled out of finals with back injury appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/main-ruled-out-of-finals-with-back-injury/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-04-13T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-24-match-review-5/ Melbourne City have ended the Wellington Phoenix’s four-match unbeaten run and severely dented the team’s finals hopes. The reigning champions have beaten the Phoenix 2-0 at AAMI Park in Melbourne with goals in each half. The Nix were unfortunate to... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 24 Match Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-24-match-review-5/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-04-12T00:00:00Z