https://wellington.gen.nz/wellington-phoenix Wellington Phoenix newsitems 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 https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/grand-final-rematch-to-open-new-womens-season/ The Wellington Phoenix will play host to Melbourne City to kick start the 2026-27 Ninja A-League. As revealed exclusively on the A-Leagues app this morning, the two grand finalists will square off at Hnry Stadium on Sunday, October 18, five... The post Grand final rematch to open new women’s season appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/grand-final-rematch-to-open-new-womens-season/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-19T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/the-phoenix-men-have-a-new-no-9/ The Wellington Phoenix have made their first new visa signing for the 2026-27 Isuzu UTE A-League. The Phoenix have secured the signature of Mexican striker Rafael Durán on a two-year deal. Durán, 28, has played more than 300 professional matches,... The post The Phoenix men have a new no. 9 appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/the-phoenix-men-have-a-new-no-9/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-18T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/eight-phoenix-in-junior-football-ferns/ Over a third of the junior Football Ferns squad competing at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup come from the Phoenix, with eight ‘Nix named in the side. Mikaela Bangalan, Zoe Benson, Lily Brazendale, Freya Des Fountain, Alyssha Eglinton, Mackenzie... The post Eight Phoenix in Junior Football Ferns appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/eight-phoenix-in-junior-football-ferns/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-17T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/fraser-farewells-the-nix/ Macey Fraser and the Wellington Phoenix have mutually agreed to terminate the remainder of her contract with the club. The talented midfielder made seven substitute appearances for the Phoenix in their history-making 2025-26 Ninja A-League season after sitting out the... The post Fraser farewells the Nix appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/fraser-farewells-the-nix/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-12T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/matildas-and-a-leagues-icon-joins-the-nix/ The Wellington Phoenix have added a fifth Ninja A-League All Star to the women’s squad. The Phoenix have made another statement signing, securing decorated midfielder Tameka Yallop for the 2026-27 season and potentially beyond. Yallop is an Australian football legend.... The post Matildas and A-Leagues icon joins the Nix appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/matildas-and-a-leagues-icon-joins-the-nix/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-11T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-confirm-more-womens-departures/ The Wellington Phoenix have farewelled a further three members of the women’s history-making 2025-26 squad. Lara Wall, Daisy Brazendale and Mackenzie Anthony are off contract and won’t be re-signing with the Phoenix. Head coach Bev Priestman has thanked all three... The post Nix confirm more women’s departures appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-confirm-more-womens-departures/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-10T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-giving-back-to-grassroots-for-season-20/ The Wellington Phoenix have a new initiative to help the local football clubs that are the lifeblood of the game in Aotearoa. To mark the Phoenix’s 20th anniversary season it has launched Give Back to Grassroots to assist community clubs... The post Nix giving back to grassroots for season 20 appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-giving-back-to-grassroots-for-season-20/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-support-updated-apl-proposal/ The Wellington Phoenix is backing the updated proposal the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has put to Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) with a view to finalising a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the 2026-27 A-Leagues. APL has invited PFA to... The post Nix support updated APL proposal appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-support-updated-apl-proposal/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/kiwi-football-great-joins-the-nix/ The Wellington Phoenix have made a statement signing ahead of the 2026-27 Ninja A-League. The Phoenix have secured the signature of decorated defender Abby Erceg on a one-year deal. Erceg, 36, is one of New Zealand’s greatest footballers. On top... The post Kiwi football great joins the Nix appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/kiwi-football-great-joins-the-nix/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/special-membership-deal-for-anniversary-season/ The Wellington Phoenix are celebrating their 20th season with a 20% early bird discount on club memberships*. It’s on top of the Phoenix already reducing the price of season passes up to 33% in response to the cost of living... The post Special membership deal for anniversary season appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/special-membership-deal-for-anniversary-season/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-04T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/exciting-young-attacking-player-signs-first-pro-deal-with-the-nix/ Zoe Benson has become the first women’s player to commit to the Wellington Phoenix through to 2029. The New Zealand age-group international has signed a three-year contract with the Phoenix, the first two years of which are on scholarship terms.... The post Exciting young attacking player signs first pro deal with the Nix appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/exciting-young-attacking-player-signs-first-pro-deal-with-the-nix/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-07-31T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/four-nix-named-to-a-league-all-stars/ The Wellington Phoenix are proud to have had four players selected in the Ninja A-League All Stars for next month’s match against Women’s Super League (WSL) giants Chelsea FC in Sydney. Pia Vlok, Makala Woods, Grace Jale and Brooke Nunn... The post Four Nix named to A-League All Stars appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/four-nix-named-to-a-league-all-stars/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-07-28T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-agree-to-brooke-smith-transfer/ Luke Brooke-Smith has finalised a move to the English Football League Championship. The Wellington Phoenix have accepted an undisclosed transfer fee from Portsmouth FC for the exciting young forward to join the two-time FA Cup champions. Brooke-Smith has made 33... The post Nix agree to Brooke-Smith transfer appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-agree-to-brooke-smith-transfer/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-07-28T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-partner-with-pacific-radiology-for-another-season/ The Wellington Phoenix are delighted to have extended their partnership with Pacific Radiology. Pacific Radiology are part of New Zealand’s largest medical imaging provider, RHCNZ, with a nationwide network of 67 clinics. The partnership, which started in 2023, has given... The post Nix partner with Pacific Radiology for another season appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-partner-with-pacific-radiology-for-another-season/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-07-28T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/14-for-14/ The Wellington Phoenix are thrilled to announce Alex Rufer has committed to a remarkable 14th and 15th seasons with the club. The All Whites midfielder, who has worn the no. 14 shirt since joining the Phoenix as a teenager in... The post 14 for 14 appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/14-for-14/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-07-26T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nine-nix-lift-ofc-u-16-championship/ Nine Wellington Phoenix academy players were involved as New Zealand lifted the U-16 OFC Championship on Sunday in Port Moresby. The final saw the Young All Whites cruise to a 5-0 win against Fiji. Zach Cashmore grabbed the opener, while... The post Nine Nix lift OFC U-16 Championship appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nine-nix-lift-ofc-u-16-championship/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-07-26T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-sign-pacy-american-wingback/ The Wellington Phoenix have added some extra athleticism and technical quality to the women’s squad for the 2026-27 Ninja A-League. The Phoenix have signed American wingback Kam Pickett for the upcoming season. Pickett played at Pepperdine University in California and... The post Nix sign pacy American wingback appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-sign-pacy-american-wingback/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-07-22T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-confirm-more-mens-departures/ The Wellington Phoenix have farewelled a further three members of the men’s 2025-26 squad. Attacking midfielders Ramy Najjarine, Sander Kartum and Sarpreet Singh came off contract with the Phoenix at the start of the month and won’t be returning to... The post Nix confirm more men’s departures appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-confirm-more-mens-departures/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z