https://wellington.gen.nz/wellington-phoenix Wellington Phoenix newsitems 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 https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-24-match-review-4/ Wellington Phoenix head coach Chris Greenacre is calling for another brave showing from his players at AAMI Park. The Phoenix are returning to Melbourne’s rectangular stadium to play Melbourne City on Sunday afternoon, a week on from their drought-breaking 1-0... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 24 Match Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-24-match-review-4/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-20-match-review-2/ The Wellington Phoenix have taken a point from the best home team in this season’s Isuzu UTE A-League. The Phoenix have drawn 1-1 with Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium in Chris Greenacre’s second match in charge. Manjrekar James got the... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 20 Match Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-20-match-review-2/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-20-match-preview-4/ The Wellington Phoenix face their first trip across the ditch under head coach Chris Greenacre this Friday night. A high-flying Adelaide United team await at Coopers Stadium, though the Nix will take heart from a win and a draw in... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 20 Match Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-20-match-preview-4/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-19-match-review-4/ Another contentious refereeing decision has cost the Wellington Phoenix in Chris Greenacre’s first match back in charge. The Phoenix have been beaten 1-0 by Sydney FC at the newly named Hnry Stadium in Wellington after the referee overturned his decision... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 19 Match Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-19-match-review-4/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-match-preview-round-19/ A new era kicks off for the Wellington Phoenix men this weekend against Sydney FC. Chris Greenacre has taken the reins as head coach after Giancarlo Italiano’s resignation after last Saturday’s derby defeat. The first task on his agenda is... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Match Preview Round 19 appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-match-preview-round-19/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-27T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/match-day-guide-hnry-stadium/ Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC Your Matchday Schedule Venue: HNRY Stadium 🅿️ Parking 11:00am – Online car park sales close12:00pm – Car park opens 🎟️ Entry 1:30pm – Box Office opens2:00pm – Gates open Pre-game: Fuel your Nix pride at the Merch... The post Match Day Guide – Hnry Stadium appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. parking transport Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/match-day-guide-hnry-stadium/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-26T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/bespoke-family-designed-kit-released-for-maccas-match-for-good-double-header/ An eye-catching one-off Wellington Phoenix strip has been unveiled in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand (RMHC® NZ). Four families who are staying at RMHC NZ houses in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch have designed the bespoke kit for... The post Bespoke family-designed kit released for Macca’s Match For Good double-header appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/bespoke-family-designed-kit-released-for-maccas-match-for-good-double-header/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-25T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/club-icon-takes-charge-of-the-men/ Chris Greenacre has taken over as head coach of the Wellington Phoenix men following Giancarlo Italiano’s resignation. The club legend, who played 84 matches for the Phoenix from 2009 to 2012 before spending the next nine years as a first... The post Club icon takes charge of the men appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/club-icon-takes-charge-of-the-men/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-23T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-18-match-review-4/ Giancarlo Italiano has taken full responsibility for the Wellington Phoenix’s heavy derby defeat. The Phoenix have been beaten 5-0 by Auckland FC at Sky Stadium in Wellington after trailing 4-0 at halftime. It’s Wellington’s equal biggest home defeat and their... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 18 Match Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-18-match-review-4/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-21T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/chief-announces-his-resignation/ Giancarlo Italiano has stood down as men’s head coach following the 5-0 derby defeat to Auckland FC. Italiano has announced his resignation in his post-match media conference. “To lose 5-nil at home with the season still to play for is... The post Chief announces his resignation appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/chief-announces-his-resignation/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-21T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-18-match-preview-4/ The Wellington Phoenix are looking to finally chalk up their first New Zealand derby win this weekend. Head coach Giancarlo Italiano’s job has been made tougher with the news that on-loan All White Sarpreet Singh has been ruled out for... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 18 Match Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-18-match-preview-4/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-20T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-round-18-match-review-2/ Makala Woods has earned the Wellington Phoenix a rare point in Victoria before the Ninja A-League breaks for a fortnight. The American striker has scored her fourth goal since joining the club as an injury replacement to secure the Phoenix... The post Ninja A-League Round 18 Match Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-round-18-match-review-2/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-20T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/injury-setbacks-for-men-and-women/ The Wellington Phoenix have lost two New Zealand internationals to serious injuries ahead of their respective round 18 A-League matches. Football Ferns fullback Lara Wall and All Whites attacking midfielder Sarpreet Singh will both be sidelined for up to eight... The post Injury setbacks for men and women appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/injury-setbacks-for-men-and-women/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-19T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/match-day-guide-sky-stadium-2/ Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC We can’t wait to welcome you back to Sky Stadium. Check out everything you need to know before kick-off below. Matchday schedule Get ready to back your Phoenix, arrive early, soak up the atmosphere, and... The post Match Day Guide – Sky Stadium appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/match-day-guide-sky-stadium-2/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-19T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-round-18-match-preview-2/ The Wellington Phoenix are looking forward to getting “back on the horse” following just their fourth defeat of the season. The Phoenix are visiting last year’s beaten grand finalists the Melbourne Victory at the Home of the Matildas on Friday... The post Ninja A-League Round 18 Match Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-round-18-match-preview-2/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-19T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/international-call-up-for-leon/ Lucía León is the eighth Wellington Phoenix player selected to take part in upcoming qualifiers for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. The versatile Phoenix forward has been called up to the Dominican Republic national team for their CONCACAF qualifying matches... The post International call-up for León appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/international-call-up-for-leon/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-17T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-round-17-match-preview-2/ The Central Coast Mariners and a severe southerly have ended the Wellington Phoenix’s winning run at four matches. The defending champion Mariners have beaten the Phoenix 2-1 at Porirua Park in a match played in extreme wind and driving rain.... The post Ninja A-League Round 17 Match Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. porirua places Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-round-17-match-preview-2/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-15T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-round-17-match-preview/ Wellington Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman is ready for her team to take their game to the next level. The Nix take on reigning champions Central Coast Mariners at home this Sunday, with a win returning them to the top... The post Ninja A-League Round 17 Match Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-round-17-match-preview/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-14T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/match-day-guide-porirua-park-2/ WELLINGTON PHOENIX V CENTRAL COAST MARINERS Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners We can’t wait to welcome you to Porirua Park and hear you bring the noise! To make sure you’re fully prepared, we’ve gathered all the important information you... The post Match Day Guide – Porirua Park appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. porirua places Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/match-day-guide-porirua-park-2/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-13T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-17-match-review-3/ Some questionable officiating has denied the Wellington Phoenix a chance to move onto the cusp of the top six. The Phoenix have come back from 2-0 down at halftime to draw 2-2 with Wanderers at CommBank Stadium in Sydney, thanks... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 17 Match Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-17-match-review-3/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-13T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-17-match-preview-3/ Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano has welcomed Sarpreet Singh straight into his touring party for Friday night’s match at Western Sydney. The All Whites attacking midfielder arrived in Wellington last week and his return, on loan for the remainder... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 17 Match Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-17-match-preview-3/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-12T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-round-16-match-review-3/ The Wellington Phoenix have moved to the top of the Ninja A-League for the first time in the club’s history. The Phoenix have won their fourth straight match, beating Perth Glory 1-0 at Sky Stadium in Wellington, to move a... The post Ninja A-League Round 16 Match Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-round-16-match-review-3/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-06T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/welcome-home-sarpreet/ The Wellington Phoenix are thrilled to announce Sarpreet Singh has returned to the club to help the team’s push for its maiden major trophy. The 26-cap All White has signed with the Phoenix for the remainder of the 2025-26 Isuzu... The post Welcome home Sarpreet! appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/welcome-home-sarpreet/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-06T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-16-match-review-4/ Some “inexcusable” defending and a contentious refereeing decision have cost the Wellington Phoenix men in the second leg of the Waitangi Day double-header. The Phoenix have been beaten 3-2 by Melbourne Victory in front of a vocal crowd at Sky... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 16 Match Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-16-match-review-4/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-06T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-16-match-preview-4/ Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano is taking the glass-half-full approach ahead of the Waitangi Day clash with Melbourne Victory. Last week’s 2-2 draw with Melbourne City felt like a missed opportunity, with the Phoenix blowing a two goal lead... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 16 Match Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/isuzu-ute-a-league-round-16-match-preview-4/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-05T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-round-16-match-review-2/ The Wellington Phoenix women are chasing more history on Waitangi Day. The Phoenix can move to the top of the Ninja A-League for the first time with a win over Perth Glory at Sky Stadium on New Zealand’s national holiday.... The post Ninja A-League Round 16 Match Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/ninja-a-league-round-16-match-review-2/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-05T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-v-melbourne-city/ We can’t wait to welcome you back to Sky Stadium. Check out everything you need to know before kick-off below. Matchday schedule We can’t wait to welcome you to Sky Stadium this Waitangi Day, bring the noise and back the... The post WAITANGI DAY DOUBLE HEADER appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-v-melbourne-city/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-02-04T00:00:00Z