https://wellington.gen.nz/wellington-phoenix Wellington Phoenix newsitems 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 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/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/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/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