Mexican striker Rafael Durán signs two-year deal with Wellington Phoenix

Erceg signs on for the Phoenix' reach for glory

The long and winding road of professional football has taken another turn for Abby Erceg. After a brief stop-off in Auckland to play against Chelsea, Erceg, the first New Zealander to clock up 100 senior international caps, is joining the Wellington Phoenix on a one-year-deal. The 36-year-old centre back will be reunited with the Phoenix head coach, Bev Priestman, who is looking to take her side one step further in 2027, after their A-League gra…

Mexican striker Rafael Durán signs two-year deal with Wellington Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix have signed forward Rafael Durán on a two-year deal as they look to turn around their derby record against Auckland FC.

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, primarily in Mexico, and was part of Macarthur FC’s squad last season. He scored four goals and had two assists for the Bulls despite playing out of position for the majority of his 24 appearances. Pho…

Wellington recruit new number nine as Mexican striker heads across the ditch

Wellington Phoenix have signed Mexican striker Rafael Durán on a two-year deal ahead of the 2026/27 Isuzu UTE A-League season. The 28-year-old becomes the Phoenix’s first new visa signing for the upcoming campaign, having spent last season with Macarthur FC. Durán made 24 appearances for the Bulls last season, scoring four goals and providing two assists, despite playing out of position for the majority of the campaign. TRANSFER CENTRE: Isuzu UT…