Phoenix captain makes shock retirement announcement after final game

Phoenix captain makes shock retirement announcement after final game

Annalie Longo was overcome with emotion as she made her way to the bench before confirming she had played her final game of professional football.

Phoenix legend calls time on storied career: 'I’ve given it absolutely everything'

Wellington Phoenix captain Annalie Longo has confirmed Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Western United was her final game in professional football. The Phoenix Skipper was substituted to rapturous applause in the 79th minute as she left the field before she then embraced head coach Paul Temple, who was also coaching the team for the final time before departing the club. Asked after the game whether or not she would be departing the Phoenix, Longo confirme…