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'Unexpected': Phoenix Coach on Facing Wrexham with Underdone Squad

'Unexpected': Phoenix Coach on Facing Wrexham with Underdone Squad

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The Wellington Phoenix are realistic in their expectations as they prepare to face EFL Championship side Wrexham in the capital tomorrow. The Red Dragons,...See the Story

Wrexham woman set to take on 500k cycle in memory of late husband

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Wrexham woman set to take on 500k cycle in memory of late husband

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Bethan Scott takes on 500km cycle from London to Paris as she aims to raise £200,000 in memory of husband Dave See the Story

Australia Cup Round of 32 Match Preview

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Australia Cup Round of 32 Match Preview

Another opportunity for the Wellington Phoenix’s past and present academy players to showcase themselves early in pre-season for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. Just eight days on from the momentous 1-0 win over Wrexham AFC at Sky Stadium, the Phoenix are visiting Perth Glory in the Australia Cup round of 32.Eighteen of the 25 players that took the field against Wrexham travelled to Perth on Friday, with 14 of those either recent academy graduat…Read Article

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HERE TO STAY: Leah Davidson "still has so much more to achieve"

After back-to-back Premiers Plates, a historic Invincible season, and a breakthrough Matildas call-up, Leah Davidson isn’t done yet. The ever-reliable midfielder has committed her future to City, putting pen to paper on a new two-year contract extension. One of the Club’s most reliable performers, Davidson reflected on her journey so far: “I’ve grown so much over my time at City.” Click here to read more as Leah Davidson signs on at City. “It’s …Environment · Melbourne See the Story

Left-side attacker joins the Nix

The Wellington Phoenix have lured Carlo Armiento back to the Isuzu UTE A-League. The Phoenix have signed the former Adelaide United, Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar forward for the 2025-26 season.Armiento, 26, spent the past year with Turris in Serie C and was about to sign with a new club in Italy before Nix head coach Giancarlo Italiano came calling.“It takes me a long time to decide on players and I was scouting Carlo for about a month before I…Queensland, Australia · Queensland Read Article

Proven goal scorer joins the Nix

A major coup for the Wellington Phoenix. The Phoenix have secured the signature of Nepal women’s captain Sabitra Bhandari for the next two Ninja A-League seasons.Bhandari, 29, has been a prolific goal scorer for both club and country.The striker, popularly known as Samba, has scored 66 goals in 60 matches for Nepal, including remarkably netting three hat-tricks in three matches in the recent AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualification tournament.She fou…Nepal · Nepal Read Article

Eight Nix in U16 All Whites squad

The Wellington Phoenix feature heavily in the New Zealand squad to compete in the OFC U16 Men’s Championship. With eight academy players named, the Nix are the biggest contributors to the side looking to defend their title in the Solomon Islands. Joseph Chalabi, Jack Clegg, Willem Des Tombe, Cailean Hamilton, Marley Hunt, Joe McIntyre, Cruz Pietersen, and Ben Trenberth are the Phoenix players involved. Chalabi, Des Tombe, Hamilton, McIntyre, a…Wellington, New Zealand · Wellington Read Article

Nix land exciting Nigerian striker

The Wellington Phoenix have made a major splash with their first men’s signing for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. The Phoenix have signed Nigerian striker Ifeanyi Eze to lead the men’s attack in the upcoming season.Eze, 26, is coming off a standout campaign for Al-Karkh SC in the Iraq Stars League, where he scored 15 goals and provided five assists for a team that finished 14th.Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano has hailed Eze as a fantastic…Wellington, New Zealand · Wellington Read Article

Sharkey named in U16 Ferns squad

Madison Sharkey has been named in the U16 Football Ferns squad to compete in the OFC Women’s Championship next month in Samoa. The tournament doubles as qualifying for the U17 World Cup to take place next year. Sharkey has been a regular member of the U18 Phoenix women’s side playing in the Central League this season, and will now get a chance to feature for her country. New Zealand will begin their title defence against Tonga on 2 August 2025, …Wellington, New Zealand · Wellington Read Article

Nix farewell foundation fullback

The Wellington Phoenix have parted ways with Zoe McMeeken. The athletic fullback has been an integral member of the Phoenix women’s team since it was established in 2021 and is one of only three players to have played 50 Ninja A-League games for the club.McMeeken, 21, featured 19 times for the Nix last season and scored her maiden A-League goal against Sydney FC in December.Director of football Shaun Gill has thanked McMeeken for her contributio…Wellington, New Zealand · Wellington Read Article

Barry signs on for a fifth season with the Nix

Mackenzie Barry has unfinished business at the Wellington Phoenix. The combative centre back has re-signed with the Phoenix for the 2025-26 Ninja A-League, extending her stay at the club to a fifth season.Barry, 24, has been a mainstay at the back since the women’s first game in December 2021 and is now the team’s most capped player with 71 appearances for the Nix.“I’ve really enjoyed my past four years with the club,” she said. “I love playing …Wellington, New Zealand · Wellington Read Article