Australia Cup draw sets up prospect of New Zealand derby semifinal
If Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix keep winning in the knockout competition, there could be four New Zealand derbies in the 2025-26 season.
'I didn't leave my house for a month': New Phoenix coach after drone spying scandal
New Wellington Phoenix women's coach Bev Priestman says she didn't feel safe in Canada and has found a haven in New Zealand.
'I didn't feel safe': Bev Priestman returns from spying ban to coach Wellington Phoenix
‘We knew we had to get out of that country,' says former Canada coach
Wellington Phoenix: Why signing Bev Priestman is genius
Phoenix's appointment of Bev Priestman signals their commitment to the women's team.
Watch live: Wellington Phoenix hire Bev Priestman, former Canada coach who spied on Football Ferns
Bev Priestman, banned after the Canadian drone spying scandal at the Paris Olympics, has been named as the Wellington side's new coach.
Ex-Canada coach returns from spying ban to lead ALW's Phoenix
Bev Priestman, who was banned over her role in the Paris Olympics drone spying scandal, will make her coaching return with A-League Women club...
Olympic gold medallist coach Bev Priestman lands Wellington Phoenix coaching role after spying ban
The champion has re-emerged in Australia's top league, one year on from being exposed and sacked at Paris 2024.
Phoenix ALW 'statement' as Priestman makes comeback
Bev Priestman, who served a one-year FIFA ban over Canada's use of drones to spy on an opponent, will make her coaching return with ALW club...
Bev Priestman joins Wellington Phoenix women as head coach
Football coach Bev Priestman will take charge of the Wellington Phoenix women’s team for the next two A-League seasons. The announcement comes as...
Wellington Phoenix hire Bev Priestman, former Canada coach who spied on Football Ferns
Bev Priestman was banned for her role in drone spying scandal at the Paris Olympics
Olympic champion coach returning to football with the Phoenix
A major statement of intent from the Wellington Phoenix with the club appointing arguably the best credentialed coach in A-League history. Bev...
Former Canada coach Bev Priestman takes over Wellington Phoenix FC in New Zealand
Bev Priestman, who lost her job as Canada coach in the wake of the Paris Olympic drone-spying scandal, has been named coach of Wellington Phoenix...
Report: Former Canada coach Bev Priestman touted to take over Wellington Phoenix FC in New Zealand
Bev Priestman, who lost her job as Canada coach in the wake of the Paris Olympic drone-spying scandal, has been named coach of Wellington Phoenix...
Canada coach banned in Olympic drone scandal set to resume career in New Zealand
The Canada coach banned for her role in a drone spying scandal at the Paris Olympics has been hired as head coach of New Zealand’s only...
Former All White Marco Rojas announces retirement
Former All Whites and Wellington Phoenix player Marco Rojas has announced his retirement from professional football.
Academy Roundup – Week 18
A weekend of mixed fortunes for the Wellington Phoenix academy. Both Central League teams suffered rare losses which dented their title hopes. The...
Hahn Australia Cup R32 MD4 Preview: Auckland FC debut and several Cupsets on the cards
A-League Men defending premiers Auckland FC will make their Hahn Australia Cup debut on Tuesday evening when they take on...
Wellington Phoenix overcome lightning strike, penalty shoot-out to claim win Australia Cup in Perth
The Wellington Phoenix survived a lightning strike and a dramatic penalty shoot-out to progress to the last 16 of the Australia Cup. Academy...
Phoenix overcome lightning strike, penalty shoot-out to claim win in Perth
Wellington Phoenix progressed to the last 16 of the Australia Cup in a match interrupted for more than half an hour due to lightning.
Wellington Phoenix overcome lightning, distance and a penalty shootout to advance to Hahn Australia Cup R16
Wellington Phoenix have defeated Perth Glory in a dramatic penalty shootout on Matchday Three of the Hahn Australia Cup...
Match Report: Glory suffer shootout heartache in Australia Cup epic
Glory were eliminated from the 2025 Hahn Australia Cup in dramatic circumstances on Sunday afternoon as Wellington Phoenix prevailed 8-7 on...
Watch: Phoenix survive wild ride in Perth to win penalty shootout
The Wellington Phoenix survived a late equaliser, a lightning delay, torrential rain and a dramatic penalty shootout to win their first round...
Australia Cup Round of 32 Match Review
Lukas Kelly-Heald has sent the Wellington Phoenix through to the last 16 of the Australia Cup. The academy graduate has scored the decisive spot...
Perth Glory vs Wellington Phoenix Prediction and Betting Tips | July 27th 2025
A place in the round of 16 of the Australian Cup will be on the line when Perth Glory play host to Wellington Phoenix at the Kingsway Olympic...
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...
Hahn Australia Cup Round of 32 MD3 Preview: Intriguing Distance Derby awaits
Perth Glory and the Wellington Phoenix will hope to put their disappointing 2024/25 league campaigns behind them as they...
New A-Leagues seasons to start in October
The start and end dates have been confirmed for the 2025-26 A-Leagues. Football Australia has released its domestic match calendar, which includes...
Match Preview: Zdrila and co excited by Australia Cup challenge
Head Coach David Zdrilic is relishing the prospect of seeing his new-look Glory side in action for the first time when they face Wellington Phoenix...
Gazley recommits to the Nix
The Wellington Phoenix are thrilled to have Gazley Motors on board as one of the club's premium partners for a fifth season. Gazley is one of...
A-League teams to compete at Kingsway Reserve in Australia Cup double-header
Perth Glory and Wellington Phoenix will join Olympic Kingsway and Melbourne Victory in battling it out at Kingsway Reserve as part of the Australia...
Jaber signs new multi-year deal with the Nix
Tiana Jaber believes the Wellington Phoenix provides the best environment for her to continue to grow as a footballer. The Lebanon international...
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...
Academy takes centre stage as Nix stun Wrexham
The Wellington Phoenix academy turned heads on the world stage on Saturday night. A remarkable 21 past or present Phoenix academy players helped...
In Focus: A-Leagues duo lead New Zealand's Hahn Australia Cup charge
New Zealand will be represented by A-League Men's sides Wellington Phoenix and newcomers Auckland in the 2025 Hahn...
Academy Roundup – Week 17
Another positive weekend for the Wellington Phoenix academy. In the Central League, the U18 women snatched a dramatic win over Petone. Down 1-0 at...
Wrexham end pre-season tour on a negative note as Wellington Phoenix punish dreadful Arthur Okonkwo error
Wrexham ended their tour Down Under with a disappointing loss against Wellington Phoenix on Saturday, as Arthur Okonkwo's mistake proved costly.
Wrexham star banned from flying home from Australia and New Zealand tour
Wrexham are back on the way home to Wales after their tour to Australia and New Zealand – but Jack Marriott won’t join them just yet.
The Red...
Wrexham make most expensive signing of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney era that blows previous record out the water
WREXHAM have just made their biggest ever signining, splashing £4million on New Zealand...
Wellington Phoenix youngsters impress Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson
The Hollywood-backed Welsh club were upset by the Kiwi A-League side in the final game of their southern hemisphere tour.
Watch: Coldplay kiss cam scandal re-enacted by mascots at Phoenix game
TVNZ and Wellington Phoenix mascots Plussie and Nixie couldn’t resist riffing the viral incident at the game at Sky Stadium.
Wellington Phoenix vs Wrexham live updates
Live updates of the football friendly between the Wellington Phoenix and Championship side Wrexham AFC. The Welsh side, owned by Hollywood stars...
Football live updates: Wellington Phoenix v Wrexham AFC
Follow all the action from Sky Stadium, Wellington.
All you know about Wellington Phoenix v Wrexham AFC game
All you need to know as the Phoenix welcome the Red Dragons to Wellington.
Wrexham star forced to undergo surgery and banned from flying back from New Zealand tour
JACK MARRIOTT could miss the start of Wrexham's season after having his appendix removed.
The 30-year-old striker is currently with Phil...
Where to watch Wellington Phoenix vs. Wrexham live stream, TV channel, start time for preseason friendly
Here's everything you need to know about Wellington Phoenix vs. Wrexham, including TV channel and streaming options for the preseason friendly.
Wellington Phoenix vs Wrexham: Pre-season friendly at Sky Stadium
Wrexham are owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Wellington Phoenix vs Wrexham AFC Match Preview
The Wellington Phoenix are “buzzing” on the eve of their much-anticipated pre-season match with Wrexham AFC. The Phoenix are playing host to the...
Nepal captain signs for Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix bring prolific goal scoring Nepal captain Sabitra Bhandari to A-League.
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...
Phoenix sign 'national icon' with 66 goals in 60 international appearances
Wellington Phoenix have recruited Nepal’s all-time leading goal-scorer to help the team scale the A-League Women table.
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...
Why is Sam Smith not playing for Wrexham? Paul Mullin replacement absent from two pre-season games
Wrexham are gearing up for their EFL Championship campaign, but they’ve been without the services of Sam Smith so far this summer.
The January...
Grace Jale sticks with Wellington Phoenix
Football Fern Grace Jale recommits to the Wellington Phoenix for a third season.
Experienced assistant coach to join Italiano’s staff
Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano has a new right-hand man. Brazilian Kelly Guimarães has been appointed Italiano's lead assistant...
Football Fern signs on for another season
Grace Jale is the latest Kiwi to recommit to the Wellington Phoenix. The Football Fern has re-signed with the Phoenix for the 2025-26 Ninja...
Phoenix land Nigerian striker Eze to replace Barbarouses
The Wellington Phoenix have replaced accomplished striker Kosta Barbarouses with a Nigerian marksman for the next A-league season.
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...
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...
Venue confirmed for Hahn Australia Cup 2025 Round of 32 home tie
Perth Glory can confirm that the venue for the club's Hahn Australia Cup 2025 Round of 32 tie against Wellington Phoenix will be Olympic Stadium at...
Academy Roundup – Week 16
A mixed weekend for the Wellington Phoenix academy. There was a tough loss for the men's reserves against Miramar Rangers. Despite leading 2-1...
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...
Entelar Group front-of-shirt for men’s new home kit
Dynasty Sport has paid homage to the Wellington Phoenix's past in designing the men's home strip for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. The first kit...
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...
Wellington Phoenix clear the decks with departure of overseas players
The Wellington Phoenix women's football side has had a major cleanout of its overseas players.
Nix farewell women’s visa players
The Wellington Phoenix will have a new group of visa players for the 2025-26 Ninja A-League. The Phoenix can confirm Portuguese goalkeeper Carolina...
Wrexham lands Down Under for pre-season tour
Wrexham, the Welsh soccer team co-owned by “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds, has arrived Down Under for its latest preseason tour overseas — and...
Home semi-final for the women’s reserves
The Wellington Phoenix women's reserves will play host to Cashmere Technical for a place in the final of the Delivereasy Chatham Cup. The Phoenix...
Phoenix academy sides lift two trophies
A brilliant week for the Wellington Phoenix academy, with both sides in action lifting trophies. The women's reserves faced Waterside Karori in...
Cope joins men’s coaching staff
The Wellington Phoenix men have a new goalkeeper coach for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. Former Perth Glory goalkeeper coach and academy...
Main Train signs on for another two seasons
Emma Main has become the first women's player to commit to the Wellington Phoenix through until the end of the 2026-27 Ninja A-League. The...
Dynasty Sport to kit the Nix
The Wellington Phoenix are thrilled to announce Dynasty Sport is the club's new apparel partner. The proudly Kiwi brand has been supplying its high...
Men’s first team update
You've sent us hundreds of questions about the men's first team squad and the club's plans for the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League. We sat down with...
Date set for Hahn Australia Cup Round of 32 home tie
Glory’s Hahn Australia Cup 2025 Round of 32 home tie against Wellington Phoenix will take place on Sunday 27 July with a kick-off time of 3pm WST....
Phoenix confirm departures of three men’s players
Stefan Colakovski, Chico Geraldes and Dublin Boon have not returned to the Wellington Phoenix for the first week of pre-season training. The...
Details confirmed for Australia Cup tie
The Wellington Phoenix will play Perth Glory eight days after this month's much-anticipated match against Wrexham AFC. The two sides will square...
Academy Roundup – Week 14
An unbeaten round of fixtures for the Wellington Phoenix academy. The men's reserves travelled north to take on Napier City Rovers and came away...
Glory to host Wellington in 2025 Australia Cup Round of 32
Perth Glory have been handed a home tie against A-League rivals Wellington Phoenix in the Hahn Australia Cup Round of 32. The Hahn Australia Cup...
Distance derby in the Australia Cup
The Wellington Phoenix have drawn Perth Glory in the round of 32 of this year's Hahn Australia Cup. The Glory will play host to the Phoenix in late...
Wellington Phoenix sign Football Ferns keeper
The competitiveness of the A-League was one of the main reasons Football Ferns' goalkeeper Victoria Esson signed with the Wellington Phoenix.
Nix lure Ferns ‘keeper back home
Victoria Esson is returning to Aotearoa after a successful seven seasons in Europe. The Football Ferns goalkeeper has signed with the Wellington...
Phoenix sign experienced Dutch midfielder Tessel Middag
Tessel Middag will play for the Wellington Phoenix women for the next A-League season.
Wellington Phoenix sign 44-cap Dutch international
Wellington Phoenix have pulled off their biggest A-League Women signing yet in a major statement ahead of next season.
Nix sign decorated Dutch midfielder
The Wellington Phoenix have made another statement signing in the Ninja A-League off-season. The Phoenix have signed former Dutch international...
2025-26 Wellington Phoenix memberships on sale now!
You were with us through every challenge, every chant, and every moment last season. Now it's time to go again – together. We know last season...
Phoenix take part in World Refugee Day celebrations in Māngere
The Wellington Phoenix proudly joined the World Refugee Day celebrations held at the Māngere Refugee Resettlement Centre, Te Āhuru Mōwai o...
Academy Roundup – Week 12
A perfect set of fixtures for the Wellington Phoenix academy. The women's reserves reached the Kate Sheppard Cup quarter-final for the second year...
Sporting Braga defender joins the Nix
The Wellington Phoenix have made Ellie Walker their second visa signing for the 2025-26 Liberty A-League season. The American, 25, spent last...
Nix Sign International Captain
The Wellington Phoenix have made an exciting signing in wingback Lucía León as their first new player for the 2025-26 Liberty A-League Women...
Wellington Phoenix poach import from A-League rival
The Phoenix women have made their first new import signing, poaching a player from another A-League club.