Bill Tuiloma is back with the New Zealand national team, with the experienced defender added to the All Whites squad for the upcoming international window following an injury to Nando Pijnaker. The 31-year-old Wellington Phoenix centre-back had initially been left out of Darren Bazeley’s first squad since the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Pijnaker’s withdrawalContinue reading “Bill Tuiloma earns All Whites recall after Nando Pijnaker injury”
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Squad complete, identity clearer: how Wellington Phoenix are shaping up for their 20th A-League season
After a long off-season rebuild, the Wellington Phoenix finally have something close to a complete picture of what Chris Greenacre’s first full season in charge will look like. The deadline-day additions of American attacking midfielder Bryce Duke and Australian defender Walter Scott have taken the Phoenix to a 21-player contracted squad for the 2026/27 A-LeagueContinue reading “Squad complete, identity clearer: how Wellington Phoenix are shaping up for their 20th A-League season”
Another Wellington Phoenix product moves overseas; Surman joins Major League Soccer
The Portland Timbers have secured the signing of 20-year-old defender Finn Surman, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career. Surman, who joins the Timbers from Wellington Phoenix, will be under contract through the 2026 season, with a club option for 2027. He will join the team following his participation in the Paris 2024 SummerContinue reading “Another Wellington Phoenix product moves overseas; Surman joins Major League Soccer”
New Zealand’s rising star Ben Old seals dream-move to French Ligue 1
Standout Phoenix midfielder Ben Old will leave the A-League club after signing a life-changing deal with French Ligue 1 club AS Saint-Étienne. Old becomes the second Phoenix player in the space of a month to advance through the club’s academy all the way to a top European league, after Alex Paulsen joined Bournemouth in England’sContinue reading “New Zealand’s rising star Ben Old seals dream-move to French Ligue 1”
One more ‘Kiwi’ to the ‘Prem’: Paulsen seals dream move to England
AFC Bournemouth has secured the addition of the 21-year-old goalkeeper Alex Paulsen from Australian A-League side Wellington Phoenix. The Auckland-born talent has been capped by New Zealand at both under-17 and under-23 levels and is anticipated to represent his country at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Paulsen has made a significant mark in theContinue reading “One more ‘Kiwi’ to the ‘Prem’: Paulsen seals dream move to England”
Fiji: Ba’s Faazil Ali under trials with Wellington Phoenix
Young Fijian star Faazil Ali, member of Fiji’s U20 World Cup squad that participated in Argentina, has taken a significant step in his career by embarking on a trial period with the Wellington Phoenix football club in New Zealand. Hailing from Ba, the 20-year-old central striker is making waves in local football scene and seeksContinue reading “Fiji: Ba’s Faazil Ali under trials with Wellington Phoenix”
New Zealand’s promising Callan Elliot scores first A-League goal
Callan Elliot is proving his quality this season, as he turned into a regular start of the Wellington Phoenix; he scored the first goal for his team in their 2-1 win against Newcastle Jets, showcasing his attacking prowess and ability to contribute to the team’s success. This was his debut goal in the A-League. HeContinue reading “New Zealand’s promising Callan Elliot scores first A-League goal”
A-League: Brian Kaltak sees another questionable red card; his third of the season
The Central Coast Mariners, Brian Kaltak‘s club in Australia, had a very tight contest against New Zealand-based side Wellington Phoenix in Gosford this Friday (24th Feb) – the final result was a 1-1 draw; New Zealand international duo Storm Roux and James McGarry combined for the first goal of the Mariners – Roux crossed andContinue reading “A-League: Brian Kaltak sees another questionable red card; his third of the season”
All Whites rising star to thrive on English League One
Ben Waine, 21-year-old, is ready to set his feet at Home Park, known as the Theatre of Greens, stadium of Plymouth Argyle, top team of English Football League One (3rd-tier of England) in season 2022/23. The young All White and previous Wellington Phoenix striker is already in Plymouth, Devon, England and joined the team officiallyContinue reading “All Whites rising star to thrive on English League One”
Wellington Phoenix starts new A-League season with a defeat against Sydney FC
Finally, the new season of A-League started for the New Zealanders of Wellington Phoenix. The club that is being forced to play their home games in Wollongong, Australia due the COVID-19 scenario faced Sydney FC in their debut game – their first game of the season was to be in December but it was postponed.Continue reading “Wellington Phoenix starts new A-League season with a defeat against Sydney FC”
