Auckland FC’s perfect record against Wellington Phoenix finally came to an end on Saturday, November 7, as the two New Zealand rivals played out a goalless draw at Go Media Stadium. The result marked the first time Wellington had avoided defeat in the fixture after losing all six previous encounters, allowing Chris Greenacre’s side toContinue reading “Auckland’s winning derby streak ends as Wellington Phoenix hold firm to remain A-League leaders”
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Phoenix trio earn maiden All Whites call-ups as Bazeley names final squad for India series
Wellington Phoenix’s remarkable start to the A-League Men season has been rewarded with three new international call-ups, as Corban Piper, Matthew Sheridan and Nathan Walker were included in New Zealand’s 22-man squad for the upcoming friendlies against India. The selection, announced on Tuesday, November 3, also marks Darren Bazeley’s final squad as All Whites headContinue reading “Phoenix trio earn maiden All Whites call-ups as Bazeley names final squad for India series”
“We love you, Corban!”: From Phoenix cult hero to the All Whites
Three matches, three goals, three victories and a maiden international call-up. Corban Piper could hardly have imagined a better start to the 2026/27 A-League Men season, as the Wellington Phoenix fan favourite continues his remarkable rise from a versatile newcomer to one of the competition’s most exciting forwards. The 24-year-old has scored in every matchContinue reading ““We love you, Corban!”: From Phoenix cult hero to the All Whites”
Wellington Phoenix make history with perfect A-League start after defeating Central Coast Mariners
Wellington Phoenix have made the best start to an A-League Men season in their history, recording consecutive opening-round victories for the first time after defeating Central Coast Mariners 2-0 at Hnry Stadium on Sunday, 25 October. Second-half goals from Mexican striker Rafael Durán and New Zealand attacker Corban Piper secured another three points for ChrisContinue reading “Wellington Phoenix make history with perfect A-League start after defeating Central Coast Mariners”
Riley Bidois scores with first touch as Wellington Phoenix beat Melbourne Victory in A-League opener
Wellington Phoenix opened their 2026/27 A-League Men campaign with a 2-1 victory over Melbourne Victory on Sunday, 18 October, as substitute Riley Bidois scored the winning goal with his first touch to give the New Zealand club an encouraging start to its 20th season in the competition. Playing at Hnry Stadium in Wellington, the PhoenixContinue reading “Riley Bidois scores with first touch as Wellington Phoenix beat Melbourne Victory in A-League opener”
From Oceania U-16 champion to professional football: Ben Trenberth signs Wellington Phoenix deal at 16
New Zealand youth international Ben Trenberth has taken an important step in his promising career after signing his first professional contract with Wellington Phoenix at just 16 years old. The attacking midfielder has agreed to a three-year deal with the A-League club, with the first two years on scholarship terms, becoming the first student fromContinue reading “From Oceania U-16 champion to professional football: Ben Trenberth signs Wellington Phoenix deal at 16”
Bill Tuiloma earns All Whites recall after Nando Pijnaker injury
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”
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”
