Stories about the women’s A-League.
A-League clubs face significant cost-cutting ahead of their next season after a significant reduction in the funding they receive from leagues’ operators. The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have told clubs they’ll receive $530,000 from the organisation’s central distribution for the … Read More
Wellington Phoenix defender Marisa van der Meer has undergone surgery after re-rupturing her ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) six months into her rehabilitation for the knee injury. Van der Meer (22) has been sidelined since December 2023, when she ruptured the … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix have signed their ninth player for next season’s women’s A-League, agreeing a new deal with Tiana Jaber. The Australian defender joined the Phoenix midway through the 2023-24 Liberty A-League as an injury replacement and went on to … Read More
Forward Emma Main has recommitted to her hometown club, signing a new contract with A-League club Wellington Phoenix. Main (24) quickly established herself as a fan favourite in her first full season with the Wellington Phoenix, earning the nickname ‘The … Read More
Within hours of confirmation she would be leaving the Wellington Phoenix, women’s A-League rivals Melbourne City have announced a two-year deal with striker Mariana Speckmaier. The Venezuelan international is Melbourne City’s first signing as the club prepares to defend the … Read More
Top goalscorer Mariana Speckmaier has turned down offers to stay at the Wellington Phoenix and says she plans to sign with another club. In a media release, the Phoenix said: “The Wellington Phoenix have unfortunately been unable to convince Mariana … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix are offering a 10% discount on all club memberships until June 30. The A-League club’s offer covers a range of membership options, from cheering from the stands or supporting from home. Season pass holders save 30% on … Read More
Football Ferns defender Michaela Foster has joined Lotto NRFL Women’s Premiership club Auckland United during the women’s A-League off-season. The out-of-contract Wellington Phoenix player will be re-united with United head coach Ben Bate who previously coached Foster at Northern Rovers. … Read More
New Zealand international Grace Wisnewski has joined Kentucky club Lexington Sporting Club who’ll play in the new USL Super League competition. The out-of-contract Wellington Phoenix midfielder is recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, and opted to head overseas … Read More
New Zealand international Hannah Wilkinson will leave women’s A-League club Melbourne City at the expiry of her contract. Wilkinson leaves after three years with the club, and having become their all-time leading goalscorer. She’s scored 30 goals in 51 appearances, … Read More