Latest news about women's A-League
The Wellington Phoenix have appointed experienced coach Tory Schiltgen to a new wide-ranging role at the club. Schiltgen joins the Phoenix as the women’s team’s second assistant and analyst for the upcoming women’s A-League season, and will coach the club’s … Read More
New Zealand international defender Liz Anton has left Perth Glory to join Canberra United for the new women’s A-League season. Anton (25), who has played 21 times for New Zealand, was a member of the 23-player Ferns squad for the … Read More
Wellington Phoenix and New Zealand U-20 striker Ella McCann has suffered a season-ending knee injury while at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. McCann (19), who last month signed with the Wellington Phoenix on a two-year scholarship deal, … Read More
Teenage goalkeeper Aimee DanielI is in Colombia for her second FIFA World Cup. She is in New Zealand’s 21-player squad to play Japan in their opening game at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. In 2022, she represented New Zealand … Read More
New Zealand international defender Claudia Bunge has signed for women’s A-League club Melbourne Victory after a season in Denmark. Bunge (24) rejoins Victory where she played in the 2022-23 Liberty A-League season before joining Danish Women’s Super League side HB … Read More
New Zealand international forward Ruby Nathan has agreed a new contract with women’s A-League club Canberra United. Nathan (18) returns to the club after a spell with Lotto NRFL Women’s Premiership side Auckland United. She made 21 appearances for Canberra … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix’s achievements over the past year will be celebrated at the Āti Awa Toa Wellington Regional Sports Awards 2024, with the club finalists in five categories. The awards acknowledge, promote, and celebrate the contribution that sport makes to … Read More
Football Fern Grace Jale is returning to the Wellington Phoenix hoping to help lead the club to its first women’s A-League title. The New Zealand international forward has signed with the Phoenix for the 2024-25 season, further bolstering Paul Temple’s … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix were among the big winners at The Post Gold Awards for 2024. The Phoenix took out the prize for the Vibrant Gold category which celebrates businesses across the Wellington region in events, hospitality and tourism. Marketing manager … Read More
Four standout players from the Wellington Phoenix women’s reserves team have been rewarded with their maiden professional contracts. Goalkeeper Aimee Danieli, centre back Ella McMillan, attacking midfielder Ela Jerez and striker Ella McCann have graduated to the Phoenix first team … Read More
Defender Marisa van der Meer’s contract with the Wellington Phoenix has been terminated by mutual consent after the defender suffered another serious knee injury, but she’s set to return to the club in 2025. Van der Meer (22) has re-ruptured … Read More
New Zealand age group international Kelli Brown has joined Perth Glory ahead of their next women’s A-League season. Brown (23) left the Wellington Phoenix after the expiry of her contract at the end of last season, and has been playing … Read More
Amy Shepherd has been appointed the assistant coach of the Wellington Phoenix for the 2024-25 women’s A-League season. Shepherd replaces Callum Holmes, who has taken over as the female development lead at the club’s academy after two seasons as the … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix want to add four more fans to their supporters’ representative group, known as Phoenix XI. “We’re not looking for résumés filled with experience; we’re looking for hearts filled with passion,” the club says in its call for … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix have signed English forward Olivia Fergusson for their next women’s A-League season. Fergusson (29) played for Bristol City and Yeovil Town in the Women’s Super League in England, as well as playing for Celtic in the Scottish … Read More
Forward Isabel Cox has signed with New York’s Brooklyn FC who will play in the new USL Super League, meaning all five of last season’s imported players have left the Wellington Phoenix. Cox (23) has joined the same club as … Read More
Football Fern Kate Taylor has agreed a two-year contract with French top-tier professional club Dijon. Taylor (20), who left the Wellington Phoenix when her contract expired at the end of the last women’s A-League season, is currently in France with … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix have provided an insight into their preparation for the Women’s National League, with a four-minute video showing their squad training. The video, by Dom Fransen, follows the coaching staff and reserves players at their training base, the … Read More