Latest news about women's A-League
The Wellington Phoenix have “a quiet determination” to avoid the Liberty A-League’s wooden spoon. The Phoenix sit just one point behind the second-to-bottom Newcastle Jets heading into their round 18 match against the Perth Glory at Sky Stadium on Saturday … Read More
The lifting of restrictions on the signing of players would help the establishment of a second women’s A-League team in New Zealand, says Wellington Phoenix head coach Natalie Lawrence. She said she hoped an expansion of the women’s competition to … Read More
There’s everything from a sudden death OFC Champions League play-off to a special pre-season friendly to remember a stalwart of Auckland football — that’s how the weekend shapes up for football fans. Auckland City and Wellington Olympic face each other … Read More
The backers of a second New Zealand A-League franchise should expect to sustain heavy losses in the first three years of operations, at least, warns Wellington Phoenix general manager David Dome. Dome told Newstalk ZB presenter D’Arcy Waldegrave any investor … Read More
The addition of an Auckland-based A-League franchise should open up discussions for a purpose-built stadium in the city, says the general manager of the NZ Professional Footballers’ Association, Jacob Spoonley. Spoonley welcomed news that the A-League owners, the Australian Professional … Read More
Auckland could have teams in the men’s and women’s A-League as early as October next year, according to news reports in Australia. The Sydney Morning Herald and the Melbourne Age say an announcement is imminent that the A-League will introduce … Read More
Fans of the women’s and men’s A-Leagues can catch up on the latest action with these edited highlights from latest matches. Here are all the highlights from the latest rounds of the women’s Liberty A-League and the men’s isuzu-UTE A-League, … Read More
While many clubs are pacing themselves through pre-season football, others were playing for big stakes at the weekend. The Wellington Phoenix men picked up a crucial win in their quest for play-off football; the women Nix caused the upset of … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix men’s and women’s teams both beat their Sydney FC opponents by a 1-0 scoreline in the latest rounds their competitions. Here are the highlights from the latest Wellington Phoenix games in the women’s Liberty A-League and the … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix caused the biggest upset win in their short history when they beat A-League leaders Sydney FC 1-0 on Saturday March 11, 2023. If you missed the game — or want to relish the victory again — you … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix have produced the upset of the Liberty A-League season. Bottom-of-the-table Phoenix stunned league leaders Sydney FC 1-0 at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in Sydney, thanks to a first-half goal from centre back Kate Taylor. Main photo: Kate Taylor … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix are looking to turn frustration into women’s A-League victory when they take on leaders Sydney FC on Saturday. Assistant coach Callum Holmes says their match stats show the team is performing well in many ways, but they … Read More
Plenty is riding on the outcome of some of this weekend’s big games. Auckland City and Wellington OIympic meet in a rematch of their epic national league Grand Final when they play the first of a two-legged play-off to decide … Read More
Wellington Phoenix defender Claudia Cicco has scored a hat-trick for Australia’s U-20 women’s side after coming off the bench in the second half of the Young Matildas’ game against Guam. The CommBank Matildas U-20 team beat Guam 13-0 in the … Read More
Fans of the women’s and men’s A-Leagues can catch up on the latest action with these edited highlights from latest matches. Here are all the highlights from the latest rounds of the women’s Liberty A-League and the men’s isuzu-UTE A-League, … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix have been forced to share the spoils with Brisbane Roar, despite producing arguably their best performance in the Liberty A-League. The Phoenix conceded a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with the Roar at Sky Stadium in Wellington, … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix men’s and women’s teams turned on a double header for their return to Wellington’s Sky Stadium, recording a win and a draw between them. Here are the highlights from the latest Wellington Phoenix games in the women’s … Read More
Being more clinical in front of goal is a focus for the Wellington Phoenix as they endeavour to move off the bottom of the Liberty A-League ladder. The Phoenix sit five points adrift at the bottom of the table heading … Read More