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Phoenix target fourth

Phoenix target fourth

Wellington could go from A-League cellar-dwellers to fourth place inside the space of a week if victorious against a slumping Western Sydney, vindicating the patience shown by new coach Ufuk Talay. 6 Dec 2019
Strike force Pheonix is coming, warns skipper

Strike force Pheonix is coming, warns skipper

The A-League will be jolted when prolific English striker Gary Hooper joins Mexican wizard Ulises Davila in the Phoenix front line, says skipper Steven Taylor. 28 Nov 2019
DeVere hails Taylor's Phoenix influence

DeVere hails Taylor's Phoenix influence

Steven Taylor could be excused for easing up in the latter stages of an accomplished career but he's instead become a leader at A-League side Wellington. 24 Nov 2019
Fowler fuming after listless Roar loss

Fowler fuming after listless Roar loss

Irate coach Robbie Fowler singled out Brisbane Roar players for defensive blunders against Wellington Phoenix he says fell short of a professional standard. 24 Nov 2019
'The players are not performing to the best of their abilities for whatever reason...'

'The players are not performing to the best of their abilities for whatever reason...'

Captain Steven Taylor pulled off heroic touches at both ends of the park as Wellington Phoenix bagged their first win of the A-League season, 2-1 over Brisbane Roar. 24 Nov 2019
Desperate Phoenix gamble on Hooper fitness

Desperate Phoenix gamble on Hooper fitness

Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay is taking a punt on Gary Hooper and is prepared to field the unfit marquee striker against Brisbane. 22 Nov 2019
Merrick still el loco at Spanish-speaking ref

Merrick still el loco at Spanish-speaking ref

Ernie Merrick believes referee Jonathan Barreiro shouldn't speak Spanish to any players during an A-League match as it sets an unwanted precedent. 11 Nov 2019
Phoenix lose Fenton for Victory clash

Phoenix lose Fenton for Victory clash

Wellington Phoenix defender Louis Fenton's turbulent week has reached another low after being ruled out of Sunday's road match against Melbourne Victory. 8 Nov 2019
Winless Jets out to ruffle stumbling Perth

Winless Jets out to ruffle stumbling Perth

Newcastle Jets are desperately seeking a strong start to their home A-League encounter with Perth for two reasons, and both relate to confidence. 8 Nov 2019
Former captain Hay named All Whites coach

Former captain Hay named All Whites coach

Danny Hay has become the second former New Zealand captain named to coach the men's national soccer team after replacing departed Swiss mentor Fritz Schmid. 26 Aug 2019
Taylor replaces Durante as Phoenix captain

Taylor replaces Durante as Phoenix captain

Former English Premier League defender Steven Taylor has been handed the Wellington Phoenix captain's armband after 11 seasons in the care of Andrew Durante. 25 Jul 2019
Taylor defends new Phoenix striker

Taylor defends new Phoenix striker

Steven Taylor says Wellington striker signing David Ball's hard yards in the lower tiers of English soccer have him primed to be an A-League force. 18 Jul 2019
Phoenix sign Mexican playmaker Davila

Phoenix sign Mexican playmaker Davila

Wellington coach Ufuk Talay believes Mexican signing Ulises Davila could be one of the most influential players in the A-League. 5 Jul 2019
Bayern Munich sign Phoenix star Singh

Bayern Munich sign Phoenix star Singh

Wellington Phoenix midfielder Sarpreet Singh has become the first Kiwi to join German giants Bayern Munich after signing a three-year deal. 1 Jul 2019
Wellington's Singh on verge of shock Bayern Munich deal

Wellington's Singh on verge of shock Bayern Munich deal

Wellington Phoenix playmaker Sarpreet Singh is reportedly on the verge of signing with German giants Bayern Munich in a landmark deal for New Zealand soccer. 25 Jun 2019
Little-used All Whites coach Schmid quits

Little-used All Whites coach Schmid quits

New Zealand men's soccer coach Fritz Schmid has quit suddenly and will return to Switzerland, having effectively had nothing to do for the last 12 months. 21 Jun 2019
Williams exits Phoenix

Williams exits Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix must rebuild their strike force after David Williams joined Roy Krishna in leaving the A-League club. 11 Jun 2019
Talay sets lofty goals at Phoenix

Talay sets lofty goals at Phoenix

New Wellington coach Ufuk Talay has set his sights on retaining star Roy Krishna and finding success in his first season in charge of the A-League club. 24 May 2019
In-demand Krishna keeps mum on his Phoenix future

In-demand Krishna keeps mum on his Phoenix future

Roy Krishna has given nothing away about his future plans after capping a glittering A-League season with Wellington's player-of-the-year gong. 23 May 2019
Sydney talk up Grand Final mentality

Sydney talk up Grand Final mentality

Sydney FC are pointing to their advantage over Perth in terms of big-game experience as a trump card in the A-League final. 16 May 2019
Burgess poised to sign for Western United

Burgess poised to sign for Western United

Western United are set to sign their second Phoenix player in the space of a week after midfielder Max Burgess announced his departure from Wellington. 16 May 2019