The experienced midfielder struggled to make as large an impact for the club over 2017/18 as he had in previous seasons, often playing off the bench. 

McGlinchey originally joined Wellington in 2015 following his sensational form in Central Coast Mariners 2014/15 A-League Championship winning side.

At the Nix, he made his 200th A-League appearance, one of only 26 players to reach that feat. McGlinchey has 52 caps for the New Zealand national team.

McGlinchey made 85 appearances for Wellington over four seasons in the New Zealand capital, scoring 11 goals.