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Wellington Phoenix have secured Porirua Park as the A-League Women’s team’s second homeground.
Wellington Phoenix have secured Porirua Park as the A-League Women’s team’s second homeground.
The recently upgraded stadium, a training venue for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, will host six of the Phoenix’s 11 home matches from December through until the end of the season in late March.
The season opener against Melbourne City on October 15 will be one of only three matches played at the club’s traditional home, Sky Stadium, with the bulk of their home games to be played at the much smaller Porirua Park.
The Phoenix will play in Porirua for the first time on December 10, when they take on three-time champions Melbourne Victory.
“We’ve been looking for a more intimate venue for the women to play this season and believe Porirua Park is the perfect fit,” said Phoenix general manager David Dome.
“Our fans will be able to get closer to the action than ever before and we will be able to create a real carnival atmosphere alongside the football.”