Wellington Phoenix Women

WPW 2025/26 Squad Speculation, Confirmation and Mutual Termination

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18 Dec 03:57 · edited 18 Dec 04:00 · History
If not to be Jenkins (who if it was her you think would already have been signed), Jacqui Hand would be a good pickup.

18 Dec 04:48
Sorry to ask but I need someone to explain it to me. How is it they are able to use Tessel Middag import spot? I understand she is injured but she would still be technically on contract no? Or do we only have 4 visas currently (injured and not injured). 
Half a Pint

 
Looks like we might have 2 new players before the end of the month
18 Dec 11:49
brookem
Sorry to ask but I need someone to explain it to me. How is it they are able to use Tessel Middag import spot? I understand she is injured but she would still be technically on contract no? Or do we only have 4 visas currently (injured and not injured). 
Half a Pint

 
Looks like we might have 2 new players before the end of the month
long term injuries there is the ability to have an injury replacement player. so the cap space and visa space of Middag can be used on a new player. 
19 Dec 09:30
Ahh okay thank you. So in theory same thing could've happened for the men for Ishige? 
Bullion
brookem
Sorry to ask but I need someone to explain it to me. How is it they are able to use Tessel Middag import spot? I understand she is injured but she would still be technically on contract no? Or do we only have 4 visas currently (injured and not injured). 
Half a Pint

 
Looks like we might have 2 new players before the end of the month
long term injuries there is the ability to have an injury replacement player. so the cap space and visa space of Middag can be used on a new player. 
19 Dec 09:44
brookem
Ahh okay thank you. So in theory same thing could've happened for the men for Ishige? 
Bullion
brookem
Sorry to ask but I need someone to explain it to me. How is it they are able to use Tessel Middag import spot? I understand she is injured but she would still be technically on contract no? Or do we only have 4 visas currently (injured and not injured). 
Half a Pint

 
Looks like we might have 2 new players before the end of the month
long term injuries there is the ability to have an injury replacement player. so the cap space and visa space of Middag can be used on a new player. 
yes
19 Dec 19:46
Which may well still happen, but wont be announced until the january window, especially if they are contracted somewhere else.

Queenslander 3x a year.

28 Dec 22:24
Can’t wait to find out who the visa forward is.
28 Dec 23:21
HattyCW
Can’t wait to find out who the visa forward is.

Any new follows on insta?
28 Dec 23:35
Thats the woman sorted lets hope the Mens signings can match or better them.

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

01 Jan 03:09
Maybe it will be our New Years present?
01 Jan 03:59
Bullion
Nelfoos
Now official.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpmLLF0_j1o


Bev also confirmed a new visa forward is signed but not yet announced.
come on, announce the signing.
 Window closed on the 29th Dec, so it is done and dusted. Guess they are waiting until the team get back from Aussie to announce it.
05 Jan 02:32
Turning into a long wait. 
05 Jan 06:52
Villa FC
Turning into a long wait. 

Bev only got back yesterday (I was on the same flight), so maybe they gave her today off before she fronts up to the media?
05 Jan 21:16
 Media opportunity below. IIRC this is earlier in the week than usually they usually do coaches and players on different days
Wednesday, January 7
Phoenix women’s head coach Bev Priestman and a player will be available for all-in interviews before training at NZCIS ahead of the team’s round 12 Ninja A-League match against Melbourne City at Porirua Park on Saturday. 
06 Jan 21:14
I hope they haven't signed another Imane Chebel.
06 Jan 23:18
This looks like a good signing.

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06 Jan 23:54
From a quick internet scout - Woods started off as more of a defensive player but during her time in the US collage system, she pushed further forward. Looks like she is now most at home up front and as an attacking midfielder. I can't find much on her time in Iceland but she scored a goal every two games(ish) in her last season at Kentucky. 
Sounds like a handy player with plenty of potential. Hope we see the best of her. 
I have an amazing ability to find my way out of mazes. I'm pathological. 
07 Jan 00:05
Doesn't sound good re Samba. 

If it is season ending Jacqui Hand and Maggie Jenkins, are two off contract Kiwi options for the Nix.

07 Jan 00:15 · edited 07 Jan 00:22 · History
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Looks like they finished second last (9th) and got relegated. They scored 30 goals in 21 games. 

She also played against Hassett twice and scored once. 
07 Jan 00:23
Looks like she was there top goal scorer with 9 and regularly played 90 mins. Left footed from what I can tell from some highlights.
07 Jan 00:25
8th on the golden boot. top 4 also came from the same club (Champions Breifablik)
07 Jan 03:18 · edited 07 Jan 03:19 · History
yeah I can't understand how Jenkins keeps missing out..watched her play v auckland and just so dominant and such a skilled baller. 
Cant imagine the Turkish league where Jenkins did well is far below Iceland..possibly even better quality.
07 Jan 04:11
From her self-description Woods sounds a bit like a Corban Piper, which is promising because we could use some more physicality up front.

Looking forward to seeing her play!
07 Jan 05:48
Visa players are always important in the ALW, we saw how much the Nix struggled in the first two seasons where we didn't have any. I have no problem with us using our full complement of five.

That said, is there still space for Jenkins? She's a good striker and our options up there are currently just Samba, Main and Woods now?
07 Jan 06:04
Samba out for season. ACL 
07 Jan 06:05


Fudgeing Hell.

All the best for the recovery though Samba!
07 Jan 06:05
Fudge confirmed that Samba is gone for the season. Another ACL, what is it with those for female players? 

07 Jan 06:06
Terrible news
07 Jan 06:15
Very sad news, hopefully she recovers well and we can see her back healthy and in top form again next season.


07 Jan 06:18
Maaaaaaatt
Fudge confirmed that Samba is gone for the season. Another ACL, what is it with those for female players? 

Agree far too many happening but think Sambas is a little different, hers is from contact unlike Alyssa and i think Tessels

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

07 Jan 06:34
Reading the full release it says "It is the second contact ACL injury of the three and due to the significant level of force there is nothing that could have been done to prevent it" I can't remember who though between Alyssa and Tessel was the other due to force ect. 
ballane
Maaaaaaatt
Fudge confirmed that Samba is gone for the season. Another ACL, what is it with those for female players? 

Agree far too many happening but think Sambas is a little different, hers is from contact unlike Alyssa and i think Tessels
07 Jan 06:34
YoungHeartHM


Fudgeing Hell.

All the best for the recovery though Samba!
horrible news. bad timing for the club with the window just closing (not sure if there are other ways of registering players now)
07 Jan 07:00
Players who were uncontracted on the 29th Dec can be signed. The nature of the Women's game probably means there are a lot more options available.
07 Jan 07:27
Terrible news, I’d been looking forward to seeing her play this season. Hope she manages to come back stronger next season, speedy recovery! 
07 Jan 07:52
Gutted for her. Cruel blow.
07 Jan 09:33
The women’s game is becoming increasingly physical and it appears the S&C programs aren’t keeping up! 
07 Jan 10:40
Bugger. 

She was just getting ready to really unleash you feel. 

All the best Samba for your recovery and to your fans who’ve been impressive!