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Wellington Phoenix games postponed after Parramatta stadium deemed unfit for play

Stuff

Sunday’s games between Wellington Phoenix and Western Sydney Wanderers has been postponed after the surface at CommBank Stadium was deemed unfit for play following extreme weather in Parramatta.

Sat, 26 February, 2022

Football Ferns draw with Czech Republic in freezing cold

Stuff

The Football Ferns have finished the SheBelieves Cup winless after being held to a scoreless draw against the Czech Republic in their final game, played in freezing conditions at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.

Thu, 24 February, 2022

Exploring Gael Sandoval’s Impact On The Wellington Phoenix

Niche Cache

Six weeks ago the Wellington Phoenix fellas were in a rough space after four straight defeats and a covid outbreak.

Wed, 23 February, 2022

Jitka Klimková expects a shift in Football Ferns' mentality against Czech Republic

Stuff

Jitka Klimková is clear on what she wants to see from the Football Ferns as they look to put a tame outing against Iceland and a horror outing against the United States behind them against the Czech Republic.

Wed, 23 February, 2022

'Are you willing to go keeper?' Charlotte Lancaster takes one for the team

Stuff

Charlotte Lancaster breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Te Reremoana Walker call out “it’s just cramp!”

Wed, 23 February, 2022

How Wellington Phoenix's A-League Women's team have risen to the call

ABC

It's the Māori phrase etched into Wellington Phoenix's club logo, curving like a branch beneath the bird-like figure of the taniwha — a great water spirit of Māori mythology — that forms its unmistakable crest.

Tue, 22 February, 2022

Long Covid tackles Kiwi footballer Paige de Seymour as virus hits fittest athletes

Stuff

Athletes around the globe, and here in NZ, are suffering the long-term physical effects of Covid. And some, like footballer Paige de Seymour, are still sidelined by the virus.

Tue, 22 February, 2022

Football Ferns throw their arms around Meikayla Moore after own goal hat-trick

Stuff

Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimková wrapped her arms around Meikayla Moore and gave her a hug.

Tue, 22 February, 2022

Wellington Phoenix re-sign versatile defender Tim Payne to new long-term deal

Stuff

Versatile All Whites defender Tim Payne has signed a new long-term deal with Wellington Phoenix that will keep him at the club for the next three years.

Tue, 22 February, 2022

Wellington Phoenix extend unbeaten run in A-League with 1-1 draw against Sydney FC

NZ Herald

The Wellington Phoenix have extended their unbeaten run to six matches, drawing 1-1 with Sydney FC in a hard-fought A-League men's encounter at Leichhardt Oval.

Sat, 19 February, 2022

Wake-up call for Football Ferns in uninspiring loss to Iceland in She Believes Cup tournament

NZ Herald

One step forward, two steps back for the Football Ferns.

Sat, 19 February, 2022

Adam Thomas handed European football chance by former Premier League star

Stuff

Adam Thomas didn't play a competitive football match for almost six years from 2012 to 2018.

Sat, 19 February, 2022

Wellington Phoenix concede calamitous own goal in defeat to Adelaide United

Stuff

Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Brianna Edwards gave Zoe McMeeken the death stare after watching her team-mate thump the ball into her own net.

Sat, 19 February, 2022

Chris Wood: I read the rumours about Mbappe, so I was surprised when Newcastle came for me

Stuff

Chris Wood understands if people were underwhelmed, or even dismayed, when Newcastle United signed him, because he could not believe it was going to happen either.

Sat, 19 February, 2022

Ashleigh Ward's flame rekindled by Football Ferns debut she wasn't expecting

Stuff

Ashleigh Ward had no idea she was even on the radar when Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimková reached out to her last November.

Sat, 19 February, 2022

Wellington Phoenix extend unbeaten streak in A-League Men after Sydney draw

Studd

A win over former club Sydney FC continues to elude Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay.

Sat, 19 February, 2022

Reflections Upon The Wellington Phoenix’s First Ever A-league Women’s Win

Niche Cache

The Wellington Phoenix won their first ever A-League Women’s match last Friday night and, despite the nine consecutive defeats that preceded it, that 3-0 win over Canberra United did not come out of the blue.

Thu, 17 February, 2022

Football Ferns matches in Los Angeles part of captain Ali Riley's homecoming

Stuff

Football Ferns captain Ali Riley was born and raised in Los Angeles, so being there with New Zealand’s national women’s team this week has meant a lot to her

Thu, 17 February, 2022

A goal, a clean sheet and a win: All in a night’s work for Scott Wootton

Stuff

Scott Wootton was happy he could contribute at both ends of the pitch as Wellington Phoenix beat Brisbane Roar 3-0 in the A-League Men on Wednesday.

Thu, 17 February, 2022

Creativity in focus as Football Ferns eye top two finish at SheBelieves Cup

Stuff

Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimková has three aims at the SheBelieves Cup, which starts for her side with a match against Iceland [kickoff Friday 2pm NZ time].

Thu, 17 February, 2022