Wellington Phoenix news

📽️ | Ex-Spurs keeper subbed after UNBELIEVABLE own goal as boss quits

Football can be a cruel game, but few will experience a Saturday as nightmarish as former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi. The 24-year-old shot-stopper, who once walked the halls of the Spurs training ground under the watchful eyes of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, found himself at the centre of a sporting catastrophe during Wellington Phoenix’s 5-0 thrashing at the hands of rivals Auckland FC.

Wrexham error punished as pre-season tour ends in defeat

Wrexham ended their tour Down Under with a disappointing loss against Wellington Phoenix on Saturday, as Arthur Okonkwo's mistake proved costly.

Wrexham swap America for Oz! Tour dates Down Under announced

After spending the last two summers in America, Wrexham have announced that their pre-season tour in 2025 will take them to Australia and New Zealand.

Soccer Cities 23: The best football destinations for fans

Introducing Soccer Cities 2023 - the best destinations for football fans this year

A-League star charged with drunk-driving golf cart during lockdown

The midfielder, coupled with team-mate Oliver Sail, endangered lives in more ways than one and will now face the consequences

Ex-Mexico starlet Davila redefining success in New Zealand

The former El Tri U-20 champion has two goals in three matches in the A-League but more importantly is enjoying life with Wellington Phoenix

A-League: Five players ready to dominate the competition

The new season is about to kickoff and a group of players look set to take it by storm

Nix players shining for New Zealand at U-20 World Cup

The A-League flag is still being flown strongly despite Australia's absence

Dolan Warren Awards 2019: All the winners

The Phoenix attacker snared the men's number award, while a Victory midfielder from America won the women's equivalent

Rudan dedicates Nix win to Christchurch victims

An emotional tribute from the Australian coach

Yellow Fever: In defence of the Wellington Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix fan and Yellow Fever member Tony Hudson weighs in on the current climate surrounding his beloved club

The Covert Agent: Phoenix owner looking to sell

EXCLUSIVE: Goal's resident spy reveals the future of the Nix is looking more in doubt as its owner looks for potential buyers

Exclusive: Nix coach Kalezic faces sack

EXCLUSIVE: Goal's Australian spy reveals the Phoenix coach is close to death row after a series of bad performances

Rhys Williams should not have been sent off

The Victory centre-half was given yellow for a last-ditch challenge, before the VAR intervention helped upgrade it to red. Was it the right call?

Victory fans angry at Kevin Muscat's tactics

Victory fans have aired their grievances about their coach's tactics during the 2-1 loss to the Phoenix on Wednesday

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Exclusive: North, Cornthwaite unwanted by their clubs

EXCLUSIVE: Goal's resident spy reveals a list of 10 A-League players not wanted by their clubs during the January transfer window

Betting spotlight

Final day goal rush in Ligue 1 and Bundesliga

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Exclusive: Daniel Arzani looking to leave Melbourne City

Goal's exclusive spy can reveal the super-talented attacker is looking to sever ties with the City Football Group and head north

Melb City sign Dario Vidosic

The talented forward left New Zealand last week and has been snapped by City Football Group on a free transfer

Exclusive: Nix coach Kalezic to sack Vidosic

EXCLUSIVE: Goal's Australian spy reveals the confrontations happening at the New Zealand-based club with sackings expected in the coming days

Eight A-League bolters for Socceroos selection

A-League Star Wars: Which awards will your club win?

May the Force be with you during A-League round 10...

Exclusive: A-League wannabes try to buy CCM and Phoenix

EXCLUSIVE: Goal's resident spy reveals the backers behind the new franchise have made offers for two top flight clubs

A-League Rev-Up: Sydney derby with WSW's 'fantastic fans'

The Sydney derby headlines a jam-packed A-League round which also features a blockbuster on Friday night and a coach under significant pressure

LIVE: Sydney FC vs Wellington

A-League Rev-Up: Melbourne Derby to distract us

After a tumultuous week for Australian football, the A-League is here to lift the vibe with the Melbourne Derby headlining the second round of matches

LIVE: Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United

Frequently asked questions

Andries 'Pele Pele' Mkhwanazi and Bethuel Mokgosinyana are considered the founding fathers of the club which was formed in 1937.

Dr Irvin Khoza took over as club secretary and owner in 1991.

The club plays home fixtures at Orlando Stadium in Soweto with the ground being owned by the City of Johannesburg.

They are known by several nicknames, including: The Sea Robbers, The Bucs, Happy People and Buccaneers.

33 official domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (1995) and one Caf Super Cup (1996).

Nine times under different auspices. PSL (4), NSL (1), NPSL (4).

Happy Jele made 401 appearances for the club

Bendict Vilakazi scored 52 goals for the club.

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