by Maddison Hagger (2/2/26) Above: Pia Vlok (yellow and black kit) in action for Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus. Wellington Phoenix’s teen sensation Pia Vlok played a stunning game against the Newcastle Jets on Sunday, becoming the second youngest player to score a hat-trick in the A-League. The Nix dismantled the Jets inContinue reading “Pia Vlok: Phoenix’s teen sensation makes history (again)”
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Impetus A-League Women Awards: January 2026
2/2/26 Above: Annalise Rasmussen (left) has had a superb January for the Central Coast Mariners. Photo: A-Leagues Impetus’ team of writers and photographers covering the A-League Women this season have joined together to select their Player, Young Player (aged 21 and under), and Head Coach of the Month for January Here are our choices in eachContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards: January 2026”
Vlok star shines bright as Phoenix continue their rise
Newcastle Jets 1-5 Wellington Phoenix by Ben Gilby (1/2/26) Above: Brooke Nunn (23) hugs Wellington Phoenix’s hat-trick hero Pia Vlok during their superb win at Newcastle Jets today. Photo: A-Leagues. Wellington Phoenix’s young starlet Pia Vlok hit a hat-trick as the in-form New Zealanders moved to within two points of the A-League Women summit afterContinue reading “Vlok star shines bright as Phoenix continue their rise”
Nunn’s scoring habit pushes Phoenix into second
Wellington Phoenix 3-1 Adelaide United by Ben Gilby (25/1/26) Above: Lucía León gets a shot in ahead of Adelaide United’s Ella Tonkin (white shirt) today. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus. Two goals from Brooke Nunn and one from Mikala Woods ensured that Wellington Phoenix defeated fellow in-form side Adelaide United to hit second spot on theContinue reading “Nunn’s scoring habit pushes Phoenix into second”
Teen subs seal Phoenix success in Canberra
Canberra United 0-2 Wellington Phoenix by Ben Gilby (17/1/26) Above: Wellington Phoenix celebrate Pia Vlok’s (24) stunning goal at Canberra United. Photo: A-Leagues. Late goals from substitutes Zoe Benson and Pia Vlok ensured that Wellington Phoenix continued their impressive recent run that has seen them collect 10 points from their last five games with thisContinue reading “Teen subs seal Phoenix success in Canberra”
City gain impressive win in Wellington despite Woods’ debut strike
Wellington Phoenix 1-2 Melbourne City by Emma Burke (10/1/26) Above: Wellington Phoenix’s Grace Jale (7) wins a header under heavy pressure with teammate Mackenzie Barry and Melbourne City’s Aideen Keane (black shirt) also competing. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus A goal on debut for American Makala Woods, who recently joined Wellington Phoenix as an injuryContinue reading “City gain impressive win in Wellington despite Woods’ debut strike”
The Main Event: Phoenix fire their way to another victory
Western Sydney Wanderers 0-3 Wellington Phoenix by Isabelle Campbell (30/12/25) Above: Wellington Phoenix (white) and Western Sydney Wanderers contest possession tonight at Wanderers Football Park. Photo: Western Sydney Wanderers. In a scrappy and physical encounter at Wanderers Football Park, Wellington Phoenix secured a dominant 3-0 win over Western Sydney Wanderers. The Phoenix’s attacking quality provedContinue reading “The Main Event: Phoenix fire their way to another victory”
Impetus A-League Women Awards: November 2025
3/12/25 Above: Michelle Heyman (white shirt) in action for Canberra United at Wellington Phoenix this season. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus. Impetus’ team of writers and photographers covering the A-League Women this season have joined together to select their Player, Young Player (aged 21 and under), and Head Coach of the Month for November. HereContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards: November 2025”
Honours even between Phoenix and Jets in dramatic clash
Wellington Phoenix 1-1 Newcastle Jets by Alice de Koster-Kitto (16/11/25) Above: Newcastle Jets’ Claudia Cicco (white shirt) battles for possession at Wellington Phoenix today. Photo: Ryan Imray for Impetus. Wellington Phoenix and Newcastle Jets have shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Porirua Park this afternoon. The result marks the first draw in theContinue reading “Honours even between Phoenix and Jets in dramatic clash”
Redemption for Football Ferns as Venezuela series ends tied
New Zealand 2-1 Venezuela by Jonathon Hagger (4/6/25) Above: Rebekah Stott (13) in possession for the Football Ferns against Venezuela yesterday. Photo: RNZ. The Football Ferns responded from a disappointing performance and result against the Venezuelans at the end of last week to level the two-match series in Spain yesterday. New Zealand were hungry toContinue reading “Redemption for Football Ferns as Venezuela series ends tied”
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