Wellington Phoenix’s Makala Woods is arguably the biggest impact player of the A-League Women in 2026. The American attacker answers Ben Gilby‘s questions in an exclusive interview for Impetus (19/3/26) Above: Makala Woods, second white shirt from the right, reacts after scoring Wellington Phoenix’s third goal against Brisbane Roar on Saturday. Photo: Ryan Imray forContinue reading “Makala Woods exclusive interview”
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Phoenix rise ever powerfully to dominate Brisbane
Wellington Phoenix 3-0 Brisbane Roar by Ben Gilby (14/3/26) Above: Wellington Phoenix‘s Macey Fraser, wearing their special Match for Good kit, made a welcome return for her team from the bench against Brisbane Roar today. Photo: Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix closed in on their first ever Finals qualification with a comfortable win over Brisbane RoarContinue reading “Phoenix rise ever powerfully to dominate Brisbane”
Impetus A-League Women Awards: February 2026
3/3/26 Above: Wellington Phoenix’ Makala Woods (yellow and black stripes) battles with Perth Glory’s Tijan McKenna for possession earlier 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 theContinue reading “Impetus A-League Women Awards: February 2026”
Priestman & Barry: It’s a great chance to get back to being ‘us’
by Ben Gilby (19/2/26) Above: Wellington Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman speaking to the media today ahead of the team’s trip to Melbourne Victory. Image: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman and captain Mackenzie Barry have welcomed the team’s quick turnaround from last weekend’s defeat to Central Coast Mariners at a wild andContinue reading “Priestman & Barry: It’s a great chance to get back to being ‘us’”
Pia Vlok: Phoenix’s teen sensation makes history (again)
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)”
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”
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