Melbourne Victory 1-1 Wellington Phoenix By Alyce Collett 20/2/2026 Above: Emma Pijnenburg (left) chases after Rachel Lowe (right). Photo: via Melbourne Victory. The Wellington Phoenix left it late, but managed to pinch an equalising goal at the death and ultimately draw with the Melbourne Victory one all. After Rhianna Pollicina slotted home a penalty perfectly early inContinue reading “Phoenix rise late to break hosts’ hearts”
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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’”
Reigning champions Mariners secure huge away win over Wellington
Wellington Phoenix 1-2 Central Coast Mariners By Callum Logie 15/2/26 Above: Brooke Nunn and Tamar Levin fight for possession. Photo: Wellington Phoenix The windy Porirua Park hosted an interesting game between two positive sides, Mariners securing a massive win in their campaign to go back-to-back off Peta Trimis and Tamar Levin goals. Flying high offContinue reading “Reigning champions Mariners secure huge away win over Wellington”
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”
Phoenix rise from ashes of defeat to steal draw
Brisbane Roar 2-2 Wellington Phoenix By Alyce Collett 3/1/2026 Above: Samba (front) chases the ball for Wellington in front of Ava Piazza (back) Photo: via the A-Leagues The Wellington Phoenix have stolen a draw from the clutches of defeat, with a dramatic late goal seeing them draw two goals all with the Brisbane Roar. In the firstContinue reading “Phoenix rise from ashes of defeat to steal draw”
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