It’s fair to say that Wellington Phoenix are having an absolute sensational run of player announcements for 2022/23. It continued overnight with the news that Kate Taylor, vice captain last season at the age of 18, has signed on for another year. We hear from both Kate and Nix boss Gemma Lewis (26/7/22). Above: InContinue reading “Young Gun Taylor Commits To The Nix”
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Phoenix Sign Experienced Football Fern Hassett
Wellington Phoenix’s impressive recruitment for the 2022/23 A-League Women continues with the arrival of 31-year-old 132 cap Football Fern Betsy Hassett. Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from Hassett and the Nix’s head coach Gemma Lewis (25/7/22). Above: Betsy Hassett (12) in action for New Zealand against Australia in April. Photo: Ian Hitchcock. New Zealand’s fourth most-cappedContinue reading “Phoenix Sign Experienced Football Fern Hassett”
Phoenix Bag Satchell: A Super Signing
It’s the biggest signing in Wellington Phoenix‘s short A-League Women’s history. Impetus hears from both Paige Satchell and head coach Gemma Lewis (20/7/22). Above: Paige Satchell – the Football Fern is coming home. Photo: NZ Football. Paige Satchell has chosen to continue her football career in New Zealand in the lead-up to next year’s WorldContinue reading “Phoenix Bag Satchell: A Super Signing”
Star Young Gun Whinham Re-Signs For Phoenix
Alyssa Whinham was one of the stories of the A-League Women season in 2021/22 and she’s back for Wellington Phoenix next season. Impetus hears from Whinham and Nix head coach Gemma Lewis. Above: THAT goal, THAT reaction. Alyssa Whinham provided one of the moments of the 2021/22 season. She’s back at Wellington Phoenix for theContinue reading “Star Young Gun Whinham Re-Signs For Phoenix”
Phoenix Farewell Jale Who Is One Of Three New Faces At Canberra
by Ben Gilby (15/7/22) Above: Grace Jale pictured ahead of last season with Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. Football Ferns forward Grace Jale has signed with Canberra United for the 2022/23 A-League Women campaign. The 23-year-old was the Phoenix women’s top goal scorer in their maiden season, finding the back of the net six timesContinue reading “Phoenix Farewell Jale Who Is One Of Three New Faces At Canberra”
Mack Is Back: Phoenix Announce First Player For 2022/23
13/7/22 Above: Mackenzie Barry (right) in action for Wellington Phoenix last season against Sydney FC’s Cote Rojas. Photo: Matt King. Wellington Phoenix’s newly capped Football Fern Mackenzie Barry was announced earlier today as the club’s first contracted player for the 2022/23 A-League Women season. The young centre back has jumped at the opportunity to re-signContinue reading “Mack Is Back: Phoenix Announce First Player For 2022/23”
The Pride of the Nix
Wellington Phoenix had a heroic first season as an A-League Women side. Despite being unable to play a home game and with by some distance the youngest squad in the competition, the New Zealanders defied the challenges to pick up wins and creditable performances. Supporters group Flight of the Nix members Denise Duffy (DD), HollyContinue reading “The Pride of the Nix”
Pride For Glory Despite Missing Finals By Narrowest Margin
Wellington Phoenix 1-3 Perth Glory Above: Perth Glory’s New Zealand international Liz Anton (left) competes in the air. Photo: Perth Glory. By Ben Gilby (5/3/22) Perth Glory’s superb season ended with a mixture of disappointment and pride as they missed out on Finals football on just goal difference from Melbourne Victory. Virtually no one unconnectedContinue reading “Pride For Glory Despite Missing Finals By Narrowest Margin”
Friday A-League Women Preview
Tomorrow night sees three A-League Women matches as the season reaches its last regular round. Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from four head coaches – Melbourne Victory’s Jeff Hopkins, Newcastle Jets’ Ash Wilson, Perth Glory’s Alex Epakis, and Wellington Phoenix’s Gemma Lewis. Additionally, there are the views of Perth captain Tash Rigby, Victory defender Brooke Hendrix,Continue reading “Friday A-League Women Preview”
Wellington Rewarded With Win
Western Sydney Wanderers 2-3 Wellington Phoenix Above: Joy unconfined for Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Wellington Phoenix. By Ben Gilby (2/3/22) Wellington Phoenix claimed their second A-League Women victory of the season at Western Sydney Wanderers. Gemma Lewis’ side are now only bottom on goal difference. Once more, the New Zealanders had to do it the hardContinue reading “Wellington Rewarded With Win”
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