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Wisnewski 'more open' after mental health break from football

The young Wellington Phoenix player returned to training this week after leaving in February - and finding another sporting star's support in between.

Phoenix •8:30am

Phoenix stalwart Louis Fenton hangs up boots at age 29

Fenton announced Friday he was retiring from professional football after nine seasons and more than 150 games for the Phoenix.

Phoenix •Fri, May 20

Phoenix looking forward to home comforts after playoffs defeat

Travel-weary Wellington team knocked out of A-League finals by Western United.

Phoenix •Sat, May 14

Phoenix end regular season with loss to Melbourne City

City secured the A-League's minor premiership with a 2-1 win.

Phoenix •Mon, May 9

Phoenix lock up last A-League finals spot after beating Wanderers

Reno Piscopo's second-half strike proved the difference against the Wanderers, with the win giving Wellington an unassailable lead over Sydney FC on the table.

Phoenix •Thu, May 5

VAR under fire after long delays in Phoenix's loss to Melbourne

Close to 12 minutes' worth of VAR-related delays on decisions for two goals dominated the 3-1 defeat.

Phoenix •Fri, Apr 29

Undermanned Phoenix suffer second-straight heavy defeat

With nine players out due to injuries and Covid, the Phoenix lost 5-0 to the Central Coast Mariners days after their 6-0 drubbing to Melbourne City.

Phoenix •Tue, Apr 5

Young All Whites on the rise to step up in World Cup qualifying

From Phoenix teammates to international roommates, Ben Waine and Ben Old are still coming to terms with the upward trajectories of their respective careers.

Phoenix •Thu, Mar 17

Phoenix's Wisnewski returning home due to mental health reasons

Wisnewski has the support of the entire club, Phoenix general manager David Dome said.

Phoenix •Fri, Feb 25

Defender Payne signs long-term extension with Phoenix

Tim Payne will remain at the Wellington club until at least the end of the 2024/25 season.

Phoenix •Mon, Feb 21

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Govt plan puts NZ sport teams in Australia step closer to home

The Government's new five-step plan to reopen borders gives teams a timeline on when they can get back to playing on home soil.

Warriors •Thu, Feb 3

Date, venue set for Covid-plagued Phoenix's FFA Cup semi

The Wellington Phoenix will play Melbourne Victory next Saturday in Geelong for a spot in the final.

Phoenix •Wed, Jan 19

Phoenix back training as a squad after 17 players got Covid

Coach Ufuk Talay said he was having to join in training some days just to make up the numbers.

Phoenix •Mon, Jan 17

Waine header enough to give Phoenix win in FFA Cup

The 1-0 win over Western United is just the second time the Wellington club has tasted victory in the knockout competition.

Phoenix •December 7, 2021

Talay tells Phoenix to 'move on' from controversial loss

The Phoenix coach said they have more important things to look at than apparent missed calls.

Phoenix •December 6, 2021

Phoenix women round out squad with experienced defender

The team signed Talitha Kramer on the same day they managed to secure a jersey sponsor for the upcoming season.

Phoenix •December 2, 2021

NZ teams unite to ensure trans-Tasman sport still goes ahead

The Kiwi Super Rugby teams will join the Warriors, Breakers, Phoenix and others to work out a solution with Sport NZ and the Govt.

Warriors •December 1, 2021

Phoenix remain hopeful of NZ games in 2022

The Phoenix are one of many Kiwi sports teams effected by the Government's call to not open borders fully until April.

Phoenix •November 25, 2021

Phoenix women still coming to terms with upcoming debut

For many of the players, such as striker Kelli Brown, the everyday reality of life as a pro-athlete is still sinking in.

Phoenix •November 23, 2021

Phoenix can't buy break between lockdowns either side of Tasman

With the new A-League season fast approaching, there's no let-up in sight.

Phoenix •August 29, 2021

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