With the new A-League Women season upon us, here’s your guide to Wellington Phoenix.
From new signings, memberships, matchday tickets and fixtures. KEEPUP has you covered.
Head coach: Natalie Lawrence
Stadium: Sky Stadium
2021-22 position: 10th
Wellington Phoenix showed plenty of spirit in their inaugural A-League Women season and improved as the campaign went on amid the COVID-19 pandemic and being forced to play away from home in Australia. Natalie Lawrence has replaced Gemma Lewis as head coach.
Prospects: Wellington have a far older and more experienced team thanks to targeted recruiting and international call-ups at both senior and under-20 level for many of last season’s returning players. Football Ferns veteran Betsy Hassett will bring seniority and leadership to the Phoenix while fellow current internationals Paige Satchell, Marisa van der Meer and Emma Rolston all arrive with their form counting down to the World Cup front of mind. Winning and retaining the ball higher up the pitch will be key to better results after conceding a league-high 36 goals at an average of 2.6 per game last season.
Teo Pellizzeri, Liberty A-League Commentator
Re-signed: Lily Alfeld, Brianna Edwards, Kate Taylor, Mackenzie Barry, Zoe McMeeken, Saskia Vosper, Isabel Gomez, Grace Wisnewski, Chloe Knott, Alyssa Whinham, Ava Pritchard
New arrivals: Marisa van der Meer, Betsy Hassett, Paige Satchell, Michaela Robertson (Phoenix academy), Claudia Cicco, Emma Rolston, Milly Clegg (amateur)
Fixtures:
RD | DATE | MATCH | VENUE | K.O (AEDT) |
1 | Sunday, 20 November 2022 | Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City | Sky Stadium | 1.00pm |
2 | Saturday, 26 November 2022 | Wellington Phoenix v Western United | Sky Stadium | 1.00pm |
3 | Sunday, 4 December 2022 | Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix | TBC | 4.00pm |
4 | Saturday, 10 December 2022 | Canberra United v Wellington Phoenix | McKellar Park | 3.00pm |
5 | Saturday, 17 December 2022 | Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide United | Sky Stadium | 3.40pm |
6 | Tuesday, 27 December 2022 | Adelaide United v Wellington Phoenix | Coopers Stadium | 5.05pm |
7 | Monday, 2 January 2023 | Wellington Phoenix v Western Sydney Wanderers | Sky Stadium | 10.20am |
8 | Saturday, 7 January 2023 | Western United v Wellington Phoenix | City Vista Recreation Reserve | 3.00pm |
9 | Sunday, 15 January 2023 | Perth Glory v Wellington Phoenix | Macedonia Park | 7.00pm |
10 | Sunday, 22 January 2023 | Wellington Phoenix v Canberra United | Sky Stadium | 10.20am |
11 | Saturday, 28 January 2023 | Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix | A.J. Kelly Park | 3.00pm |
12 | Sunday, 12 February 2023 | Western Sydney Wanderers v Wellington Phoenix | Wanderers Football Park | 3.00pm |
13 | Saturday, 25 February 2023 | Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC | TBC | 3.00pm |
14 | Saturday, 4 March 2023 | Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar | Sky Stadium | 3.40pm |
15 | Saturday, 11 March 2023 | Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix | Nestrata Jubilee Stadium | 3.00pm |
16 | Saturday, 18 March 2023 | Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory | Sky Stadium | 3.00pm |
17 | Saturday, 25 March 2023 | Newcastle Jets v Wellington Phoenix | No.2 Sportsground | 3.00pm |
18 | Saturday, 1 April 2023 | Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory | Sky Stadium | 10.20am |