It’s a new head coach, new captain and a new-look squad for last season’s Hyundai A-League surprise-packets Wellington Phoenix.
The Kiwi club returned to the Finals Series for the first time in four years in 2018/19 on the back of an exciting, attacking-based game.
And nothing is likely to change heading into the new campaign with some astute signings joining the talented crop of New Zealand youngsters in Ufuk Talay’s squad.
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Now, with the taste of Finals football in their mouths, you can be sure the boys from across the ditch will want nothing less in 2019/20.
Your @ALeague 2019/20 Season Draw!
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— Wellington Phoenix (@WgtnPhoenixFC) August 8, 2019
Can the new faces and remaining stars – like new skipper Steven Taylor – keep the club among the competition heavyweights?
Will learn a lot about their hopes in the early rounds, including an opening game against their former mentor Rudan and his freshly-formed Western United FC.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Hyundai A-League Season Draw released
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A trip to champions Sydney FC follows in Round 2 before returning home for the visit of defending premiers Perth Glory the following week.
We’ve got all of the Phoenix’s fixtures for the season below!
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