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2017–18 Wellington Phoenix FC Season
The 2017–18 Wellington Phoenix FC season was the club's 11th season since its establishment in 2007. The club participated in the A-League for the 11th time, the FFA Cup for the fourth time, and fielded a reserves squad in the ISPS Handa Premiership The New Zealand Football Championship ( mi, Te Whakataetae Whutupaoro a Aotearoa) was a men's association football league at the top of the New Zealand league system. Founded in 2004, the New Zealand Football Championship was the successor to a m ... for the fourth time. Players Squad information From youth squad Transfers in Transfers out Contract extensions Technical staff Statistics Squad statistics , - , colspan="24", ''ISPS Handa Premiership contracted players:'' , - , colspan="24", ''Players no longer at the club:'' Pre-season and friendlies Competitions Overall A-League League table Results summary Res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wellington Phoenix FC
Wellington Phoenix Football Club is a professional association football club based in Wellington, New Zealand. It competes in the Australian A-League, under licence from Football Federation Australia. Phoenix entered the competition in the 2007–08 season after its formation in March 2007, by New Zealand Football to replace New Zealand Knights as a New Zealand-based club in the Australian A-League competition. The club is one of the few clubs in the world to compete in a league of a different confederation ( AFC) from that of the country where it is based ( OFC). The club's highest achievement is reaching the A-League Preliminary Final in 2010. The club plays matches at Sky Stadium (formerly Westpac Stadium), a 34,500-seat multi-purpose venue in Wellington. Their home kit consists of black and yellow stripes. History Foundation During the later stages of the 2006–07 A-League season, Football Federation Australia (FFA) removed New Zealand Knights A-League licence d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Football Championship
The New Zealand Football Championship ( mi, Te Whakataetae Whutupaoro a Aotearoa) was a men's association football league at the top of the New Zealand league system. Founded in 2004, the New Zealand Football Championship was the successor to a myriad of short-lived football leagues in the country, including the National Soccer League, the National Summer Soccer League and the New Zealand Superclub League. The league was contested by ten teams in a franchise system. For sponsorship reasons, the competition was known as the ISPS Handa Men's Premiership. From the 2021-22 season, it was replaced by the New Zealand National League. The seasons used to run from October through to April, and consist of an eighteen-round regular season followed by a playoff series involving the four highest-placed teams, culminating in a Grand Final. Each season, two clubs would gain qualification to the OFC Champions League, the continental competition for the Oceania region. The league does not use a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James McGarry (footballer)
James Robert McGarry (born 9 April 1998) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Aberdeen. Club career McGarry was scouted to attend the APFA academy in Christchurch from Dunedin in 2011. McGarry would have professional trials with Chelsea and Sheffield United. When the academy relocated to Wellington to come under the banner of the Wellington Phoenix Academy Director Jess Ibrom recruited McGarry to be part of the Wellington Phoenix Academy. McGarry recently signed for Scotland side Aberdeen F.C. on a 3-year deal. Wellington Phoenix On 10 September 2015, McGarry joined Wellington Phoenix together with his countryman Logan Rogerson. On 10 May 2016, Wellington Phoenix released McGarry from his contract so he could gain game time at Wellington United during the winter. He then returned to play for the Wellington Phoenix, mainly appearing in their reserve team. Willem II Following the expiration of McGarry's contract at Wellington Phoenix, McGarry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Rufer
Alex Arthur Rufer (born 12 June 1996) is a New Zealand professional footballer who captains and plays as a defensive midfielder for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League. Personal life Rufer is the son of former international New Zealand player Shane Rufer, and the nephew of Oceania Player of the Century Wynton Rufer. He also attended Palmerston North Boys High School. Club career Rufer started his career with YoungHeart Manawatu. In February 2013, Rufer joined Wairarapa United. In August 2013, ahead of the A-League season, Rufer signed a three-year contract with Wellington Phoenix. Rufer made his debut for the Wellington Phoenix in the 3–2 away win against Newcastle Jets on 9 February 2014. In a 2–1 loss against Brisbane Roar on 12 March 2022, Rufer suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. He was expected to return from injury 12 months later. International career Rufer made his international debut for the All Whites in a friendly match against Myanmar on 7 S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marco Rossi (footballer, Born 1987)
Marco Rossi (; born 30 September 1987) is an Italian association footballer who plays as a defender. Club career In July 2009, Parma exchanged Rossi with Antonio Mirante of Sampdoria, signing a season-long loan. On 24 June 2011, he was signed by Cesena in a co-ownership deal for €2 million after he spent a year with Bari. After the deal, Alberto Galuppo returned to Parma in July 2011 for €1 million. In June 2012 the co-ownership was renewed. However, due to Rossi's involvement in the 2011 Italian football scandal, Parma gave up the remaining 50% registration rights for free. Rossi was banned for one year and eight months, thus Cesena terminated his contract. On 31 March 2014, Rossi was signed by Perugia. In January 2015, he was signed by Varese in a temporary deal. On 9 August 2016, it was announced that Rossi signed for the A-League A-League Men (known as the Isuzu UTE A-League for sponsorship reasons) is the highest-level professional men's soccer league in Aus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Parkhouse
Adam Parkhouse (born 15 December 1992) is an Australian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Sydney Olympic. Playing career Parkhouse moved to Witton Albion on loan from Stalybridge Celtic in September 2013. He signed for Mossley in September 2014, playing four times for the club. In August 2016, Parkhouse signed for A-League A-League Men (known as the Isuzu UTE A-League for sponsorship reasons) is the highest-level professional men's soccer league in Australia and New Zealand. At the top of the Australian league system, it is the country's premier men's competiti ... club Wellington Phoenix from Manly United on a one-year deal. On 14 December 2016, just in time for his 24th birthday, Parkhouse signed a two-year extension with Wellington Phoenix. On 20 July 2018, Parkhouse left the Wellington Phoenix after agreeing to a mutual termination of his contract. References External links * 1992 births Living people Men's association football midfielders Au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael McGlinchey
Michael Ryan McGlinchey (born 7 January 1987) is a New Zealand international footballer who plays for Weston Bears in the National Premier Leagues. McGlinchey played youth football with Scottish club Celtic, where he made his professional debut. After spending time on loan to Dunfermline Athletic, he joined Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, where he made over 100 appearances. In his time at the club he spent periods on loan at Motherwell in 2010 and with Vegalta Sendai in 2014. He joined Wellington Phoenix in 2014 after securing a release from the Mariners. He returned to the Mariners in 2018, before returning to Scotland with Queen's Park and then Clyde in 2020. He then returned to Australia in 2022, to play for Weston Bears in the National Premier Leagues. McGlinchey represented Scotland at under-20 and under-21 level, but changed allegiance to New Zealand, his country of birth, at senior level. He was a member of the New Zealand national team at the 2010 Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matija Ljujić
Matija Ljujić ( sr-cyr, Матија Љујић; born 28 October 1993) is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Újpest FC in the Hungarian First League. Career Early career Ljujic is a product of the FK Partizan academy. FK Rad Ljujić played for Rad in the Serbian SuperLiga in 2015–16 season. FK Žalgiris On 15 June 2016 he signed for Lithuanian champions Žalgiris. Wellington Phoenix On 9 January 2018, Ljujić signed for Wellington Phoenix until the end of their 2017–18 season. He scored his first goal for the club in his debut home game against Western Sydney Wanderers, a long-range dipping strike that beat Vedran Janjetović in goal. Belenenses On 1 June 2018, Ljujić joined Belenenses on a three-year contract. Bnei Yehuda On 18 September 2019 Ljujić signed the Israeli Premier League club from the city Tel Aviv Bnei Yehuda. Gangwon FC On 20 July 2021 Ljujić joined the K League 1 club Gangwon FC. Hapoel Haifa On 26 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nathan Burns
Nathan Burns (born 7 May 1988) is a retired Australian professional footballer who last played for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League and the Australian national team. Club career Adelaide United He formerly played for Parramatta Eagles and trained at the AIS. After a few substitute appearances for Adelaide United, Burns finally got his first start against Sydney FC scoring his first A-League goal in the 4–1 loss. On 21 January 2007 Burns scored Adelaide United's first ever hat trick during a match against Central Coast Mariners, giving his side a 2nd-place finish on the league table to close out the 2nd A-League season. After his great season with Adelaide United, Norwegian champions SK Brann invited Burns for a 10-day trial where he would train with fellow Socceroo Michael Thwaite. AEK Athens On 10 June 2008, he signed with AEK Athens on a four-year contract. He wore the number 24 shirt. Burns made his Greek Super League debut for AEK Athens on 28 February 2009, as 6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dylan Fox
Dylan James Fox (born 15 April 1994) is a Northern Irish-born Australian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Veikkausliiga club FC Lahti. Club career Sutherland Sharks Fox started his youth career with Sydney-based Sutherland Sharks. He was promoted to the senior team in 2013 and played in the National Premier Leagues NSW. Bonnyrigg White Eagles In 2014, he moved to Bonnyrigg White Eagles and played until 2015 and scored 3 goals in 43 league matches. Wellington Phoenix In October 2015, Fox joined the A-League with Wellington Phoenix offering him a two-year contract. He was named the Player's Player at the Wellington Phoenix awards for the 2017–18 season and was a close second to Roy Krishna for Player of the Year. He was also named the best Wellington Phoenix Under-23 Player of the Year in 2016. In March 2019, Wellington Phoenix and Fox mutually terminated his contract while he was sidelined with a season-ending injury and having received an offer from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Lowry
Ryan Lowry is an Australian professional football (soccer) player who plays as a central defender for Perth RedStar in the National Premier Leagues Western Australia. Early life Ryan's older brother Shane is also a professional footballer playing in the Malaysia Super League club, Johor Darul Ta'zim. Playing career Lowry signed a one-year contract to play with Wellington Phoenix in the A-League in September 2016, moving from ECU Joondalup Perth RedStar Football Club is an Australian soccer club from Joondalup, Western Australia currently playing in the National Premier Leagues Western Australia and National Premier Leagues WA Women. Their home ground is the RedStar Arena at the J .... References External links * Living people 1993 births Australian men's soccer players Men's association football defenders Inglewood United FC players Perth RedStar FC players Wellington Phoenix FC players National Premier Leagues players A-League Men players Soccer players from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goran Paracki
Goran Paracki (born 21 January 1987) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or defender for Karlovac 1919. Club career Paracki was born in Pula, Croatia. Wellington Phoenix On 20 July 2017, Paracki signed a one-year deal with Wellington Phoenix. Neftchi Baku On 23 June 2018, Paracki signed a one-year contract with Neftçi PFK. Neftchi Baku confirmed Paracki's release on 15 May 2019. Slaven Belupo On 29 June 2019, Paracki returned to Slaven Belupo Nogometni klub Slaven Belupo ( en, Slaven Belupo Football Club), often referred to as NK Slaven Belupo, Slaven Belupo or simply Slaven, and known internationally as NK Slaven Koprivnica, is a Croatian professional football club based in the city ... after four years. References External links * * Profile at HLSZ 1987 births Living people Croatian men's footballers Footballers from Pula Men's association football midfielders Croatia men's youth international footballers Croatian Football Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
