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2023–24 Wellington Phoenix FC Season
The 2023–24 season is the 17th in the history of Wellington Phoenix FC, Wellington Phoenix Football Club. In addition to the A-League Men, domestic league, the club is participating in the Australia Cup for the ninth time. Overview Pre-season On 14 April 2023, it was announced that Ufuk Talay would depart the club at the end of the season. The following week, assistant coach Giancarlo Italiano was announced as the next head coach on a 2-year deal. On 10 May, the Phoenix announced the departures of eight players, including vice-captain Oliver Sail, Clayton Lewis, Steven Ugarkovic and Callan Elliot. On 11 May, the Phoenix announced their first signing of the off-season in Mohamed Al-Taay on a two-year deal from the Newcastle Jets FC, Newcastle Jets. On 18 May, it was announced that Nicholas Pennington had signed a one-year contract extension with the club. On 9 June, the Phoenix announced the signing of Jack Duncan (soccer), Jack Duncan on a one-year deal. On 6 July, the Phoen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wellington Phoenix FC
Wellington Phoenix Football Club is a professional association football, football club based in Wellington, New Zealand. It competes in the Australian A-League Men, under Professional sports league organization#Systems around the world, licence from Football Federation Australia. Phoenix entered the competition in the 2007–08 A-League, 2007–08 season after its formation in March 2007, by New Zealand Football to replace New Zealand Knights FC, New Zealand Knights as a New Zealand-based club in the Australian A-League competition. Since 2011, the club has been owned by ''Welnix'', a consortium of seven Wellington businessmen. The club is one of the few clubs in the world to compete in a List of association football clubs playing in the league of another country#New Zealand / Australia, league of a different confederation (Asian Football Confederation, AFC) from that of the country where it is based (Oceania Football Confederation, OFC). It plays matches at Wellington Regional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuff (website)
Stuff is a New Zealand news media website owned by newspaper conglomerate Stuff Ltd (formerly called Fairfax). As of early 2024, it is the most popular news website in New Zealand, with a monthly unique audience of more than 2 million. Stuff was founded in 2000, and publishes breaking news, weather, sport, politics, video, entertainment, business and life and style content from Stuff Ltd's newspapers, which include New Zealand's second- and third-highest circulation daily newspapers, ''The Post'' and '' The Press'', and the highest circulation weekly, '' Sunday Star-Times'', as well as international news wire services. Stuff has won numerous awards at the Newspaper Publishers' Association awards including 'Best News Website or App' in 2014 and 2019, and 'Website of the Year' in 2013 and 2018, 'Best News Website in 2019', and 'Digital News Provider of the Year' in 2024 and 2025. History Independent Newspapers Ltd, 2000–2003 The former New Zealand media company Independ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Suburbs FC
Western Suburbs Football Club is an association football club in Porirua, New Zealand. They play their home matches at Endeavour Park in the Porirua suburb of Whitby and compete in the Central Premier League. Western Suburbs is in partnership with Olé Football Academy who provide coaching for some of their junior and senior teams. They have won the Chatham Cup thrice, and the Central Premier League on seven occasions, most recently in 2019. History Mental Hospital AFC Western Suburbs was established in 1906 as Mental Hospital AFC, initially as a recreational outlet for staff at Porirua Mental Hospital, winning the Chatham Cup in 1935, beating Christchurch's Western 2–0. Western Suburbs (1956–1973) In 1956 the name of the club changed to Western Suburbs, reflecting its player base from Porirua and Tawa. Led by Hungarian-born coach Imre Kiss, who had represented New Zealand for one official international in 1967, the club won the Central League First Division title in 196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Supyk
Luke Supyk (born 4 March 2006) is a New Zealand footballer who currently plays as a forward for Wellington Phoenix. Club career Born in Wellington, Supyk began his career in the academies of Waimakariri United and Nomads United before joining Wellington Phoenix in 2021. Having progressed through the academy, he was added to the club's reserve side, playing in the Central League, where he impressed with his goal-scoring prowess. He made his professional debut for the first team in the 3–0 Australia Cup round-of-32 loss against Melbourne City on 27 August 2023, coming on as a late substitute for Kosta Barbarouses. On his return from a training camp with the New Zealand under-17 squad in Japan, Supyk was officially announced as the first-team's nineteenth signing. International career Supyk was called up to the New Zealand under-17 squad for the 2023 OFC U-17 Championship, where he finished joint-top scorer alongside Tahitian Titouan Guillemant, helping New Zealand to the titl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isaac Hughes (footballer)
Isaac Robert Hughes (born 25 March 2004) is an English-born, New Zealand footballer who plays for Wellington Phoenix. Club career Youth career Hughes played for both the Bolton Wanderers and Crewe Alexandra academies before moving to New Zealand at the age of 10. Wellington Phoenix Hughes made his Wellington Phoenix debut on 27 August 2023 against Melbourne City in the Australia Cup as a second-half substitute. On 13 September 2023, Hughes signed a two-year contract with the first team after captaining the reserves side. After 10 appearances for the Nix and one season, Hughes signed a three-year contract extension with the Wellington Phoenix, committing to the club through until the end of the 2027-28 A-League. International career Hughes was selected for the New Zealand U20s in the 2022 OFC U-19 Championship. He made his debut against Cook Islands in the opening game. Hughes scored one goal in the tournament against Tahiti in the semi-finals. Hughes was also called up for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fin Conchie
Fin Ngahina Roa Conchie (born 10 August 2003) is a New Zealand association footballer currently playing as a midfielder for the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League Men. Career Roa Conchie rose through the ranks of the juniors system at Wellington Phoenix. Whilst playing for the Wellington Phoenix FC Reserves against Petone in the 2023 New Zealand National League, Roa Conchie made a homophobic slur towards a Petone player, resulting in an altercation on the field. Whilst Roa Conchie was not sanctioned by the referee for the incident during the game, he later admitted to making the slur. He was stood down indefinitely by Wellington, and would later receive a 10-game ban. Wellington Phoenix stood by Roa Conchie and signed him to a 3-year contract. He would go on to make his professional debut against the Western Sydney Wanderers in Round 3 of the 2023–24 season. Career statistics Club Honours ;New Zealand * OFC Nations Cup: 2024 The year saw the list of ongoing ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lukas Kelly-Heald
Lukas Eric Kelly-Heald (born 18 March 2005) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or left-back for Wellington Phoenix. His twin brother Alby Kelly-Heald, a goalkeeper, played for the same youth clubs and the Phoenix academy. In January 2025, they became the third pair of twins to play together in the A-League Men, and the first for the Phoenix. Honours ;New Zealand * OFC Nations Cup: 2024 The year saw the list of ongoing armed conflicts, continuation of major armed conflicts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Myanmar civil war (2021–present), Myanmar civil war, the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), Sudane ... References External links * 2005 births Living people Association footballers from Wellington City New Zealand men's association footballers Men's association football defenders Wellington Phoenix FC players A-League Men players 2024 OFC Men's Nations Cup players OFC Nations Cup–winning players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Duncan (soccer)
Jack Carleton Duncan (born 19 April 1993) is an Australian goalkeeper who plays for A-League Men club Melbourne Victory. Club career Newcastle Jets In 2010 Duncan signed for A-League club Newcastle Jets from NSW Premier League side Sutherland Sharks. He made his professional debut in the 2011-12 A-League season on 19 November 2011, in a round 7 clash against Brisbane Roar. Perth Glory On 2 May 2013, Duncan joined Perth Glory. Randers FC On 15 May 2015, Duncan signed a 2-year deal with Randers FC. He made his Danish Superliga debut on 16 May 2016 for the club in a 3–2 away victory over Viborg FF. In June 2016, Duncan asked to be released from his second contracted year with Randers FC because there was no indication to him becoming first choice. Return to Newcastle Jets On 24 June 2016, Duncan returned to Newcastle Jets, signing a 2-year deal. Al-Qadsiah On 31 July 2018, Duncan joined Saudi club Al Qadsiah, after triggering his release clause. Third spell at Newcas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicholas Pennington
Nicholas Pennington (born 18 December 1998) is a professional soccer player who plays as a central midfielder for Perth Glory. Born in Italy, he represented Australia at youth international level. Early life Born in Rome, Pennington is of Australian descent through his father who originated from Perth. He has stated his interest in representing the Australia national team. Club career Cagliari Pennington began his career with Cagliari. He made his first appearance on the bench on 27 November 2016 in a Serie A match against Udinese and the second three days later in a match against Sampdoria in the fourth round of Coppa Italia, but both times he did not appear on the field. Loan to Olbia On 19 August 2017, he was loaned to Serie C club Olbia on a seasons-long loan deal. On 4 October, Pennington made his debut for Olbia as a substitute replacing Enrico Geroni in the 28th minute of a 0–0 home draw against Pistoiese. Four days later, on 8 October he played his first entire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohamed Al-Taay
Mohamed Al-Taay (; born 15 June 2000) is a professional football midfielder who plays for Western Sydney Wanderers. Born in Australia, he represents the Iraq national team. Early life Al-Taay was born in Campbelltown, New South Wales with two older brothers and one younger sister. His parents, who hailed from Iraq, fled to Australia in 1994 due to the conflicts under Saddam Hussein. His father fled Iraq in 1991 to a refugee camp in Saudi Arabia before moving to Australia. Al-Taay began playing football at the age of six with his father and brothers and attended Campbelltown Performing Arts High School growing up. He joined his first football clubs with Blacktown City and Marconi Stallions in their junior age groups. Despite being born in Australia, Al-Taay developed interest in representing the Iraq national football team. He is a devoted Muslim and frequently participates in Ramadan. Al-Taay is fluent in Arabic and English, having learnt the former first growing up. Club ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Callan Elliot
Callan Rennie Elliot (born 7 July 1999) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a right back for A-League club Auckland FC and the New Zealand national football team. Club career Born in Scotland and emigrating to New Zealand as a young child, Elliot was educated at Nelson College and Rathkeale College. He began his career with hometown club Tasman United under the mentorship of teammate Paul Ifill, making his senior debut as a substitute against New Zealand Football Championship leaders Auckland City on 15 January 2017. Elliot became a regular starter in the 2017–18 season, where his appearances caught the attention of A-League side Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix Elliot signed a professional contract with Wellington Phoenix at the beginning of the following season, and made his debut as a substitute in an 8–2 win over Central Coast Mariners on 10 March 2019. Xanthi In September 2020, Elliot signed a three-year deal with Greek club Xanthi, coached by A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Ugarkovic
Steven Ugarkovic (born 19 August 1994) is an Australian Association football, soccer player who plays as a Midfielder (association football), defensive midfielder for A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Western Sydney Wanderers. Career Osijek Ugarkovic started his professional career at Croatian club NK Osijek, moving from his home city of Sydney, Australia to pursue a career in football at the age of 17. Newcastle Jets Ugarkovic returned to Australia in the January transfer window of the 2015-16 A-League, 2015-16 A-League season. Ugarkovic's first appearance for the Newcastle Jets was on 31 January 2016, in a 1–0 loss to Adelaide United. In January 2021, it was announced that Ugarkovic would play out the rest of the 2020-21 A-League season at Newcastle before joining Western Sydney Wanderers FC for the 2021-22 A-League season. Ugarkovic spent seasons at Newcastle. Ugarkovic made 144 appearances for Newcastle across all competitions, scoring 9 goals. Western Sydney W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
