Phoenix

The Wellington Phoenix may have been defeated on the pitch but they are buoyant off it, as they continue efforts to confirm a long-term place in the A-League.

The Melbourne Victory brutally dismantled the Wellington Phoenix 3-nil in their A-League football clash in Melbourne.

Phoenix players are shocked the club's failed to get a 10-year A-League licence extension.

Sydney FC have denounced the prospect of a third Sydney A-League team, accusing the FFA of trying to cut their market in half.

Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick has hailed a breakthrough game for new acquisition Jeffrey Sarpong after watching his side earn back-to-back wins in the A-League.

The Wellington Phoenix have beaten the Glory 2-1 in their A-League football clash in Perth.

Not only did the Wellington Phoenix lose their opening match of the season, they've now lost seasoned skipper Andrew Durante for up to a month.

The Wellington Phoenix football coach Ernie Merrick concedes his side are "not good at scoring goals".

The Wellington Phoenix have hired another Australian defender, signing 21-year-old Dylan Fox from the New South Wales competition on a two-year contract.

Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick is fuming after his side was allowed only a half hour training on their home ground ahead of Sunday's A-League season opener.

The Wellington Phoenix have signed a couple of teenagers to three-year A-League contracts.

The Wellington Phoenix can take revenge for their early elimination in last season's A-League playoffs when they play Melbourne City tonight in the FFA Cup.

The Wellington Phoenix have signed a replacement striker for Nathan Burns, with former Ajax and Real Sociedad player Jeffrey Sarpong joining the club.