2023–24 Wellington Phoenix FC (A-League Women) season

The 2023–24 season is the third in the history of Wellington Phoenix Football Club (A-League Women).

Wellington Phoenix (A-League Women)
2023–24 season
ChairmanRobert Morrison
ManagerGiancarlo Italiano
StadiumSky Stadium
Go Media Stadium
Jerry Collins Stadium
A-League Women4th
Top goalscorerManaia Elliot
Macey Fraser
Mariana Speckmaier
(1 each)
Highest home attendance2,505
vs. Melbourne City
(15 October 2023)
A-League Women
Lowest home attendance2,505
vs. Melbourne City
(15 October 2023)
A-League Women
Average home league attendance2,505
Biggest win3–0
vs. Western Sydney Wanderers (A)
(22 October 2023)
A-League Women
Biggest defeat0–1
vs. Melbourne City (H)
(15 October 2023)
A-League Women
All statistics correct as of 22 October 2023.

Players

First-team squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Canada CAN Rylee Foster
2 DF New Zealand NZL Zoe McMeeken (scholarship)
3 DF New Zealand NZL Kate Taylor
4 DF New Zealand NZL Mackenzie Barry
5 DF New Zealand NZL Marisa van der Meer
6 MF New Zealand NZL Macey Fraser
7 MF New Zealand NZL Chloe Knott (vice-captain)
8 FW New Zealand NZL Grace Wisnewski
9 FW New Zealand NZL Kelli Brown
10 MF New Zealand NZL Alyssa Whinham
11 MF United States USA Hope Breslin
12 GK New Zealand NZL Brianna Edwards
No. Pos. Nation Player
13 DF New Zealand NZL Michaela Foster (vice-captain)
14 MF New Zealand NZL Michaela Robertson
15 MF New Zealand NZL Daisy Brazendale (scholarship)
16 MF New Zealand NZL Annalie Longo (captain)
17 FW Venezuela VEN Mariana Speckmaier
18 DF United States USA Hailey Davidson
19 MF New Zealand NZL Olivia Ingham (scholarship)
20 MF New Zealand NZL Emma Main
21 MF New Zealand NZL Manaia Elliott (scholarship)
22 GK New Zealand NZL Aimee Danieli (amateur)
23 DF New Zealand NZL Rebecca Lake

Transfers

Transfers in
No. Position Player Transferred from Type/fee Contract length Date Ref.
23DF Rebecca Lake New Zealand Canterbury United Pride Free transfer 1 year 28 July 2023 [1]
11MF United States Hope Breslin United States Houston Dash Free transfer 1 year 10 August 2023 [2]
18DF United States Hailey Davidson Sweden Mallbacken Free transfer 1 year 15 August 2023 [3]
6MF Macey Fraser Unattached Free transfer 3 years 16 August 2023 [4]
17FW Venezuela Mariana Speckmaier United States Washington Spirit Free transfer 1 year 18 August 2023 [5]
9FW Kelli Brown Australia Macarthur Rams Free transfer 1 year 6 September 2023 [6]
16MF Annalie Longo Unattached Free transfer 1 year 13 September 2023 [7]
1GK Canada Rylee Foster Unattached Free transfer 1 year 19 September 2023 [8]

From academy squad
N
 Pos.
 Nat.
 Name
 Age
 Notes
15 MF New Zealand Daisy Brazendale17 three-year scholarship contract[9]
21 MF New Zealand Manaia Elliott18 three-year scholarship contract[9]
19 MF New Zealand Olivia Ingham17 three-year scholarship contract[9]
22 GK New Zealand Aimee Danieli18 amateur contract[10]

Transfers out
No. Position Player Transferred to Type/fee Date Ref.
11MF Betsy Hassett Iceland Stjarnan End of contract 24 May 2023 [11]
9FW Ava Pritchard Unattached Free transfer 23 June 2023 [12]
19DF Charlotte Lancaster Unattached Free transfer [12]
18DF Te Reremoana Walker Unattached Free transfer [12]
2DF Saskia Vosper Unattached Free transfer [12]
22GK Georgia Candy Unattached Free transfer [12]
20FW Milly Clegg Western Sydney Wanderers Free transfer 11 July 2023 [13]
17DF Australia Claudia Cicco Newcastle Jets Free transfer 28 July 2023 [14]
6MF Australia Isabel Gomez Central Coast Mariners Free transfer 4 August 2023 [15]
13FW Paige Satchell Unattached Free transfer 10 August 2023 [16]
16MF Emma Rolston Unattached Free transfer [16]
1GK Lily Alfeld Unattached End of contract 5 September 2023 [17]

Contract extensions
No. Position Player Duration Date Ref.
20Emma MainForward1 year13 June 2023[18]
14Michaela RobertsonForward1 year15 June 2023[19]
4Mackenzie BarryDefender2 years21 June 2023[20]
5Marisa van der MeerDefender1 year21 June 2023[21]
3Kate TaylorDefender1 year1 August 2023[22]
8Grace WisnewskiMidfielder1 year3 August 2023[23]
13Michaela FosterDefender1 year8 August 2023[24]
12Brianna EdwardsGoalkeeper1 year8 August 2023[25]
2Zoe McMeekenDefender2 years22 August 2023[26]

Pre-season and friendlies

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

3 October 2023 Newcastle Jets Australia 1–2 New Zealand Wellington Phoenix Lisarow
15:00 AEDT
Report
Stadium: Pluim Park
7 October 2023 Central Coast Mariners Australia 2–3 New Zealand Wellington Phoenix Gosford
16:00 AEDT
  • Trimis ?'
  • Galic ?'
 Report
  • Main ?'
  • Elliott ?'
  • Knott ?'
 Stadium: Industree Group Stadium
Attendance: ~3,000

Competitions

Overall record
Competition First match Last match Starting round Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
A-League Women 15 October 2023 30 March 2024 Matchday 1 2 1 0 1 3 1 +2 050.00
Total 2 1 0 1 3 1 +2 050.00

Last updated: 22 October 2023
Source: Soccerway

A-League Women
Main article: 2023–24 A-League Women

League table
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
2 Melbourne City 2 2 0 0 3 1 +2 6[lower-alpha 1] Qualification to Finals series
3 Brisbane Roar 2 2 0 0 3 1 +2 6[lower-alpha 1]
4 Wellington Phoenix[lower-alpha 2] 2 1 0 1 3 1 +2 3
5 Sydney FC 2 1 0 1 2 1 +1 3
6 Central Coast Mariners 2 1 0 1 2 2 0 3
Updated to match(es) played on 22 October 2023. Source: A-Leagues
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) head-to-head results; 5) Fair Play points; 6) toss of a coin.[27]
Notes:
  1. Fair Play points: Melbourne City 0, Brisbane Roar –2.
  2. Wellington Phoenix cannot qualify for Asian Football Confederation competitions as they are based in New Zealand, which is under the Oceania Football Confederation.

Results summary
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
2 1 0 1 3 1  +2 3 0 0 1 0 1  −1 1 0 0 3 0  +3

Last updated: 22 October 2023.
Source: KEEPUP

Results by round
Round12345678910111213141516171819202122
GroundHAHHAHHAHAANAHAHAAAHAH
ResultLW
Position94
Points03
Updated to match(es) played on 22 October 2023. Source: KEEPUP
A = Away; H = Home; N = Neutral; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

The final league fixtures were announced on 24 August 2023.[28]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

15 October 2023 1 Wellington Phoenix 0–1 Melbourne City Wellington
15:00 NZDT Report
Stadium: Sky Stadium
Attendance: 2,505
Referee: Beth Rattray
22 October 2023 2 Western Sydney Wanderers 0–3 Wellington Phoenix Sydney
17:45 AEDT Report
Stadium: CommBank Stadium
Attendance: 2,461
Referee: Isabella Libri
4 November 2023 3 Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar Wellington
14:15 NZDT Report Stadium: Sky Stadium
12 November 2023 4 Wellington Phoenix v Western United Porirua
16:00 NZDT Report Stadium: Jerry Collins Stadium
18 November 2023 5 Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix TBC
18:00 AEDT Report Stadium: TBC
25 November 2023 6 Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory Auckland
14:45 NZDT Report Stadium: Go Media Stadium
10 December 2023 7 Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory Porirua
16:00 NZDT Report Stadium: Jerry Collins Stadium
16 December 2023 7 Adelaide United v Wellington Phoenix TBC
17:00 ACDT Stadium: TBC
23 December 2023 9 Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets Wellington
20:15 NZDT Report Stadium: Sky Stadium
29 December 2023 10 Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix Sydney
17:00 AEDT Report Stadium: Allianz Stadium
7 January 2024 11 Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix Brisbane
17:00 AEST Report Stadium: Perry Park
12 January 2024 12 Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners Sydney
17:00 NZDT Report Stadium: Leichhardt Oval
Note: Originally scheduled for 13 January 2024, was moved due to Unite Round.[29]
20 January 2024 13 Melbourne City v Wellington Phoenix Melbourne
17:00 AEDT Report Stadium: City Football Academy
28 January 2024 14 Wellington Phoenix v Canberra United Porirua
17:00 NZDT Report Stadium: Jerry Collins Stadium
4 February 2024 15 Newcastle Jets v Wellington Phoenix Maitland
17:00 AEDT Report Stadium: Maitland Sportsground
11 February 2024 16 Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide United Porirua
17:00 NZDT Report Stadium: Jerry Collins Stadium
18 February 2024 17 Western United v Wellington Phoenix TBC
18:00 AEDT Report Stadium: TBC
3 March 2024 18 Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix Melbourne
14:00 AEDT Report Stadium: The Home of the Matildas
8 March 2024 19 Perth Glory v Wellington Phoenix Perth
19:00 AWST Report Stadium: Macedonia Park
17 March 2024 20 Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC Porirua
14:00 NZDT Report Stadium: Jerry Collins Stadium
24 March 2024 21 Canberra United v Wellington Phoenix Canberra
14:00 AEDT Report Stadium: McKellar Park
30 March 2024 22 Wellington Phoenix v Western Sydney Wanderers Porirua
14:00 NZDT Report Stadium: Jerry Collins Stadium

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list.

As of 22 October 2023
No. Pos. Nat. Name A-League Women Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK Canada Rylee Foster 20 20
3 DF New Zealand Kate Taylor 20 20
4 DF New Zealand Mackenzie Barry 20 20
5 DF New Zealand Marisa van der Meer 20 20
6 MF New Zealand Macey Fraser 21 21
7 MF New Zealand Chloe Knott 1+10 20
8 MF New Zealand Grace Wisnewski 1+10 20
10 MF New Zealand Alyssa Whinham 0+10 10
11 MF United States Hope Breslin 20 20
13 DF New Zealand Michaela Foster 20 20
17 FW Venezuela Mariana Speckmaier 1+11 21
18 DF United States Hailey Davidson 20 20
20 FW New Zealand Emma Main 10 20
21 DF New Zealand Manaia Elliott 1+11 21
23 DF New Zealand Rebecca Lake 0+10 10

Disciplinary record

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.

As of 22 October 2023
Rank No. Pos. Nat. Name A-League Women Total
Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card
Total 000 000

Clean sheets

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal. Numbers in parentheses represent games where both goalkeepers participated and both kept a clean sheet; the number in parentheses is awarded to the goalkeeper who was substituted on, whilst a full clean sheet is awarded to the goalkeeper who was on the field at the start of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.

As of 22 October 2023
Rank No. Nat. Goalkeeper A-League Women Total
1 1 Canada Rylee Foster 1 1
Total11

References
  1. "Canterbury defender joins the Nix". Wellington Phoenix. 28 July 2023.
  2. "Women make first visa signing". Wellington Phoenix. 10 August 2023.
  3. "Nix sign another exciting young American". Wellington Phoenix. 15 August 2023.
  4. "Nix secure young midfielder on multi-year deal". Wellington Phoenix. 16 August 2023.
  5. "Phoenix sign Venezuela international". Wellington Phoenix. 18 August 2023.
  6. "Inform Brown coming back to the Nix". Wellington Phoenix. 6 September 2023.
  7. "Decorated Football Ferns midfielder signs with the Nix". Wellington Phoenix. 13 September 2023.
  8. "Foster rises again with the Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 19 September 2023.
  9. "Talented trio promoted from the academy". Wellington Phoenix. 28 August 2023.
  10. Wellington Phoenix [@WgtnPhoenixFC] (1 October 2023). "The 2023/24 Squad numbers for our A-League Women's team are 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝! Aimee Danieli has been confirmed as the sides third choice GK as an amateur player" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  11. Daníelsson, Gunnar Egill (24 May 2023). "Nýliðarnir skelltu Stjörnunni" [The newcomers hit the Star]. Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic).
  12. "Nix confirm women's departures". Wellington Phoenix. 23 June 2023.
  13. "Wanderers sign Football Fern Clegg". Western Sydney Wanderers. 11 July 2023.
  14. "Newcastle Jets sign Young Matilda Claudia Cicco". Newcastle Jets. 28 July 2023.
  15. "Central Coast Mariners sign young midfielder Isabel Gomez". Central Coast Mariners. 4 August 2023.
  16. McKay, Ben (10 August 2023). "Phoenix make first foreign signing after game-changing move but reveal two exits". Keep Up. Paul Temple confirmed Paige Satchell and Emma Rolston will not be returning
  17. Voerman, Andrew (5 September 2023). "Wellington Phoenix women's captain Lily Alfeld set for season on sideline after surgery". Stuff.
  18. "Emma secures Main contract". Wellington Phoenix. 13 June 2023.
  19. "Robertson re-signs for 2023-24". Wellington Phoenix. 15 June 2023.
  20. "Phoenix founding player signs on longer term". Radio New Zealand. 21 June 2023.
  21. "Goalscoring defender re-signs with the Nix". Wellington Phoenix. 27 June 2023.
  22. "Vice-captain recommits to the Nix". Wellington Phoenix. 1 August 2023.
  23. "Ferns training partner signs on for another season". Wellington Phoenix. 3 August 2023.
  24. "Football Ferns fullback re-signs with the Nix". Wellington Phoenix. 8 August 2023.
  25. "Young 'keeper re-signs after breakout season". Wellington Phoenix. 9 August 2023.
  26. "Foundation player signs on for two more seasons". Wellington Phoenix. 22 August 2023.
  27. "Competitions Rules". A-Leagues. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  28. "Full A-Leagues fixtures released: What you need to know & key talking points". keepup.com.au. 24 August 2023.
  29. "What is Unite Round?". aleagues.com.au. 18 October 2023.
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