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

Club:Wellington Phoenix (A-League Women)
Season:2023–24
Chairman:Robert Morrison
Manager:Paul Temple
Stadium:Sky Stadium
Go Media Stadium
Jerry Collins Stadium
League:A-League Women
League Result:8th
Cup1:A-League Women Finals
Cup1 Result:DNQ
League Topscorer:Mariana Speckmaier (10)
Highest Attendance:5,532
vs. Perth Glory
(25 November 2023)
A-League Women
Lowest Attendance:612
vs. Adelaide United
(20 March 2024)
A-League Women
Average Attendance:
Largest Win:3–0

(22 October 2023)
A-League Women
Largest Loss:0–3
vs. Western United (A)
(18 February 2024)
A-League Women
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Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

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

Players

First-team squad

Transfers

Transfers in

No.PositionPlayerTransferred fromType/feeContract lengthDateRef.
23 Free transfer1 year28 July 2023[1]
11 Free transfer1 year10 August 2023[2]
18 Free transfer1 year15 August 2023[3]
6 UnattachedFree transfer3 years16 August 2023[4]
17 Free transfer1 year18 August 2023[5]
9 Free transfer1 year6 September 2023[6]
16 UnattachedFree transfer1 year13 September 2023[7]
1 UnattachedFree transfer1 year19 September 2023[8]
7 Injury replacement6 months7 December 2023[9]
26 UnattachedInjury replacement6 months27 December 2023[10]
27 Scholarship6 months27 December 2023

From academy squad

Transfers out

No.PositionPlayerTransferred toType/feeDateRef.
11 End of contract24 May 2023[11]
9 UnattachedFree transfer23 June 2023[12]
19 UnattachedFree transfer
18 UnattachedFree transfer
2 UnattachedFree transfer
22 UnattachedFree transfer
20 Western Sydney WanderersFree transfer11 July 2023[13]
17 Newcastle JetsFree transfer28 July 2023[14]
6 Central Coast MarinersFree transfer4 August 2023[15]
13 UnattachedFree transfer10 August 2023[16]
16 UnattachedFree transfer
1 UnattachedEnd of contract5 September 2023[17]
7 UnattachedMutual contract termination30 November 2023[18]
6 Undisclosed17 April 2024[19]

Contract extensions

No.PositionPlayerDurationDateRef.
20 Forward 1 year 13 June 2023 [20]
14 Forward 1 year 15 June 2023 [21]
4 Defender 2 years 21 June 2023 [22]
5 Defender 1 year 21 June 2023 [23]
3 Defender 1 year 1 August 2023 [24]
8 Midfielder 1 year 3 August 2023 [25]
13 Defender 1 year 8 August 2023 [26]
12 Goalkeeper 1 year 8 August 2023 [27]
2 Defender 2 years 22 August 2023 [28]

Competitions

A-League Women

See main article: 2023–24 A-League Women.

Matches

The final league fixtures were announced on 24 August 2023.[29]

Statistics

Appearances and goals

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

NameA-League WomenTotal
Apps Goals Apps Goals
1GK<--A-League Women-->19 019 0
2DF<--A-League Women-->9+7 016 0
3DF<--A-League Women-->16+1 217 2
4DF<--A-League Women-->19+1 020 0
5DF<--A-League Women-->6 06 0
6MF<--A-League Women-->18+1 319 3
7FW<--A-League Women-->10+2 312 3
8MF<--A-League Women-->2+1 03 0
9FW<--A-League Women-->1+6 07 0
10MF<--A-League Women-->7+9 116 1
11MF<--A-League Women-->17+5 222 2
12GK<--A-League Women-->3+1 04 0
13DF<--A-League Women-->19+1 120 1
14FW<--A-League Women-->3+6 39 3
15MF<--A-League Women-->4+2 06 0
16MF<--A-League Women-->10+3 113 1
17FW<--A-League Women-->18+3 1021 10
18DF<--A-League Women-->18+3 021 0
19MF<--A-League Women-->0+1 01 0
20FW<--A-League Women-->15+3 518 5
21DF<--A-League Women-->6+10 116 1
22GK<--A-League Women-->0+1 01 0
23DF<--A-League Women-->11+6 017 0
25DF<--A-League Women-->0+1 01 0
26DF<--A-League Women-->7+4 011 0
27MF<--A-League Women-->0+5 05 0
Player(s) transferred out but featured this season
7MF<--A-League Women-->4+3 27 2

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.

RankNameA-League WomenTotal
<--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red--><--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red-->
11GK<--A-League Women-->0 0 10 0 1
211MF<--A-League Women-->4 0 04 0 0
310MF<--A-League Women-->3 0 03 0 0
21DF<--A-League Women-->3 0 03 0 0
518DF<--A-League Women-->2 0 02 0 0
20FW<--A-League Women-->2 0 02 0 0
23DF<--A-League Women-->2 0 02 0 0
83DF<--A-League Women-->1 0 01 0 0
4DF<--A-League Women-->1 0 01 0 0
6MF<--A-League Women-->1 0 01 0 0
13DF<--A-League Women-->1 0 01 0 0
16MF<--A-League Women-->1 0 01 0 0
17FW<--A-League Women-->1 0 01 0 0
Total<--A-League Women-->22 0 122 0 1

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.

RankGoalkeeperA-League WomenTotal
1155
2120 (1)0 (1)
220 (1)0 (1)
Total 5 (2) 5 (2)

Awards

Players

No.Pos.PlayerAwardSource
1 GK Rylee FosterA-League Women Player of the Month (October/November)[30]
A-League Women Player of the Month (December)[31]
17 FW Mariana SpeckmaierA-League Women Player of the Month (March)[32]

Managers

ManagerAwardSource
Paul TempleA-League Women Coach of the Month (October/November)[33]
A-League Women Coach of the Month (December)

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Canterbury defender joins the Nix. Wellington Phoenix. 28 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Women make first visa signing. Wellington Phoenix. 10 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Nix sign another exciting young American. Wellington Phoenix. 15 August 2023.
  4. Web site: Nix secure young midfielder on multi-year deal. Wellington Phoenix. 16 August 2023.
  5. Web site: Phoenix sign Venezuela international. Wellington Phoenix. 18 August 2023.
  6. Web site: Inform Brown coming back to the Nix. Wellington Phoenix. 6 September 2023.
  7. Web site: Decorated Football Ferns midfielder signs with the Nix. Wellington Phoenix. 13 September 2023.
  8. Web site: Foster rises again with the Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix. 19 September 2023.
  9. Web site: Tar Heel signs with the Nix. Wellington Phoenix. 7 December 2023.
  10. Web site: Phoenix bolster women's squad. Wellington Phoenix. 27 December 2023.
  11. News: Nýliðarnir skelltu Stjörnunni. The newcomers hit the Star. is. Gunnar Egill. Daníelsson. Morgunblaðið. 24 May 2023.
  12. Web site: Nix confirm women's departures. Wellington Phoenix. 23 June 2023.
  13. Web site: Wanderers sign Football Fern Clegg. Western Sydney Wanderers. 11 July 2023.
  14. Web site: Newcastle Jets sign Young Matilda Claudia Cicco. Newcastle Jets. 28 July 2023.
  15. Web site: Central Coast Mariners sign young midfielder Isabel Gomez. Central Coast Mariners. 4 August 2023.
  16. Web site: Phoenix make first foreign signing after game-changing move but reveal two exits. Ben. McKay. Keep Up. 10 August 2023. Paul Temple confirmed Paige Satchell and Emma Rolston will not be returning.
  17. News: Wellington Phoenix women's captain Lily Alfeld set for season on sideline after surgery. Andrew. Voerman. Stuff. 5 September 2023.
  18. Web site: Ever-present midfielder departs the Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix. 30 November 2023.
  19. Web site: Fraser finalises record transfer to the NWSL. Wellington Phoenix. 17 April 2024.
  20. Web site: Emma secures Main contract. Wellington Phoenix. 13 June 2023.
  21. Web site: Robertson re-signs for 2023-24. Wellington Phoenix. 15 June 2023.
  22. Web site: Phoenix founding player signs on longer term. Radio New Zealand. 21 June 2023.
  23. Web site: Goalscoring defender re-signs with the Nix. Wellington Phoenix. 27 June 2023.
  24. Web site: Vice-captain recommits to the Nix. Wellington Phoenix. 1 August 2023.
  25. Web site: Ferns training partner signs on for another season. Wellington Phoenix. 3 August 2023.
  26. Web site: Football Ferns fullback re-signs with the Nix. Wellington Phoenix. 8 August 2023.
  27. Web site: Young 'keeper re-signs after breakout season. Wellington Phoenix. 9 August 2023.
  28. Web site: Foundation player signs on for two more seasons. Wellington Phoenix. 22 August 2023.
  29. Web site: Full A-Leagues fixtures released: What you need to know & key talking points. keepup.com.au. 24 August 2023.
  30. Web site: Rylee Foster's remarkable return to football just keeps getting better . 5 December 2023. A-Leagues Facebook.
  31. Web site: Wellington pair pick up Coach and Player of the month awards for December after fan vote. 23 January 2024. A-Leagues.
  32. Web site: Five-month streak ends as Phoenix star scoops March award. 8 April 2024. 11 April 2024. A-League Women.
  33. Web site: What a turnaround it has been for the Wellington Phoenix FC under Paul Temple . 5 December 2023. A-Leagues Facebook.

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