Lara Wall re-signs with Wellington Phoenix ahead of new season

Friday 16 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 17 Oct, 4:00am

In this story Wellington Phoenix, Football Ferns, Melbourne City, Bev Priestman, Newcastle Jets, A-League Women

Defender Lara Wall has returned to the Wellington Phoenix squad for the upcoming A-League Women season. The Football Ferns player re-joined the club after a planned move to the Newcastle Jets did not proceed. The Phoenix will open their campaign against Melbourne City this Sunday in Wellington.

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1. StuffFri 16 Oct, 5:00pm

   Wellington Phoenix bring back Lara Wall as injury hits before A-League Women opener (opens in new tab)

2. The PostSat 17 Oct, 4:00am

   Improved Wellington Phoenix still won’t start A-League Women campaign as favourite in two-horse race (opens in new tab)