Bev Priestman to return to coaching with Wellington Phoenix

Friday 7 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 7 Nov 2025, 2:12pm

In this story Wellington Phoenix, FIFA, Football Ferns, Bev Priestman, Canberra United

Bev Priestman is set to make her coaching debut for the Wellington Phoenix in an A-League opener. This marks her return to the sport following a 15-month absence caused by a drone scandal during the Paris Olympics.

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1. RNZFri 7 Nov 2025, 1:22pm

   New Phoenix women's coach Bev Priestman 'counting down' football return after Olympic drone scandal (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 7 Nov 2025, 2:12pm

   Wellington Phoenix v Canberra United: Bev Priestman returns to coaching in A-League opener (opens in new tab)