Wellington Phoenix coach Bev Priestman has led her team to a historic A-League Grand Final run.

What happened?

Priestman's journey to success was not easy, she faced scrutiny after a scandal. She moved to New Zealand's South Island with her wife, former Football Fern Emma Humphries, and their son.

Why it matters for Wellington Phoenix

The team's performance under Priestman has been impressive, with a current league standing of 8th in A-League, 33 pts, 9W-6D-11L from 26 games. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Goals this season | 36 scored, 48 conceded (-12 goal difference) | | Title race | 15 points behind leaders Newcastle Jets | | Last result | Macarthur 4-0 Wellington Phoenix (2026-04-24) |

What comes next?

Priestman is grateful to still be coaching and involved in the sport, she feels lucky to have another year left on her contract. The team's recent form has been LWLWW, with 2W-0D-3L in their last 5 games. Priestman's leadership and experience have been key to the team's success, and she is determined to continue improving.