Wellington Phoenix has signed 13-year-old Jake Williams, prompting his family to move from Nelson. Williams will attend Scots College, which hosts the academy's training base.

What happened?

The Wellington Phoenix Football Academy has 21 footballers aged between 12 and 16. 17 are enrolled at Scots College. They do not play for Scots College but participate in school life.

Why it matters for Wellington Phoenix

The academy's holistic approach attracts top-level sport and quality education. Headmaster Graeme Yule said this approach is key.

What comes next?

The team is currently standing 8th in League, with 33 points from 26 games, and a recent form of LWLWW. Their last result was a 4-0 loss to Macarthur on 2026-04-24. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 8th | | Points | 33 | | Games | 26 | | Recent form | LWLWW | | Last result | Macarthur 4-0 Wellington Phoenix | The Wellington Phoenix Football Academy is a great opportunity for young players like Jake Williams. The team's focus on developing young talent is key to their success. With the current league standing, the team is looking to improve their position. The signing of young players like Williams is a step in the right direction. The team's recent form and last result show that there is still work to be done. But with the academy's holistic approach, the future looks bright for Wellington Phoenix.