Jeremy Brockie is due to return to Wellington at the end of the month but Toronto are keen to get the Phoenix and All Whites striker back next year and might even be preparing a bid to secure him on a permanent deal.

New Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick wants seven new players for his squad, but he doesn't have much flexibility to sign new talent.

Mark Paston says the grind of training and the toll it took on his body eventually wore him down as the goalkeeper finished up his professional career.

The Wellington Phoenix were consigned to the A-League's wooden spoon today when they were beaten 3-2 by the Melbourne Victory at a cold and windy Westpac Stadium.

Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Mark Paston has announced his retirement from professional football.

Parramatta Stadium was no happy hunting ground for New Zealand sporting teams as the Warriors and Wellington Phoenix slumped to losses at the West Sydney ground.