Giancarlo Italiano sees the silver linings in his team's heartbreaking semi-final defeat at heaving Sky Stadium.
The Wellingtonians could not cap a recordbreaking season in front of their biggest-ever crowd.
The team from the capital are trying to reach their first-ever Grand Final.
One former Phoenix coach believes their time has come...
Three players are under investigation, with a fourth sought.
The trio under investigation are linked to a south-western Sydney club.
NZ-based fans can no longer purchase tickets.
Four other Phoenix players are honoured, including their actual skipper.
The VAR process has caused "negative consequences that damage the relationship between fans and football".
The Wellington side hope a packed Sky Stadium can tip the scales in their favour.
They now only need to beat West Ham in their final game of the season.
"The optimist in me would like to see a full stadium of 34,000."
The Wellington side will return home with an edge in the two-leg format.
The team from the capital are trying to make their first Grand Final.
Man City took another big step towards defending their title.
The Frenchman is rumored to be joining Spanish giants Real Madrid.
The Wellingtonians had had two draws and a last-minute win over their rivals this season.
New Zealand will play two games against the world seventh-ranked Japanese.
The Red Devils were handed a 4-0 pasting at Selhurst Park on Monday (NZ time).
The Phoenix haven't won at the Victory's home ground since 2017.
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