Their finals hopes are over but the Phoenix have found something to play for over the remaining three rounds.

The former Canada coach has emerged in Wellington while she serves her ban for her involvement in the Paris Olympics drone spying scandal.

Paul Temple is finishing after two seasons as Wellington Phoenix women's coach after the club didn't offer him a new contract.

Paul Temple has paid the ultimate price after Wellington Phoenix once again failed to qualify for the A-League Women finals series.

This time last year Corban Piper was playing for Birkenhead in Auckland’s Northern League.

The futures of both Phoenix coaches hang in the balance after the club failed to reach the A-League Men and A-League Women playoffs.

A first-half goal for the home team at McKellar Park ensured the Wellington Phoenix women won’t be playing playoff football in 2025.

Follow live coverage as the Phoenix face Canberra with their playoff hopes on the line in A-League Women.

The Phoenix have entered must-win territory but they also need a couple of other results to go their way.

One of the goals of the A-League Men season was scored at Sky Stadium on Saturday. Unfortunately for the Phoenix, it was scored by the opposition.

Hideki Ishige hit the post with an open goal to aim at, but the goal would not have counted as he ran offside in the lead-up.