Phoenix Land Abby Erceg for 2026 | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Abby Erceg, a World Cup veteran and three-time NWSL champion, is set to return home to New Zealand after a year in Mexico, signing with the Wellington Phoenix for the 2026-27 A-League season. With over 200 caps across Europe, Australia, and the U.S., and a legacy as a Football Ferns legend, Erceg brings elite experience and leadership — exactly what coach Bev Priestman needs to elevate the team. For Erceg, this move is personal: she’s eager to play for her family and friends while using her final years to boost women’s football in NZ. She’ll join the squad in Wellington later this month…