The Wellington Phoenix have found their new head coach. In a message to Phoenix members, General Manager David Dome has told them the club has a signed contract with their preferred candidate. "Pending flights and immigration we look forward to presenting our new head coach in Wellington, early June," he said. "(He) is excellently situated to attract quality players to our football club and we look forward to announcing several key signings over the months ahead," he added. Both applied for the role of head coach, but have been unsuccessful.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 19, 2017 01:52 UTC