2021 PRE-SEASON TRAINING
Men's Capital Premier Division
Starts Monday 25th January
Newtown Park 2, 6pm
then every Monday \ Wednesday \ Friday, same time, same place
Women's W-League and Wellington League teams (Men's & Women's) dates TBA
Men's Capital Premier Division
Starts Monday 25th January
Newtown Park 2, 6pm
then every Monday \ Wednesday \ Friday, same time, same place
Women's W-League and Wellington League teams (Men's & Women's) dates TBA
VALE - LEO ZONNEVELD
Leo's funeral will be held at 2pm, Wednesday 23rd December
at Harbour City Funeral Home, Cockburn Street Chapel, Cnr Onepu Road & Cockburn Street, Kilbirnie
It is with deep sadness that Wellington United announces the passing of one of our finest, club Life Member Leo Zonneveld. Leo was one of the original Dutch immigrants to post-war New Zealand, a carpenter by trade, teaming up to play in the emerging Zealandia club in the 1950s & 60s that was home to many of his countryfolk seeking a new life here. As Zealandia evolved to Wellington United, then Wellington Diamond United in the 60s and finally back to Wellington United in 1986, Leo was a constant. As with all his fellow countrymen, Leo was a talented and capable footballer, appearing at Central League and National League level in the late 60s/early 70s. In this time he helped define the brand of football that was influenced by both Dutch and later Hungarian migrants which became synonymous with the club,
A proud Netherlands supporter his passion for football was always obvious, and he revered the mighty Dutch teams of the 70s & 80s. As a club man, Leo was loved and respected by all who knew him, and like his son Ron, a universally popular club member, who continued to make a meaningful contribution in any way he could over many, many years. His Thursday night card school with lifetime friends Frank Papp, Gary Parkinson and Mike Grimmer was a weekly highlight over the years. His warm smile and welcoming handshake made any visitor to Newtown Park feel welcome, and will be greatly missed. Leo’s dear wife Correy passed away some time ago and our thoughts are with his two sons, John and his wife Helen, daughters Stacey and Paula (Canada), and club stalwart Ron and wife Rebecca, children Olivia and Jordi in Wellington.
If you are unable to make Leo's funeral service, it will be live streamed. Go to https://www.tributes.co.nz/ and search for Leo Zonneveld,
look on the top of his page and you will see a light blue button to click on the day (a little icon of a move camera with live stream next to it). Everyone is most welcome to watch it from home if its easier that way, or away due to xmas etc. Thanks Ron.
Leo's funeral will be held at 2pm, Wednesday 23rd December
at Harbour City Funeral Home, Cockburn Street Chapel, Cnr Onepu Road & Cockburn Street, Kilbirnie
It is with deep sadness that Wellington United announces the passing of one of our finest, club Life Member Leo Zonneveld. Leo was one of the original Dutch immigrants to post-war New Zealand, a carpenter by trade, teaming up to play in the emerging Zealandia club in the 1950s & 60s that was home to many of his countryfolk seeking a new life here. As Zealandia evolved to Wellington United, then Wellington Diamond United in the 60s and finally back to Wellington United in 1986, Leo was a constant. As with all his fellow countrymen, Leo was a talented and capable footballer, appearing at Central League and National League level in the late 60s/early 70s. In this time he helped define the brand of football that was influenced by both Dutch and later Hungarian migrants which became synonymous with the club,
A proud Netherlands supporter his passion for football was always obvious, and he revered the mighty Dutch teams of the 70s & 80s. As a club man, Leo was loved and respected by all who knew him, and like his son Ron, a universally popular club member, who continued to make a meaningful contribution in any way he could over many, many years. His Thursday night card school with lifetime friends Frank Papp, Gary Parkinson and Mike Grimmer was a weekly highlight over the years. His warm smile and welcoming handshake made any visitor to Newtown Park feel welcome, and will be greatly missed. Leo’s dear wife Correy passed away some time ago and our thoughts are with his two sons, John and his wife Helen, daughters Stacey and Paula (Canada), and club stalwart Ron and wife Rebecca, children Olivia and Jordi in Wellington.
If you are unable to make Leo's funeral service, it will be live streamed. Go to https://www.tributes.co.nz/ and search for Leo Zonneveld,
look on the top of his page and you will see a light blue button to click on the day (a little icon of a move camera with live stream next to it). Everyone is most welcome to watch it from home if its easier that way, or away due to xmas etc. Thanks Ron.
Join our qualified and experienced coaches Guillermo Schiltenwolf and Leo Villa for our pre Xmas and January/February Football Holiday Programme for children aged 5 -12 years. This holiday programme is held in conjunction with Island Bay United and Brooklyn Northern United Junior football clubs.
Come along for loads of fun and football, practice your skills and learn some new ones!! No experience needed.
For more information and to register for our pre Xmas Holiday Programme click here
For more information and to register for our January/February Holiday Programme click here
Come along for loads of fun and football, practice your skills and learn some new ones!! No experience needed.
For more information and to register for our pre Xmas Holiday Programme click here
For more information and to register for our January/February Holiday Programme click here
2020 W-LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Wellington United Diamonds
Wellington United Diamonds
CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to the Women's 1st team, the Diamonds who won the W-League for the third year in a row
READ ABOUT THE GAME HERE
CHECK OUT PHOTOS FROM THE GAME HERE
CHECK OUT PHOTOS FROM THE CELEBRATIONS HERE
Photos from TJF Photos
Congratulations to the Women's 1st team, the Diamonds who won the W-League for the third year in a row
READ ABOUT THE GAME HERE
CHECK OUT PHOTOS FROM THE GAME HERE
CHECK OUT PHOTOS FROM THE CELEBRATIONS HERE
Photos from TJF Photos
DERBY LOSS LEAVES SEASON HANGING IN THE BALANCE
Wellington United suffered their eight one goal loss of the season on Saturday. It leaves them with a nervous wait to see if Wainuiomata can win the Central League playoff, which will ensure they retain their position in the Capital Premier next season
READ ABOUT IT HERE
100 UP FOR ASHA STROM
Asha Strom became the clubs latest centurion on Saturday when the Diamonds beat North Wellington 4-1 in the W-League on Saturday. Rather aptly at the park, Alex Moore in Johnsonville, where Asha started her football journey
WE HAD A CHAT WITH ASHA READ IT HERE
UNITED HOLD LEAGUE LEADERS
Birhanu Taye has played just 24 minutes this season but he has scored two goals in that time. On Saturday he took a superb penalty to give United a deserved point against league leaders Upper Hutt City
READ ABOUT IT HERE
DIAMONDS MADE TO WORK HARD FOR WIN
Diamonds may have come away with a 5-1 victory, but they were made to work hard for it by a determined Seatoun side that was looking for their first victory over United since 2015.
READ ABOUT IT HERE
Diamonds may have come away with a 5-1 victory, but they were made to work hard for it by a determined Seatoun side that was looking for their first victory over United since 2015.
READ ABOUT IT HERE
HARD FOUGHT WIN GIVE UNITED FOUR IN A ROW
A hard fought 2-0 win against high flying Wainuiomata on Saturday and Newtown Park gave Wellington united their fourth win in a row and moves them up to fifth place
READ ABOUT IT HERE
SOLID DEFENCE SETS UP FIVE GOAL WIN
A solid defensive display set Diamonds up for their third five goal win in a row and keeps them top of the table on goal difference
READ ABOUT IT HERE
ROBERSTON BAGS FIVE AS DIAMONDS CRUSH RAPA
Seemingly not content with a hat-trick last week, Jemma Robertson bagged five goals this week as Diamonds crushed Wairarapa United 6-1 in Masterton on Saturday
READ ABOUT IT HERE
15 MINUTE HAT-TRICK SETS UP DIAMONDS WIN
Jemma Robertson needed just 15 minutes to score her second hat-trick of the season, as Diamonds cruised to a comfortable win over Western Suburbs
READ ABOUT IT HERE
15 MINUTE HAT-TRICK SETS UP DIAMONDS WIN
Jemma Robertson needed just 15 minutes to score her second hat-trick of the season, as Diamonds cruised to a comfortable win over Western Suburbs
READ ABOUT IT HERE
DEIPENAU CRACKER LIFTS UNITED OFF BOTTOM OF TABLE
A cracking goal from Ignacio Deipenau and a brace from Cole Hosking Berge gave Wellington United 3-2 win over Seatoun
READ ABOUT IT HERE
DIAMONDS EDGE TOUGH BATTLE
Diamond extracted revenge for their 1-0 loss three weeks ago with a tough 2-1 win over a determined Waterside Karori side
READ ABOUT IT HERE
ARGENTINEAN FLAIR HELPS UNITED TO BIG WIN
Leo Villa and new signing Ignacio Deipenau were key factors in helping Wellington United to a big 5-0 win over North Wellington at Newtown Park on Saturday
READ ABOUT IT HERE
SANDY CUMPSTONE - 150 GAMES
Last Sunday Sandy Cumpstone became the first woman and 14th player overall to make 150 appearances for the club at the top level
READ ABOUT IT HERE
POINTS SHARED IN TOP OF THE TABLE THRILLER
There were three penalties, two wonder goals and one point apiece for the teams leading the way in the 2020 W-League, Wellington United and Palmerston North Marist. when they met at Palmerston North's Memorial Park on Saturday.
READ ABOUT IT HERE
LONG WAIT FOR A HOME WIN FINALLY OVER
805 days - that's how long the Wellington United faithful have had to wait for a home win. The last one being a 4-1 victory over Wellington Olympic in the Central League way back on 5 May 2018. Saturday's 3-1 win over Tawa in the Capital Premier League was definitely one to savour.
READ ABOUT IT HERE
DIAMONDS STORM BACK TO TOP OF THE LEAGUE
Wellington United Diamonds bounced back from last weeks shock defeat to Waterside Karori, hammering a hapless North Wellington side 9-0 as they reclaimed the top spot in the W-League.
READ ABOUT IT HERE
100 UP FOR JEMMA ROBERTSON
Wellington United Diamonds game against North Wellington on Saturday will see Jemma Robertson become the fourth Woman to make 100 appearances for Wellington United
READ ABOUT IT HERE
FRUSTRATION AS FIRST TEAMS DRAW BLANKS
It was a frustrating day for both Wellington United first teams on Saturday as they both went down 1-0, the Women in a surprise upset loss to Waterside Karori and the Men to a youthful Western Suburbs reserve side.
READ ABOUT IT HERE
The first social event of the season has come and gone
FOR PHOTOS FROM THE NIGHT CLICK HERE
Keep Sat August 1st free for
GAME DAY - Craft beer competition between Abandoned Brewery & Juicehead
and a other exciting games
OLYMPIC EDGE UNITED
Wellington United suffered yet another single goal defeat, this time to near neighbours Wellington Olympic
READ ABOUT IT HERE
DIAMONDS STRENGTH IN DEPTH SEES OFF MARIST CHALLENGE
Despite making seven changes Wellington United Diamonds saw off a challenge from Palmerston North Marist in the top of the table W-League clash on Saturday
READ ABOUT IT HERE
SLOW START COSTS UNITED
Wellington United fell to their third one goal defeat of the season against Upper Hutt City on Saturday
READ ABOUT IT HERE
DIAMONDS ROBERTSON A REAL JEM
Jemma Robertson netted a hat-trick as Dimaonds had a comfortable 5-1 win over Seatoun on a heavy pitch
READ ABOUT IT HERE
DIAMONDS SHINE IN PETONE MIST
After a shock 1-0 defeat to Petone in the Kelly Cup last week, defending W-League champions, Wellington United Diamonds had a chance for revenge in the league
READ ABOUT IT HERE
UNITED BLOW LEAD TO GIFT WAINUI POINTS
They say 2-0 is the most dangerous lead to have and Wellington United proved it on Saturday, blowing a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 away to Wainuiomata on Saturday
READ ABOUT IT HERE
DIAMONDS SEE OFF WAIRARAPA CHALLENGE
Wellington United Diamonds started their campaign for their Third W-League title in a row, seeing off one of their main challengers, Wairarapa United 4-2 at Newtown Park on Saturday
READ ABOUT IT HERE
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UNIVERSITY EDGE WELLINGTON UNITED IN SCRAPPY ENCOUNTER Victoria University edged out Wellington United in the Men's Capital Premier Division clash at Newtown Park on Saturday READ ABOUT IT HERE |
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NEW LOOK UNITED START SEASON WITH A WIN
The long awaited 2020 football season got underway on Saturday and a new
look Wellington United took all three points away at Seatoun Park.
Read about it here
Register your interest to play for Wellington United Senior Teams in 2020!
Fill out the register of interest HERE
We will contact you with preseason training dates, times and venues :)
We will contact you with preseason training dates, times and venues :)
Sapphire's Jordan Coulter
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SAPPHIRES FAIL TO SHINE IN SEATOUN SUN
Monday 16 March 2020 Words Dave Webster, WUAFC Media Photo TJF Photos Wellington United Sapphires went down 3-0 to Seatoun in the first round of the 2020 Kelly Cup, while the Diamonds went through when their opposition defaulted to them Read more here |
Latest News:
ROBERTSON EARNS FERNS CALL UP
Thursday 27 February 2020
Words Dave Webster, WUAFC Media
Photo TJF Photos
Wellington United striker, Michaela Robertson, has been selected for the New Zealand Football Ferns tour to the Algarve Cup in Portugal.
Read more here
BACK TO WHERE IT BEGAN
Thursday 20 February 2020
Words Dave Webster \ WUAFC Media
Wellington United welcome Chas Lawrence back to the club where he began his senior career
Click here to read more
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Simon (Sy) Richardson RIP
**a public memorial celebration for Sy will be held on Friday 14th February, 4pm at Wellington United clubrooms, Newtown Park** It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of our club treasurer, Simon (Sy) Richardson who passed away on Friday 24th January after a period of illness. Sy served as our treasurer for the last year and has played a major role in helping the club get their finances into a comfortable state. As well as Wellington United, Sy had a great love for Liverpool and the Wellington Phoenix. A stalwart member of the Yellow Fever he would often travel to games in Australia as well as attending every home game. Sy's brother is our chairman Dave Richardson and our thoughts and love are with him and his family Sy was cremated privately yesterday with a public memorial to be held in coming weeks. In lieu of flowers, his family would welcome donations to Yellow Fever's charity arm - Fever Dreams - a charity and cause that was close to Sy's heart More details can be found at https://www.yellowfever.co.nz/fever-dreams We have lost a great friend. RIP Sy |
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WELLINGTON UNITED ANNOUNCE SIGNING OF LEO VILLA
Tuesday 21 January 2020
Words WUAFC Media
Wellington United announce the signing of Argentinian Midfielder Leo Villa for the upcoming
2020 Men's Capital Premier campaign. More
Welcome Leo to the United family
#Diamondsforever
David Farron RIP
Wellington United received the sad news that ex player Dave Farron (above, centre) passed away on Tuesday morning
Dave, who was a Liverpool youth player in 1968/69, was one of three Liverpudlian's signed for Wellington Diamond United in 1974 by Rene Henke.
1974 was an interesting year for Wellington Diamond United. The club set what was at the time a league record victory, beating Eastern Suburbs 8-0, got to the final of the Chatham Cup for the first time (going down 2-0 to Christchurch United) and were relegated from the National League!
Dave stuck with the club and was an ever present in the first team over the next three seasons, playing a key role in winning both the Central League in 1975 (17 games, 10 goals) and the clubs first National League title in 1976 (17 games, 4 goals).
Dave stayed with Wellington Diamond United until 1979, making 90 appearances and scoring 32 goals for the club.
Wellington United send their condolences to his wife and family
WELLINGTON UNITED ANNOUNCE COACHING APPOINTMENTS FOR 2020
Monday 7 October 2019
Words WUAFC Media
Wellington United are pleased to announce the appointments of Guillermo Schiltenwolf to the role of Men's Premier Coach and Head of Youth Development and Maika Ruyter-Hooley as Women's head coach.
Guillermo, who has just completed the first part of his FFA \ AFC A licence course, has been the very successful head coach of our Women's team for the previous nine seasons, winning the league three out of the last four seasons and establishing a viable pathway for women at Wellington United which has seen several players earn International recognition and achieve scholarships to the USA. Guillermo has also had experience coaching internationally with Samoa and was the assistant coach when Wellington Olympic won the Men's Central League in 2016.
Maika Ruyter-Hooley has been in charge of the Sapphires for the past two seasons and heavily involved in Wellington United's youth development within the women's pathway. A former professional player she made 57 appearances for Melbourne Victory in the Australian W-League and 11 for the Diamonds in their initial title winning season in 2016 before moving into coaching.
Guillermo says after nine years in the Women's head coach role it's time for a change. The opportunity to create a pathway on the men's side of the club and get the club back to the position it deserves to be in is exciting.
Maika say she is grateful to the club for the opportunity to coach the Diamonds. "It is an exciting time at the club with such a great group of players and I am looking forward to working with them next season"
Wellington United Chairman, Dave Richardson, said "It’s fantastic to be able to appoint two coaches who have been with the club for some time already. Guille has been a highly successful coach and we are looking forward to seeing him continue to build on that success as he moves into the senior Men's role with the club. His youth development focus has been a real success story for us and having him maintain involvement with the Women's pathway while also developing the Men's side promises to be very exciting.
Maika has been a key part of the Women's pathway both as a player and a coach and we are lucky to be able to appoint someone from within the club with both her professional playing experience and coaching skill. Her successes with the reserves side as well as her passion for youth development makes her the logical successor to take over the W-League role. We look forward to her continuing their winning ways while also bringing her own fresh approach to the role.
Guillermo will be assisted by Gonzalo Amado and will have Carlos Junca as his fitness coach.
Wellington United will compete in the Men's Capital Premier Division and the Women's W-League in the 2020 season.
Anyone interested in playing please contact Guillermo (guilleschiltenwolf@hotmail.com) for the Men and Maika for the Women (mruyterhooley@gmail.com)
Pre-Season training will start in January 2020
ENDS
Playing enquires
Men : guilleschiltenwolf@hotmail.com
Women : mruyterhooley@gmail.com
Media enquires wellingtonunitedmedia@gmail.com
www.WellingtonUnited.org.nz
Guillermo, who has just completed the first part of his FFA \ AFC A licence course, has been the very successful head coach of our Women's team for the previous nine seasons, winning the league three out of the last four seasons and establishing a viable pathway for women at Wellington United which has seen several players earn International recognition and achieve scholarships to the USA. Guillermo has also had experience coaching internationally with Samoa and was the assistant coach when Wellington Olympic won the Men's Central League in 2016.
Maika Ruyter-Hooley has been in charge of the Sapphires for the past two seasons and heavily involved in Wellington United's youth development within the women's pathway. A former professional player she made 57 appearances for Melbourne Victory in the Australian W-League and 11 for the Diamonds in their initial title winning season in 2016 before moving into coaching.
Guillermo says after nine years in the Women's head coach role it's time for a change. The opportunity to create a pathway on the men's side of the club and get the club back to the position it deserves to be in is exciting.
Maika say she is grateful to the club for the opportunity to coach the Diamonds. "It is an exciting time at the club with such a great group of players and I am looking forward to working with them next season"
Wellington United Chairman, Dave Richardson, said "It’s fantastic to be able to appoint two coaches who have been with the club for some time already. Guille has been a highly successful coach and we are looking forward to seeing him continue to build on that success as he moves into the senior Men's role with the club. His youth development focus has been a real success story for us and having him maintain involvement with the Women's pathway while also developing the Men's side promises to be very exciting.
Maika has been a key part of the Women's pathway both as a player and a coach and we are lucky to be able to appoint someone from within the club with both her professional playing experience and coaching skill. Her successes with the reserves side as well as her passion for youth development makes her the logical successor to take over the W-League role. We look forward to her continuing their winning ways while also bringing her own fresh approach to the role.
Guillermo will be assisted by Gonzalo Amado and will have Carlos Junca as his fitness coach.
Wellington United will compete in the Men's Capital Premier Division and the Women's W-League in the 2020 season.
Anyone interested in playing please contact Guillermo (guilleschiltenwolf@hotmail.com) for the Men and Maika for the Women (mruyterhooley@gmail.com)
Pre-Season training will start in January 2020
ENDS
Playing enquires
Men : guilleschiltenwolf@hotmail.com
Women : mruyterhooley@gmail.com
Media enquires wellingtonunitedmedia@gmail.com
www.WellingtonUnited.org.nz
Diamonds 2019 Team of the Year
End of season prize giving 2019
The Diamonds shone at the annual end of season prize giving. The W-League champions, who also reached the semi final of the Kate Sheppard Cup and had no less than 9 National representatives 1 x Samoa, 1 x NZU19, 6 x NZ Secondary Schools & 2 x Futsal Ferns, also won Team of the year, Coach of the year and the club golden boot
But it wasn't just all about them with the Club Player of the year being shared jointly between the Elite's Jarred Waller and the Wolverines Chris Reilly
For a full list of winners click here & for photos from the night click here
The Diamonds shone at the annual end of season prize giving. The W-League champions, who also reached the semi final of the Kate Sheppard Cup and had no less than 9 National representatives 1 x Samoa, 1 x NZU19, 6 x NZ Secondary Schools & 2 x Futsal Ferns, also won Team of the year, Coach of the year and the club golden boot
But it wasn't just all about them with the Club Player of the year being shared jointly between the Elite's Jarred Waller and the Wolverines Chris Reilly
For a full list of winners click here & for photos from the night click here
2019 WELLINGTON UNITED AFC RAFFLE RESULTS
1st Prize : Corporate Box for Wellington Phoenix game
WINNER 0029 Declan Pitts
2nd Prize : Personalised Craft Beer Tour with Capital Personalised tours
WINNER 2861 Warren Olson
3rd Prize : Whangamata Escape
WINNER 1712 John Dow
4th Prize : Occasional Brewer Experience
WINNER 1456 Siobhan
Winners will be contacted shortly - any queries email Wellingtonunitedafc@gmail.com
Thanks to the sponsors that donated prizes, everyone that bought a ticket and all those that sold them
1st Prize : Corporate Box for Wellington Phoenix game
WINNER 0029 Declan Pitts
2nd Prize : Personalised Craft Beer Tour with Capital Personalised tours
WINNER 2861 Warren Olson
3rd Prize : Whangamata Escape
WINNER 1712 John Dow
4th Prize : Occasional Brewer Experience
WINNER 1456 Siobhan
Winners will be contacted shortly - any queries email Wellingtonunitedafc@gmail.com
Thanks to the sponsors that donated prizes, everyone that bought a ticket and all those that sold them
Two in a row, third in four years, the Diamonds have done it again and are W-League champions for 2019 - but the season isn't over yet we still have the Kate Sheppard Cup semi final to go so read about the W-League triumph here and get down to Newtown Park on Saturday 24th August at 1pm to support the team as they aim to go one better than last season
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