This is unlikely to happen because , despite being based in New Zealand , the Wellington Phoenix are technically an Australian team .
It has been suggested that the Wellington Phoenix -- a Wellington - based , Australian A-League club -- should take part in the O - League .
This is unlikely to happen because , despite being based in New Zealand , the club   are technically an Australian team .
It has been suggested that the Wellington Phoenix -- a Wellington - based , Australian A-League club -- should take part in the O - League .