Jale back with Phoenix

Grace Jale is returning to the Wellington Phoenix and aims to help lead the club to its first A-League title.

The Football Ferns forward has signed with the Phoenix for the 2024-25 season.

Jale, 25, was the top scorer in the team's maiden campaign, finding the back of the net six times, and has played for Canberra United and Perth Glory over the past two seasons.

She has 34 caps for New Zealand and played at the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup and this year's Paris Olympics.