Wellington Phoenix is a professional soccer club based in Wellington, New Zealand. Established in 2007, the club competes in the Australian A-League. The team's home venue is the Westpac Stadium, which has a seating capacity of over 34,000 spectators. Wellington Phoenix is the only professional soccer team in New Zealand to compete in an Australian league. The club's nickname is "The Nix," derived from the word "Phoenix." The team has had a relatively successful history, reaching the A-League playoffs on multiple occasions. In the 2009-2010 season, Wellington Phoenix finished third in the regular season and reached the semifinals of the playoffs. This achievement remains one of the club's major accomplishments.