Lara Wall


Lara Wall is a New Zealand international footballer and structural engineer who plays as a defender for the Wellington Phoenix of the A-League Women.

Club career

Canterbury United Pride and Cashmere Technical

Wall played five seasons for Canterbury United Pride in the National Women's League, winning two titles in 2019 and 2020. In 2024, she played alongside Annalie Longo at Cashmere Technical and helped win three trophies for the club. She played as a wingback and scored seven goals as well as providing numerous assists.

Wellington Phoenix

Following a successful trial for the Wellington Phoenix, Wall signed her first professional contract in October 2024. Wall was a second half substitute in the opening three matches of the 2024–25 season before becoming the starting left-back. She was one of four players to feature in all 23 of the Phoenix's matches that season. On 4 January 2025, Wall assisted Olivia Fergusson in the Phoenix's 2–0 win against Perth Glory.

International career

New Zealand

Wall received her initial call-up to the Football Ferns in October 2025 for matches against Mexico and the United States. She made her international debut on 30 October 2025 against the United States after being substituted at halftime replacing Indiah-Paige Riley.

Honours

;Canterbury United Pride