Soccer: Cunningham poised to join Phoenix

Kenny Cunningham looks poised to join fellow Costa Rican Carlos Hernandez at the Wellington Phoenix. Photo / Getty Images.

Kenny Cunningham looks poised to join fellow Costa Rican Carlos Hernandez at the Wellington Phoenix.

The striker is a free agent after recently playing in Bolivia and has been recommended to the club by Hernandez.

The Phoenix are refusing to comment on Cunningham, but it's understood a deal is close to being finalised.

Coach Ernie Merrick has two import spots available in his squad and has been on the hunt for midfielders and strikers.