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The Newcastle Jets have flown into the top 4 of the A-League Men's, Mat Ryan steals the headlines in Spain with a penalty save and clean sheet in La Liga as Aussies shine across Europe and the A-League Men & Women deliver chaos at the halfway mark.

Aussies Overseas

BONUS EPISODE! We're playing lock shot or not with the 62 players called up by Tony Popovic and giving our assessment on whether they're locked in, still a shot to make the World Cup or not going to be there.

Here are the players that we'll go through, what do you think? Let us know in the comments.

Goalkeepers

Mat Ryan

Paul Izzo

Patrick Beach

Joe Gauci

Tom Glover

Right back

Lewis Miller

Jacob Italiano

Fran...

A huge week across Australian football as we break down the latest from the A-League Men, A-League Women, and Aussies playing overseas.

Overseas:

Nestory Irankunda racks up assists as Watford surge up the table, Zac Sapsford stays red-hot in Scotland, and strong performances roll in from Cameron Burgess, Callum Elder, Adrian Segecic and more across England and Europe.

Under 23 Asian Cup squad:

Who's made the final squad including a future star from Manchester United and debate over A-League clubs releasing players.

A-League Men:

10-man Newcastle Jets stun...

Here is our team of the year in Australian football in 2025!

Team of the year

Patrick Beach

A-League champion, Socceroos debut, outstanding form for City.

Ellie Carpenter

French league champion, hit the ground running at Chelsea, Matildas rock

Alessandro Circati

Consistent performer in Serie A, very good for Socceroos and captains armband

Steph Catley

Champions League winner, nominated for Ballon D’or, Matildas stand in captain, PFA Women’s footballer of the Year

Here are our top 5 moments in Australian football in 2025!

In our last episode of 2025 we celebrate an amazing year in Australian football.

Alessandro Circati makes history as the first Australian to captain Parma since Vince Grella, a huge moment for the 22-year-old Socceroo

We wrap up all the latest Australian football news, including a wild nine-goal A-League thriller, late drama in Adelaide, and big performances across the A-League Men and Women.

Overseas, Sam Kerr scores a double for Chelsea, Cam Devlin shines in Scotland, Josh Nisbet helps Roda JC climb the table, Alex Robertson stars for Cardiff and Aussies feature across England...

The Aussie Game Podcast breaks down a huge week in Australian football, headlined by a dramatic Melbourne Derby, full A-League Men and Women round-up, and standout performances from Aussies overseas.

Melbourne Derby: Victory 1–0 City

A-League Men Highlights

Riley McGree is back to his best as we break down his huge return for Middlesbrough, why he’s central to Boro’s promotion push, and what his form means for the Socceroos heading toward a World Cup year.

Moppa’s Midweek Wrap covers a massive week for Australians abroad, with goals, assists, clean sheets and late drama across Europe and Asia, plus a look at Australia’s position in the AFC coefficient race.

We review A-League Men Round 8, including Melbourne Victory’s first win in weeks, Sydney FC returning to the top, Newcastle’s clinical NZ...

This week on the Aussie Game Podcast we break down a massive stretch in Australian football: Socceroos news, Australian Championship glory, Aussies Abroad, and a hectic A-League weekend.

Socceroos & World Cup Talk

Australian Championship

We break down the Matildas’ 2–0 win over New Zealand, unpack the PFA’s major findings in the 2024/25 A-League Men’s Report, and run through a massive set of updates for Aussies abroad.

Matildas 2–0 New Zealand – Key Moments

A less fluid performance than the first match, but still a professional win.

We also debate...

The Matildas deliver a dominant 5–0 win with goals from Sayer, Raso, Carpenter, Cooney-Cross and Gorry, and we break down what it means ahead of their next international fixture. The Sydney Derby headlines Round 6 of the A-League Men as Western Sydney Wanderers beat Sydney FC 1–0 in a fiery clash.

We cover every match across the round, plus a full Aussies Abroad wrap from England, Scotland, Europe, the MLS and Asia — including updates on Riley McGree, Lewis Miller, Ajdin Hrustic, Jackson Irvine, Mat Ryan, Harry Souttar and more.

In the Asian Champions League, Melbourne City secure a huge win thanks to Max Caputo and a standout performance from Patrick Beach, while Macarthur qualify fo...

This week on The Aussie Game podcast, we break down a massive round of Australian and international football. We cover the latest A-League Men Round 5 results, standout performances, big talking points, and all the drama from a huge weekend of action.

We also recap the Asian football trophies and continental finals, look at which Australian players and teams are dominating in Europe, and analyse the Australian Championship semi-finals as the race for the title heats up.

Plus, we reveal our A-League Team of the Week and discuss the biggest storylines shaping Aussie football right now.

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Sneaking in a bonus episode to cover off some Australian football news from the past few days including:

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We've snuck in a midweek episode with far too much going on:

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Here's your wrap of this week in Australian football with plenty happening at home and abroad!

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On this week’s episode of the Aussie Game Podcast, there's plenty to cover in another action packed week in Australian football!

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Have the Wanderers recruited well enough to replace the plethora of attackers they have lost and can they push the top teams this season?

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Can the Premiers replicate their inaugural season or be even better?

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Can Giancarlo Italiano get a tune out of his Nix after a disappointing 24/25 campaign or will the loss of some key players be too much to overcome?

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Can the high flying Jets build on the momentum of their Australia Cup win and make finals under new manager Mark Milligan?

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Will last season's wooden spooners be able to dust themselves off and mount a challenge this season with some big squad changes?

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Can the Champions go back to back? And will their young stars continue to shine as they fight for glory on multiple fronts?

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Can the Bulls balance their domestic and Asian commitments and will their new recruits have them competing at the top of the table?

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Will the Sky Blues actually be better balanced with the loss of last season's superstars? How will Ufuk Talay approach his squad?

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Can the Mariners overcome the loss of Mark Jackson a week before the season and will their talented youngsters shine?

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Will the return of Craig Goodwin propel Adelaide United forward or will the loss of too much experience be their undoing?

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Will the arrival of Michael Valkanis and some good recruiting see a change in the fortunes of Brisbane Roar?

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Can Melbourne Victory go one better and win the Championship as they deal with a huge overhaul of their playing roster?

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It's our HUGE A-League Men's preview where we share our thoughts on all 12 A-League Men's teams and also pick out some individual honours.

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The Socceroos have done it again winning their 7th straight game with a 1-0 win over Canada, one of the 2026 World Cup hosts.

We'll analyse the performance of the national team in their game where Tony Popovic made some surprising selections, but also gave some indications that he is getting closer to settling on his best XI.

There's plenty to review from the Canada game but we'll also look ahead to the Socceroos next match against another World Cup co-host in USA this Wednesday Australian time.

In other exciting news, the inaugural Australian...

It's been a busy week in Australian football and on this week’s episode of the Aussie Game Podcast, we'll unpack it all including:

In this episode of The Aussie Game, we analyse Tony Popovic's most recent Socceroos squad that saw some players recalled while other selections raised some eyebrows amongst the Australian football public.

We go from back to front through the squad and answer some great questions and comments from our listeners on Popovic's picks.

We also discuss Ange Postecoglou's situation at Nottingham Forest after another loss in the Europa League. How much pressure is Ange under?

Finally, we congratulate a couple of our young Aussies on winning silverware in North America!

Join...

In this episode of The Aussie Game, we break down the Young Socceroos' 4-1 loss to Argentina in their second match at the U20 FIFA World Cup and what it means for their hopes of getting out of their group. We also have some great questions and comments as we highlight the individual performances of some key players.

Plus, we talk about all the fallout from the Portsmouth vs Watford games with some big storylines around Segecic and Irankunda.

Then we run our eyes over some highlights over the past few days, both home and...

In this episode of The Aussie Game, we break down the Young Socceroos' tough opening match at the U20 FIFA World Cup, where they fell to a strong Italy side. We dive deep into what went wrong and what needs to change moving forward.

But it's not all doom and gloom for Aussie football!

💥 Jordy Bos continues to make waves in Europe, grabbing an assist and impressing for Feyenoord in the Eredivisie. How far can the 22-year-old go?

⚽ Noah Botic bags his first goal for Austria Vienna, helping them secure bragging rights in the f...

On this week’s episode of the Aussie Game Podcast, there's plenty to cover in another action packed week in Australian football!

🌍 Overseas Aussies Making Waves

🇦🇺 Next Socceroos squad is imminent and AFC award nominees

<...

In This Episode:

How did we get here? We review the Young Socceroos path to the FIFA Under 20 World Cup including their historic Asian Cup win.

Who and what made the difference? We analyse the key players in the Asian Cup win and the approach which lead to a successful tournament.

Who has been added to the squad? There are several big names that have joined the winning squad and made it even stronger.

Who is most likely to start? We predict the starting line up for the opening game of...

On this week’s episode of the Aussie Game Podcast, we’re diving deep into all the latest headlines from Australian football — at home and abroad.

🌍 Overseas Aussies Making Waves

🇦🇺 Australian Championship broadcast deal and reviving Australian football

On this week’s episode of the Aussie Game Podcast, we’re diving deep into all the latest headlines from Australian football — at home and abroad.

🌍 Overseas Aussies Making Waves

🇦🇺 National Team Updates

In This Episode:

🇦🇺⚽ Socceroos v New Zealand – Soccer Ashes Second Leg

It was all about the exciting young stars as Mohamed Toure and Nestory Irankunda stole the headlines in Australia's 3-1 victory over New Zealand.

In this episode we discuss:

🌍 Ange Postecoglou's Premier League return

After just a few months Ange is back in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest. We analyse:

In This Episode:

🇦🇺⚽ Socceroos v New Zealand – Soccer Ashes First Leg

The Socceroos left it late but got the job done with a 1-0 win over New Zealand in the opening leg of the Soccer Ashes. We break down:

🌍 Aussies Abroad Update

Our national stars are making waves across the globe:

It's Nestory's world, we're just living in it. The Watford attacker has scored another beauty for Watford. We talk through that plus all the other Aussies in action around the world.

We congratulate our latest national team to pick up silverware, look ahead to some crucial fixtures and recognise some great nominations.

At home, we review the Australia Cup semi finals and look ahead to the final and review everything happening in the A-League.

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Tony Popovic has selected a young and exciting 25-man Socceroos squad for the series against New Zealand.

We get pumped up about the fresh faces and the potential debutants ready to make their mark against the Kiwis.

Nestory Irankunda and Adrian Segecic highlight the exciting players but in addition to Segecic, there’s also another 6 who could make their debut:

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🎙️ This Week on the Pod: Irankunda’s Wondergoal, U23 Glory & Australia Cup Drama!

From jaw-dropping goals in England to silverware in Southeast Asia, Aussie football is flying high—and we're breaking it all down in this packed episode.

⚽️ Part 1: Aussies Abroad - Irankunda Makes Headlines

It feels like deja vu as Adrian Segecic has done it again scoring a screamer for Pompey. We discuss why he simply must be in Tony Popovic's next Socceroos squad.

There are plenty of other Aussies in action overseas as we edge ever closer to the next international window.

Our Young Matildas continue in various age groups, we'll review those games and see what's coming up.

Plus there's no shortage of action and news at home as the Australia Cup quarter finals are set and A-League teams continue to build their squads for...

Adrian Segecic has a cracking start to his time at Portsmouth scoring a winner and headlines our Aussies in action overseas. Irankunda also debuts for Watford and Jed Drew wins it for Hartberg.

One current Matilda and one former Socceroo are given huge and well-deserved honours, plus we look at upcoming fixtures for our full national teams and break down our young Matildas in action.

On the home front, Western United are in trouble while transfers and preseasons games are in full swing in the A-Leagues.

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The draw is done for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup and we'll explain why the Matildas can win it all on home soil.

We'll also take a look at everything happening in the A-Leagues including some big news out of Canberra.

We look at the Round of 16 fixtures for the Australia Cup and throw in our predictions.

There's Chief's Challenge plus we wrap all our Aussies abroad.

Plus there's heaps more...

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Football Australia have released a statement regarding the Australian Championship, we discuss what it all means.

Plus, we go around Australia and across the ditch in our A-Leagues wrap.

Our Aussies continue to play and perform in Europe, America and Asia.

Plus, we have an update on our young Matildas at U/23's, U/20's and U/16's.

Football Australia statement

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Nestory Irankunda has signed for Watford from Bayern Munich. We'll talk through the move and what it does for his Socceroos ambitions.

We'll also touch on other transfers and rumours and assess all the on field action as our Aussies continue to flood the EFL Championship and Scotland.

We'll do a wrap of the A-League, chat through the Socceroos game against USA and look ahead to the Australia Cup.

Plus much more...

All that plus, we answer some of your great questions.

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Sydney FC look set to start their season away from Allianz Stadium as the venue struggles to deal with drainage less than 3 years since being built. We discuss the implications for the Sky Blues.

Melbourne City are making some smart deals in the the off season and locking up their young prospects on long deals. IS there a chance that they are building something significant and could create a dynasty?

Our young Aussies are getting match minutes and scoring goals in Europe for their new clubs in Europe. Striker Noah Botic scored a brace for...

Stan Sport will broadcast the Premier League from the 2025/26 season replacing Optus Sport, we'll look back at Optus Sport's time as the broadcaster and what Stan might bring to the table.

The Socceroos have another fixture locked in against Canada, we'll review their upcoming gamers and try to predict which future opponents they could face ahead of the World Cup.

The Matildas continue to have challenges under Joe Montemurro, we'll ask if their new coach would be happy with what he has seen in his first 3 games in charge.

Plus, we have some...

The Matildas era under Joe Montemurro began with a scrappy 3-0 win over Slovenia. We'll analyse the game and pick out who impressed under the new coach.

The Socceroos have announced their fixtures for the upcoming September FIFA International window. We'll discuss if they're the ideal fixtures in preparation for the World Cup.

There are plenty of Australian players on the move, we'll chat through some of the most high profile transfers as well as a host of players in the EFL Championship.

The draw has been done for Round 32 of the Australia...

We discuss Football Australia and CommBank's ground-breaking investment in the world game. Is it a good deal and where is the money best allocated for the benefit of the game in Australia?

There are plenty of Aussie players on the move with some big names heading to the Championship in England, A-League transfers and the rumour mill is in overdrive.

We dissect Joe Montemurro's first squad and analyse his quote regarding playing style and philosophy.

Plus, we look at the some notable inclusions for the upcoming Young Matildas squad.

Plus, much...

In this episode we celebrate the Socceroos qualifying for their 6th consecutive FIFA World Cup including:

⚽Analysis of the Saudi Arabia vs Socceroos game

⚽Twenty years straight of qualification after so much heartbreak

⚽12 months of preparation before the World Cup

⚽Young players who stepped up in this qualification window

We also discuss the recent performances of our U/16's, U/18's, U/20's and U/23's and the resignation of U/17's coach Brad Maloney.

Our U/18's defeated Uruguay 4-1, we'll look at where the starting XI are p...