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Matildas Beat New Zealand 2–0, PFA Release key findings for A-League Men & Huge Week for Aussies Abroad
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 MomentsA less fluid performance than the first match, but still a professional win.
- 19’ – Alanna Kennedy opens the scoring after Kerr, Raso and a fortunate deflection combine.
- Strong late first half: big chances from Carpenter, Torpey, Raso and Foord, plus a crucial Micah save for Australia.
- 70’ – Hayley Raso buries the second from a corner scramble.
We also debate the best current Matildas XI, noting no minutes for Siemsen, Rule or Lincoln.
PFA Report: Key Findings & What It Means for the A-League MenThe PFA’s 2024/25 A-League Men’s Report highlights:
- High transfer volatility and clubs’ increasing over-reliance on short-term signings
- Concerns around squad stability, youth development pathways, and long-term planning
- A push for new retention strategies and more sustainable squad building
- Review of governance structures, including the APL Board
https://pfa.net.au/announcements/pfa-report-reveals-a-league-mens-dramatic-youth-skew-crowd-trends-and-governance-challenges/
Aussies Abroad – Highlights- Stensness & D’Agostino win the Norwegian title with Viking – first since 1991.
- Joeys qualify for the U17 Asian Cup.
- Irankunda returns home for personal reasons.
- Izzo with a clean sheet and player of the match.
- Garang Kuol with assists in league and cup.
- Irvine 90 mins, Metcalfe off the bench as St Pauli reach the DFB-Pokal quarters.
- Torpey leaves Portland Thorns.
- Minutes and strong performances for Miller, Borges Rodrigues, Devlin, Priestman, and Sapsford (on the scoresheet).
Class of 2025 includes Tim Cahill, Sharon Black and football historian Roy Hay.
Looking AheadBig matches featuring Aussies:
- MLS Cup Final
- Hajduk Split vs Dinamo Zagreb
- Motherwell’s unbeaten run test vs Livingston
- Heracles vs Telstar
- Celtic vs Hearts
🎧 Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
Follow us:
IG: @theaussiegame | FB: @theaussiegame | Threads: @theaussiegame | BlueSky: @aussiegame.bsky.social | X: @the_aussie_game
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By The Aussie Game PodcastWe 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 MomentsA less fluid performance than the first match, but still a professional win.
- 19’ – Alanna Kennedy opens the scoring after Kerr, Raso and a fortunate deflection combine.
- Strong late first half: big chances from Carpenter, Torpey, Raso and Foord, plus a crucial Micah save for Australia.
- 70’ – Hayley Raso buries the second from a corner scramble.
We also debate the best current Matildas XI, noting no minutes for Siemsen, Rule or Lincoln.
PFA Report: Key Findings & What It Means for the A-League MenThe PFA’s 2024/25 A-League Men’s Report highlights:
- High transfer volatility and clubs’ increasing over-reliance on short-term signings
- Concerns around squad stability, youth development pathways, and long-term planning
- A push for new retention strategies and more sustainable squad building
- Review of governance structures, including the APL Board
https://pfa.net.au/announcements/pfa-report-reveals-a-league-mens-dramatic-youth-skew-crowd-trends-and-governance-challenges/
Aussies Abroad – Highlights- Stensness & D’Agostino win the Norwegian title with Viking – first since 1991.
- Joeys qualify for the U17 Asian Cup.
- Irankunda returns home for personal reasons.
- Izzo with a clean sheet and player of the match.
- Garang Kuol with assists in league and cup.
- Irvine 90 mins, Metcalfe off the bench as St Pauli reach the DFB-Pokal quarters.
- Torpey leaves Portland Thorns.
- Minutes and strong performances for Miller, Borges Rodrigues, Devlin, Priestman, and Sapsford (on the scoresheet).
Class of 2025 includes Tim Cahill, Sharon Black and football historian Roy Hay.
Looking AheadBig matches featuring Aussies:
- MLS Cup Final
- Hajduk Split vs Dinamo Zagreb
- Motherwell’s unbeaten run test vs Livingston
- Heracles vs Telstar
- Celtic vs Hearts
🎧 Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
Follow us:
IG: @theaussiegame | FB: @theaussiegame | Threads: @theaussiegame | BlueSky: @aussiegame.bsky.social | X: @the_aussie_game