Straight Yellow is HERE! 🟨 Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater are live from Fanatics HQ, breaking down everything ahead of the Premier League season kick-off.

The boys dive into Arsenal's Community Shield statement win and whether the Gunners are now the team to beat, break down the biggest new managers in the league (Slot, Maresca and Alonso), and debate where Liverpool go from here after a rocky end to last season. Plus — Robbie makes the case for young Socceroo Lucas Herrington to become Australia's next Premier League winner, and drops his tips for the opening round.

New episodes of Straight Yellow drop every Monday and Friday. Get involved — drop your questions and comments below for Robbie and Adam to answer on the show.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Yellow wraps up from San Francisco as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour after Australia booked their place in the round of 32.

Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to look back on a tense night against Paraguay, the celebrations with the travelling Australian fans and what it means for the Socceroos to be heading to Dallas.

The boys discuss Australia's controlled performance against a South American opponent, Jordy Bos starring on the right, why the Socceroos deserve more respect from overseas pundits, the USA's rotated loss to Turkey, and what comes next in the knockout stage.

They also look ahead to the day's World Cup games, Cape Verde's chance to make history, New Zealand and Belgium, possible Dallas opponents, the emotional baggage of Australia vs Iran in 1997, and finish with their World Cup winner picks.

0:00 - Intro

0:04 - Socceroos qualify for the round of 32

0:57 - Fan celebrations in San Francisco

2:07 - Controlling Paraguay without the big winning moment

4:27 - Jordy Bos shines on the right

6:48 - Socceroos team performance and defensive control

7:25 - Australia silence the pundits

9:01 - USA rotation and Turkey result

10:26 - Ranking Vancouver, Seattle and San Francisco

13:22 - Today's games, Dallas scenarios and Iran 1997

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Yellow comes live from Santa Clara as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour, just hours before Australia's crucial World Cup clash with Paraguay.

Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith outside the stadium to capture the nerves, excitement and final questions before kick-off.

The boys discuss Tony Popovic keeping the team sheet under wraps, the forced changes with Jacque Italiano and Matt Leckie unavailable, how Australia handle Paraguay's low-possession style, why conceding early would be dangerous, and how the Socceroos can stay calm against a streetwise South American opponent.

They also talk about Guus Hiddink's famous pre-game approach with Tony Popovic in 2005, the atmosphere outside the stadium, latest World Cup results, South Africa and Ecuador's huge wins, the USA vs Turkey dead rubber, Australia vs Paraguay odds and final score predictions before heading inside for one of the biggest Socceroos games in recent history.

0:00 - Intro

4:45 - Live from Santa Clara before Australia vs Paraguay

5:13 - Socceroos nerves before the biggest game

6:29 - Popovic keeps the team sheet secret

7:04 - Italiano, Leckie and selection changes

8:15 - Paraguay's low-possession threat

9:50 - Keeping cool against South American edge

11:11 - Hiddink story and Popovic's dressing-room mood

13:02 - How Australia vs Paraguay could play out

15:20 - Group results, odds and final predictions

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Yellow continues from San Francisco as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour.

Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to preview Australia's crucial World Cup clash with Paraguay and break down the latest action from around the tournament.

The boys discuss whether England should worry after being held by Ghana, the low-block tactics that frustrated Thomas Tuchel's side, Harry Kane's late chance, and whether defensive football should be criticised when it gets a nation the result it needs.

They also preview Socceroos vs Paraguay, Jacque Italiano's injury, how Australia can break down a deep defensive block, why Jordy Bos could be a major attacking weapon, lessons from the 2018 Peru game, predictions for the final group match, Luka Modric's latest World Cup milestone, Croatia, Colombia, Scotland vs Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Mexico, South Korea and the Fanatics tour in San Francisco.

0:00 - Intro from San Francisco

0:48 - Baseball, big screen and San Francisco sightseeing

2:48 - Socceroos vs Paraguay preview

3:20 - Paraguay low block and Italiano injury

5:01 - Peru 2018 lessons and fast starts

8:17 - How Australia can break Paraguay down

11:28 - Jordy Bos and Socceroos attacking options

17:05 - Australia vs Paraguay predictions

18:29 - England held by Ghana and low-block debate

21:02 - World Cup results, Modric and today's previews

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Yellow continues from San Francisco as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour.

Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to preview Australia's crucial World Cup clash with Paraguay and review another huge day of tournament action.

The boys discuss Cristiano Ronaldo finally getting on the scoresheet with two goals as Portugal claim their first win, whether the Ronaldo story is alive again, how Portugal used him, and why the celebration around him felt like a major World Cup moment.

They also break down the Socceroos' training base in Oakland, Matt Leckie's injury, Tony Popovic's likely selection calls, Volpato's impact role, what the Paraguay game means for Australian football, the growth of MLS, lessons for the A-League, France's quality, Norway and Haaland, England vs Ghana, and questions from the Fanatics crowd in San Francisco.

0:00 - Intro from San Francisco

0:29 - Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and San Francisco stories

2:29 - Socceroos training base and Oakland football scene

5:00 - Matt Leckie injury and Paraguay selection options

7:34 - Volpato, Popovic changes and bench impact

9:50 - What Paraguay means for Australian football

11:14 - MLS growth and lessons for Australian football

18:29 - Ronaldo scores twice and Portugal's first win

21:51 - France, Norway, Haaland and World Cup results

24:39 - Today's previews and Socceroos fan questions

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Yellow continues from San Francisco as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour.

Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith at Gino and Carlo in North Beach to preview Australia's crucial World Cup clash with Paraguay and look back at the latest action from around the tournament.

The boys discuss Tony Popovic's likely formation and selection calls, the pressure around the Socceroos after the USA defeat, why Australia should take control of the Paraguay game, and how the squad can build momentum into the knockout stages.

They also unpack Lionel Messi breaking the World Cup goals record, whether Kylian Mbappe can eventually chase him down, who they would trust to finish a chance for their life, Mo Salah's standout moment against New Zealand, Japan's strong form, Cape Verde's underdog story, Ronaldo and Portugal, France, Norway vs Senegal, driverless Ubers in San Francisco and a few classic football sledges.

0:00 - Intro from San Francisco

0:33 - Socceroos formation and Paraguay changes

2:20 - Popovic criticism and player pressure

7:18 - Why Australia must take control against Paraguay

10:39 - Travel chaos and Alex Tobin's trivia

11:23 - World Cup results and Japan's statement

14:26 - New Zealand, Mo Salah and Egypt

14:59 - Messi breaks the record and can Mbappe catch him?

19:08 - San Francisco, fan sledges and pizza

21:20 - Today's World Cup previews, Ronaldo and Portugal

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Yellow continues from Seattle as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour.

Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to unpack Australia's defeat to the United States and look ahead to the crucial World Cup clash with Paraguay.

The boys discuss Tony Popovic's team selection, whether Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe should have started, the impact of Volpato, how the Socceroos can reset after the USA loss, and why a point against Paraguay would be enough to reach the knockout stages.

They also look at the USA's chances of a deep run, Turkey's shock early exit, Miguel Almiron's red card, Paraguay's defensive approach, the day's World Cup games, Alex Tobin's one-game Socceroos coaching record and the final day in Seattle before heading to San Francisco.

0:00 - Intro from Seattle

1:12 - USA defeat after sleeping on it

2:00 - Popovic selection debate

4:03 - Paraguay opportunity and blocking out noise

5:00 - Can the USA make a deep run?

8:15 - Turkey knocked out and World Cup pressure

9:17 - Australia's attacking selection puzzle

13:28 - Irankunda's best role against Paraguay

14:55 - Paraguay, Almiron red card and time-wasting

19:08 - Today's games, coaching stories and Seattle plans

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Yellow continues from Cowgirls in Seattle as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour.

Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy and Brad Smith to break down Australia's 2-0 defeat to the United States and what it means for the Socceroos' World Cup campaign.

The boys discuss Australia's slow first half, the USA press, Weston McKennie's influence, Tony Popovic's triple change, the impact of Volpato, Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe, the referee's cramp, and why the second-half response still gives Australia belief heading into the Paraguay game.

They also look ahead to Brazil vs Haiti and Turkey vs Paraguay before an Australian fan has a crack at the mechanical bull in Seattle.

0:00 - Intro from Cowgirls in Seattle

1:14 - Immediate reaction to USA defeat

1:41 - USA press and Australia's slow start

2:49 - Volpato's impact off the bench

4:44 - McKennie, the early goal and first-half issues

6:29 - Triple subs and second-half response

8:05 - Should Irankunda and Metcalfe have started?

10:36 - Referee cramp and home crowd influence

11:56 - Paraguay equation and Australia's path forward

13:49 - Today's World Cup previews and mechanical bull finish

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Yellow continues from Seattle as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour.

Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to preview Australia's huge World Cup clash with the United States and break down the key tactical questions before kick-off.

The boys discuss how the Socceroos can handle the USA press, where Australia can hurt the Americans, the key matchups out wide, fitness questions, American pundit noise, and whether Australia should be known as more than just a physical team.

They also look at the biggest surprises from the first round, Ronaldo's legacy, Messi's form and the day's World Cup games.

0:00 - Intro

0:04 - Straight Yellow from Seattle

1:57 - Brad Smith on Seattle and American chants

3:37 - Mike Grella and US pundit noise

6:36 - How Australia can beat the USA press

12:34 - Key matchups and fitness questions

15:35 - Are Australia more than just physical?

17:40 - Away game disruption stories

20:12 - First round World Cup takeaways

26:19 - Today's World Cup previews and Australia vs USA tips

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Yellow returns with Adam Peacock, Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith as the Fanatics World Cup Tour rolls on.

The panel reacts to England's clash with Croatia and asks whether this could finally be the tournament where England goes all the way. They also break down France's win over Senegal, Norway's victory over Iraq, Lionel Messi's hat-trick against Algeria, Austria's win over Jordan and Portugal's meeting with DR Congo.

Plus, the team looks ahead to Ghana vs Panama and Uzbekistan vs Colombia as the World Cup group stage continues to take shape

0:06 - Straight Yellow from Portland

0:31 - England beat Croatia 4-2

2:46 - England's open attacking style

6:17 - England standouts and Tuchel's changes

10:44 - Ronaldo, retro shirts and Portugal's draw

16:08 - Messi hat-trick and superstar strikers

19:45 - How Messi finds space

26:33 - Portland, baseball and Fanatics day out

29:18 - Today's World Cup previews

34:30 - Socceroos vs USA build-up

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.