The Asian Game

How did a boy from Kansas City end up playing for the Jordanian national team?

Selangor defender Mo Abualnadi joins us to explain his background and his journey to play for Nashama, and why qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup would mean so much for him.

We also discuss his recent move to Malaysian side Selangor and his love of the local delicacies! 

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With Al Hilal, Al Nassr and Al Ahli dominating in the AFC Champions League Elite, is anyone capable of stopping the Saudi clubs?

We debate that question, and discuss the other major talking points from the AFC Champions League, while we also discuss ways to improve the AFC Annual Awards.

Finally, we preview the upcoming Asian Qualifiers and talk with Jordanian international Mo Abualnadi.

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Return fixtures may be a thing of the past in the ACL Elite, but we’re not ready to say farewell just yet! 

In this exciting crossover between K League United and The ASEAN Game, we’re rolling out the red carpet for the return leg as KLU welcomes Ryan back to preview two Malaysia v Korea matches in continental competition!

They preview the increasingly common showdown between Johor Darul Ta'zim and Ulsan HD in ACLE, as well as the clash between relegation-threateneed Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Selangor in ACL Two.

Let the games begin!

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Host Ryan Walters is joined by K League United's Paul Neat for a special preview of this week's action across the continent that involves three clashes involving K League sides taking on some of Southeast Asia's best.

Fresh off their statement win over Shanghai Shenhua, Malaysia's JDT are in Korea to take on early front-runners, Gwangju FC.

Elsewhere in the AFC Champions League Elite, Pohang Steelers travel to Thailand to take on Buriram United.

Meanwhile, in AFC Champions League Two, relegation-threatened Jeonbuk Hyundai travel to Malaysia to take on Selangor looking to keep their perfect record alive.

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Adelaide local Joe Gauci experienced the highs and lows in Australia's 3-1 win over China at Adelaide Oval. A product of A-League side Adelaide United, he spoke with the media about playing for the national team in his home city in front of family and friends.

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After scoring on debut in Australia's 3-1 win over China, winger Nishan Velupillay spoke with the media in the mixed zone at Adelaide Oval to express his delight at a dream debut for the national team.

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On the eve of a new era in Australian football, with Tony Popovic taking the reigns as national team coach, we're joined by Australia's leading football journalist, Vince Rugari of the Sydney Morning Herald.

Speaking from Adelaide Oval ahead of the clash with China, we discuss his expectations of the Tony Popovic era, the legacy of Graham Arnold and the overall state of Australian football.

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As the inaugural season of the AFC Women's Champions League gets underway, we speak with one of the stars of the show.

US midfielder Meghan Root talks to The Asian Game Podcast about her journey to Vietnam, playing in the AWCL and her best and worst of Vietnamese food.

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Australia kept their FIFA World Cup hopes alive with a come-from-behind 3-1 win over China.

Paul Williams was LIVE at Adelaide Oval, speaking with leading Australian journalist Vince Rugari about what to expect from new coach Tony Popovic. We hear from the man himself, as well as midfielder Jackson Irvine, plus we get reaction from Nishan Velupillay and Joe Gauci.

Finally, we also take a look at the AFC Women's Champions League and speak with Ho Chi Minh City's American star, Meghan Root.

There were big results and plenty of goals across Matchday Two of the Shopee Cup, with 27 goals across all six matches.

Host Ryan Walters, who was in Kuala Lumpur for their 1-0 win over Borneo, is back with Claro Manzano to look back over all the action and discuss the major talking points.

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