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 fierce Vienna derby against Rapid Vienna. Will Popovic pick up the phone?

🌟 And over in Sweden, Daniela Galic just can’t stop scoring. We chat about her blistering form and what it means for the Matildas’ future.

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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!

🌍 Overseas Aussies Making Waves

• Cam Devlin's Hearts go top in Scotland
• Double Trouble as Motherwell punish Aberdeen
• Ange still without a win for Forest
• Joe Gauci keeps it clean
• Arsenal women receive huge award

🇦🇺 Next Socceroos squad is imminent and AFC award nominees

• Changes we would like to see ahead of the next window
• Should Sapsford replace Botic?
• What's the latest on Segecic?
• Will we see A-League representation?
• Matildas and Young Socceroos nominated for AFC awards

🏟️ On Home Soil – A-League & Australia Cup preview

• Has Western United's hibernation made the leagues stronger?
• Great Academy story from Melbourne Victory
• Are Perth Glory in for another tough season?
• Brisbane Roar heading to the Soloman Islands
• Our Australia Cup Final tips

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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 the U20 World Cup, who's unlucky and each positions strength.

What are the scenarios and how far can we go? We look at where we might finish in our group, what that means and give our predictions.

Plus, we'll answer some great questions from our listeners.

Enjoy the episode!

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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

• Sam Kerr scores on her return after 20 months out
• Marco Tilio scores on his home debut for Rapid Vienna
• Cam Burgess wonder strike sinks Ange in the Cup
• Maty Ryan's heroics for Levante
• Portsmouth star out with long term injury

🇦🇺 Australian Championship broadcast deal and reviving Australian football

• SBS sign multi-year deal to broadcast the Australian Championship
• Deal is exclusively free to air
• Changes to FIFA International windows
• Plus we answer a great question on the state of Australian football from one of our listeners

🏟️ On Home Soil – A-League & Domestic News

• Melbourne Victory land Juan Mata
• Sydney FC lose a Brazilian and pick up two from Western United
• Melbourne City lock in promising youngsters
• Canberra United secure Sasha Grove
• Adelaide United managers message to the youth

Whether you’re into youth development, Aussie exports, or A-League drama — we’ve got it all covered.

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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

• Zac Sapsford’s red-hot form for Dundee United
• Ange Postecoglou's return to Premier League management
• Joe Gauci delivers a Player of the Match masterclass
• Bovalina sets up Thomas Mullers hattrick
• Socceroos stars struggling to settle back into club football after the international break

🇦🇺 National Team Updates

• Final thoughts and analysis on the Socceroos' recent performances
• U/23 Men’s side qualify for the AFC Asian Cup
• Big names included in the U/20 World Cup squad
• Matildas vs England friendly officially announced
• Junior Matildas squad revealed — who to watch for the future

🏟️ On Home Soil – A-League & Domestic News

• A-League fixtures drop — we break down the biggest blockbusters
• Melbourne Victory go big in the transfer window
• Sydney FC swirling with transfer links and rumours
• Melbourne City discover their opponents in the new AFC Women’s Champions League
• Auckland FC lock in another top signing
• Macey Fraser makes her return to Wellington Phoenix

Whether you’re into youth development, Aussie exports, or A-League drama — we’ve got it all covered.

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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:

• The key points in the game
• Why it was a much improved performance
• The Segecic debate
• Criticism of Popovic
• What we want to see going forward

🌍 Ange Postecoglou's Premier League return

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

• His upcoming fixtures at Forest
• Lessons learnt from his Spurs tenure
• What if anything he will change in his approach

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🇦🇺⚽ 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:

• Tony Popovic’s starting XI and tactical setup
• Max Balard’s dream debut goal just two minutes after coming off the bench
• The impact of Australia’s exciting attacking options off the pine
• What we want to see in Tuesday’s return leg

🌍 Aussies Abroad Update

Our national stars are making waves across the globe:

• Ellie Carpenter’s electric debut for Chelsea in the WSL
• Goals for Jordy Bos and Zac Sapsford
• Marco Tilio finding his feet at Rapid Vienna
• Anthony Carter getting minutes in Portugal

🏟️ Domestic Round-Up

We take a deep dive into the latest from the home front:

• What’s going on at Western United?
• Where each A-League Men and Women club stands as the new season approaches
• Updates from the Australian Championship and the Australia Cup

💬 It’s been another massive week in Aussie football, and we’re here to cover it all. Tune in and join the conversation!

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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:

• • Noah Botic
  • Nicolas Milanovic
  • Anthony Kalik
  • Max Balard
  • Tom Glover
  • Paul Izzo

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Stay tuned as we track these names in camp and beyond — this new generation could define the next golden era of the Socceroos.

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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.

• Nestory Irankunda stuns with a spectacular free-kick for Watford. Should Popa include him in the Soccer Ashessquad?
• Sammy Silvera continues his hot form at Middlesbrough.
• Massimo Luongo earns his first league start for Millwall.
• Connor Metcalfe's side grabs a big result in Germany.
• A Matilda finds the net in her debut for a new club.

• 🏆 U23s lift the Serenity Cup, edging Myanmar in the final—who stood out?
• ⭐ Mary Fowler is back on the pitch and earning big praise as she targets the 2026 Asian Cup.
• 🏃‍♀️ The U16 Matildas march into the semis of the ASEAN U16 Girls' Championship.
• 🔍 Our early thoughts on the upcoming Socceroos squad announcement—who’s in, who’s out?

• And then there were four—Australia Cup semi-finalists are locked in! We break down the quarters and give our tips for the next round. Can an NPL side go all the way?
• 🛬 Latest A-Leagues transfer moves and pre-season friendly results.
• 📅 Fixture updates for the Australian Championship, plus the latest headlines as NPL seasons wrap up across the country.

Subscribe, follow, and share if you love Aussie football—we’ve got your weekly fix of analysis, results, and rising stars right here. 💚💛