🎙️ 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

• 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.

🇦🇺 Part 2: National Teams - Rising Stars & Return of Fowler

• 🏆 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?

🏆 Part 3: On Home Soil - Australia Cup Heats Up

• 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.

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