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The Aussie Game Podcast
by The Aussie Game Podcast
The Aussie Game is your weekly deep dive into Australian football — from the A-League to the Socceroos and Matildas, and everything in between. Hosted by passionate fans of the beautiful game Down Under, we break down the latest matches, spotlight local talent, and tackle the issues shaping football in Australia.Whether you're a die-hard supporter or a casual fan, this is your home for Aussie football talk.
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#116 - A-League Returns, Aussies Abroad & Matildas Run Riot!
Football is back in full swing! This week on the Aussie Game Podcast, we cover a huge week of Australian football, from Aussies starring in Europe and Asia to the return of the A-League Men and Women, a dominant Matildas performance and a dramatic opening round of the Australian Championship....
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#115 - 2026/27 Bumper A-League Men's Season Preview
A-League Men’s 2026/27 Season Preview The new A-League Men’s season is here! We run through all 12 clubs, their off-season changes, biggest questions and chances of success, before revealing our predicted ladder and season awards. Club previews Adelaide United After a strong season and...
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#114 - South Melbourne make Australian football history with Australia Cup final win, plus Matildas lose to Germany
South Melbourne have made Australian football history, defeating Melbourne Victory on penalties in a thrilling Australia Cup Final at AAMI Park. In front of a record crowd of 29,911, Sinisa Cohadzic’s side became the first NPL club to win the Australia Cup, capping off a remarkable turnaround for...
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#113 - The missed opportunity for the Socceroos against Brazil
The Socceroos’ international window ends with a 4-2 defeat to Brazil, but the scoreline only tells part of the story. Australia led 2-1 at half-time through goals from Alessandro Circati and Connor Metcalfe before Brazil fought back in the second half. We look at what the two-game Brazil series...
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#112 Nestory Irankunda’s stunning freekick almost seals famous Socceroos win over Brazil
The Socceroos produced one of their most encouraging performances in recent memory, pushing Brazil all the way in Townsville before conceding a heartbreaking late equaliser to finish 1-1. Nestory Irankunda’s world-class free kick was the headline moment, but this was a performance built on...
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#111 - Will Popovic actually play exciting young talent for the Socceroos?
Tony Popovic has finally named his 26-player Socceroos squad for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil. The squad features 16 players retained from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, three recalls and seven potential debutants. There are plenty of familiar faces alongside exciting young talent, with…
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#110 - Socceroos Asian Cup preparation, Mohamed Toure on the mark & hot prospects back in the A-League
With just 12 days until the Socceroos face Brazil in Townsville, we look at the players making their case for Tony Popovic’s squad and ask who has done enough to earn a place against the Selecao. The Socceroos’ November friendlies against Qatar and Jordan are also confirmed, while we react to the...
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#109 - The surprise selections in our Socceroos squads vs Brazil
Socceroos Squad Picks With the upcoming friendlies on the horizon, we each picked the Socceroos squad we’d like to see — not necessarily the squad we expect to be called up. We run through our selections, surprise inclusions, omissions, and the players we think deserve a chance to impress. Let us...
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#108 - Toure blunts Blades, Galic stars in Sweden and Young Socceroos nightmare
Magical Mo Toure is at it again! The 22-year-old continues his incredible scoring run for Norwich in the Championship, but could two out-of-favour Australian wingers finding form in Europe force their way into the next Socceroos squad? We also look at a potentially long season ahead for Harry...
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#107 - Aussie Strikers Shine, European Drama & Matildas News
Two young Australian strikers stole the show this week as Mohamed Toure and Luka Smyth both scored braces for Norwich City and Notts County. We look at Toure’s incredible scoring form and whether he could still leave Norwich before the transfer window closes, while Smyth continues his rise with...
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#106 - Alessandro Circati joins Benfica & Lucas Herrington makes Premier League debut
Alessandro Circati becomes the latest young Socceroo to make a huge move to Europe, joining Benfica from Parma for a reported $33 million AUD. We break down what the transfer means for Circati and his development, while also covering a big week of Australian footballers making their mark…
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#105 - Nestory Irankunda joins Sporting, Sam Kerr makes history and Riley McGree returns
A massive week in Australian football sees Nestory Irankunda complete his move to Sporting CP, Lucas Herrington join Hull City, and Western United exit the A-Leagues. We also cover major Socceroo injuries, transfer battles, the return of an iconic Matilda, and another chaotic round of the…
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#104 - More Socceroos make their moves, Mo Toure lights it up for Norwich & Australia Cup Round of 16 drama
A huge week of Australian football as Socceroos make moves overseas, Aussies return to action across Europe and Asia, and the Australia Cup delivers plenty of drama. We cover Jackson Irvine’s move to Cerezo Osaka, Emily Van Egmond joining Charlton and Massimo Luongo re-signing with Millwall, plus...
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#103 - Lucas Herrington's $35M Move, Socceroos Transfers & Australia Cup Draw
Could we be witnessing one of the fastest rises in Australian football history? From an A-League debut in December 2024, to an MLS debut in February 2026, a Socceroos debut in March, a World Cup debut in June, and now a reported Premier League move to Hull City worth $35 million AUD—Lucas...
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#102 - Chelsea wonder-kid lands in Australia and which Socceroos are moving post World Cup
Episode Overview Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have landed in Australia, with one young Chelsea talent attracting plenty of attention from Socceroos fans. We discuss Australian-born wonderkid Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli, the latest transfer news involving the Socceroos and Matildas, A-League…
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#101 - Should we scrap the A-League cap & Patrick Beach makes overseas move
The FIFA World Cup may be over in North America, but Australian football is only heating up. This week we cover a huge run of overseas transfers, pre-season performances from Australians abroad, the release of the 2026 A-League Men's fixture, Football Australia's new domestic calendar, Australia...
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#100 - Football Australia's playing philosophy, Socceroos, Matildas, A-Leagues, brightest young stars - your questions answered
To celebrate 100 episodes of the Aussie Game podcast, we tackle the biggest questions in Australian football as asked by you, covering: Australian football's playing philosophy Getting A-League back to glory days and shortening the offseason Socceroos v Matildas: which is more culturally...
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What is the state of the Socceroos after World Cup exit to Egypt on penalties?
The Socceroos' FIFA World Cup campaign is over after a heartbreaking Round of 32 defeat to Egypt on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time. In this episode, we analyse Australia's performance, discuss the biggest tactical decisions, examine whether the Socceroos underachieved, and ask…
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Socceroos Reach the World Cup Knockout Stage as Mo Salah's Egypt awaits
Australia is through to the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Paraguay. In this episode, we break down the Socceroos' group-stage campaign, analyse the performance against Paraguay, discuss the biggest selection questions ahead of the Round of 32 clash with Egypt…
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Socceroos vs USA review | What went wrong? Plus blockbuster Paraguay preview
The Socceroos suffered a 2-0 defeat to tournament co-hosts USA in Seattle, coming back down to earth after their impressive opening win over Turkiye. Tony Popovic's surprise lineup selections failed to fire early as Australia struggled to match the Americans' intensity, conceding two fortunate...
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Socceroos take down Turkiye in World Cup opener
The Socceroos have stunned Turkiye in their opening game of the World Cup with a 2-0 win. We break down the game and highlight some outstanding performances from this young Socceroos team. How big is this win for Australian football and what does it mean for our World Cup hopes. We also cover the...
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Irankunda stars in Socceroos' Switzerland draw & Matildas suffer late heartbreak against Mexico
With the FIFA World Cup just days away, the Socceroos wrapped up their final warm-up match with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Switzerland. We break down the key talking points, standout performers, selection headaches, and what it all means ahead of the clash with Türkiye. Meanwhile, the…
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Will Cristian Volpato make World Cup squad after Mexico loss?
Cristian Volpato has officially declared for Australia just days before the Socceroos' World Cup squad deadline. What does the switch mean for his chances of making the final 26-man squad, and where could he fit into Tony Popovic's plans? We also break down Australia's 1-0 defeat to Mexico in...
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Socceroos star injured weeks before World Cup & Auckland are A-League Champions
One week until the Socceroos’ 26-man FIFA World Cup squad announcement. Riley McGree suffers an injury scare in Middlesbrough’s Championship playoff defeat — what does it mean for Australia’s World Cup plans? Auckland FC make A-League history, winning the championship in just their second season....
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Socceroos heartbreak across Europe, Sam Kerr signs off in style and A-League Men's semi finals
Cam Devlin heartbreak in Scotland, St Pauli relegated from the Bundesliga, Riley McGree’s Middlesbrough pain continues and Mat Ryan produces heroics in Spain. Plus Melbourne City chase history, Auckland book a home A-League Grand Final and Australia’s Joeys & Young Matildas secure World Cup...
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Socceroos World Cup squad update, Federation Square backflip & scintillating A-League finals
This week we break down the latest Socceroos news ahead of the World Cup, including training camps, injury concerns, the 2027 Asian Cup draw and the Federation Square fan-zone backflip. We also cover: Riley McGree and Middlesbrough’s Championship semi-final battle Sam Kerr becoming Chelsea’s...
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Is Nestory Irankunda heading to the Premier League, Mo Toure strikes again and drama in the A-League finals
Aussies Making Moves Before the World Cup With European seasons wrapping up and the World Cup approaching, Australian players are making final statements. Nestory Irankunda headlines transfer buzz Mohamed Toure scoring in England Riley McGree returns for Middlesbrough playoff push Arsenal…
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Will Harry Souttar make the Socceroos World Cup squad plus the craziest finish to the end of the A-League Men's regular season
Guess who’s back… back again. Harry’s back—tell a friend. But the big question: is he on the plane to the World Cup? We’ve got Aussies firing overseas—Mo Touré scoring rockets, Mat Ryan keeping hope alive, and plenty caught in relegation drama. Back home, the A-League Men season wrapped with…
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Mohamed Toure nets another hattrick, Alex Robertson gets promoted and Jets claim Premiers Plate
Mo Toure Headlines Massive Week Mo Toure scores second hat-trick for Norwich City in just 4 starts Socceroos star proving undroppable at club + international level Alex Robertson secures promotion with Cardiff City Patrick Yazbek makes history in the US Tete Yengi sends Japanese side to ACL...
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Matildas waltz past Malawi, Hearts stay top and Jets secure Asian Champions League Elite
Weekly wrap Matildas waltz past Malawi Harry Souttar returns but Leicester are in trouble Portsmouth pick up big win as Thomas Waddingham returns Hearts remain top in Scotland as Devlin plays big role in win Sydney is Sky Blue, Jets wrap up ACLE and Bulls are almost done Team of the Week…
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Heidelberg eyeing an ACL2 place and the run home for the A-League Men's competition
Midweek Wrap Subscribe for weekly Australian football updates covering Socceroos, Matildas, Aussies Abroad, and A-League analysis. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Follow us: IG: @theaussiegame | FB: @theaussiegame | Threads: @theaussiegame | BlueSky:...
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Zac Sapsford scores again vs Rangers, Joe Gauci faces Chelsea, A-League finals race heats up, and Matildas stars shine in Europe
Overseas Aussies FA Cup & Europe Joe Gauci’s Port Vale crushed 7-0 by Chelsea (5 saves despite heavy loss) Chelsea beat Arsenal 1-0 (UWCL), but Arsenal advance 3-2 agg Steph Catley injury concern; Caitlin Foord strong Aivi Luik reaches Europa final with Häcken Scotland Zac Sapsford scores AGAIN…
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Irankunda thrills against Curucao, Turkiye join the Socceroos in Group D and the Mariners NRL link
The Socceroos win the FIFA series thanks to Irankunda, McGree and Bos, what we learnt across these two games. Graham Arnold's Iraq qualify for the World Cup while Italy fail to qualify for their third in a row. The Young Socceroos pick up a good 4-2 win over China, the Young Matildas are set for...
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Bos saves Socceroos blushes in Cameroon win, Sam Kerr's next move and big changes at Sydney FC
The Socceroos leave it late in Sydney, A-League Women delivers shock results, and major Matildas news headlines a huge week in Australian football. Socceroos 1-0 Cameroon Late winner from Jordy Bos seals victory in Sydney Fast start but lacked cutting edge vs understrength Cameroon First half: 1...
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Matildas lose Asian Cup Final to Japan, the most unlikely of hattricks and A-League Men Round 22 Review
Matildas Fall Short in Asian Cup Final Matildas lose 1-0 to Japan Women's National Team in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Final 74,000+ crowd; big TV audience across Australia Early 17th-minute wonder goal proves decisive Strong start + dominant final 20 minutes but no equaliser Caitlin Foord missed…
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🎉Matildas reach the Asian Cup final, 🤔Tony Popovic's puzzling Socceroos selections and a young Australian talent heading to the Eredivisie
On this episode we discuss the Matildas reaching the Asian Cup final after defeating China and what they need to do to overcome an all conquering Japan in the final. We also dissect Tony Popovic's latest Socceroos squad with some surprising inclusions and exclusions plus the 18 year old future…
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Matildas into the semi finals, Segecic switches to Croatia and A-League Men Round 21 Review
The Australia women's national football team are through to the AFC Women's Asian Cup semi-finals after a 2–1 win over North Korea women's national football team, but questions remain about performances despite being two wins from silverware. We break down the midfield balance, the impact of...
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Matildas taking the long route to the Asian Cup & Joe Gauci's Cup Magic
Matildas: Ball Control Issues Cost Against Korea Starting XI: Arnold; Carpenter, Heatley, Hunt, Catley (Nevin); Kennedy, Wheeler; Foord, Gorry, Fowler; Kerr. Head coach criticism: Australia failed to manage key moments in possession. Two Korea goals came in transition after turnovers. Katrina…
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Matildas into the quarter finals & the Mariners into the top 6
The Matildas beat Iran 4-0 Melbourne City stay alive in the ACL Elite The Mariners are into the top 6 while the Bulls continue to slide Some key injuries and a young talent on the radar of some big Premier League clubs. Subscribe for weekly Australian football updates covering Socceroos…
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Matildas squeeze past the Philippines, Mo Toure's injury latest and Wanderers keep season alive
Matildas Open Asian Cup with Win The Australia women's national soccer team kick off their Asian Cup campaign with a gritty 1-0 win over the Philippines women's national football team. Sam Kerr heads home after a strong leap from Caitlin Foord Clare Wheeler dominant in midfield Mary Fowler…
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McGree scores again, Volpato debate, MLS debuts & Matildas arrive
Aussies Abroad Highlights Josh Nisbet stars – Goal + assist, Man of the Match as Roda JC win 2-0 and climb to 5th in the Eerste Divisie. Mat Ryan heroic vs Barcelona – Six saves for Levante UD despite 3-0 loss to FC Barcelona. Jackson Irvine boost – FC St. Pauli win 2-1 over Werder Bremen in...
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Could Daniel Bennie be a Socceroos bolter, what Ange regrets and A-League delivers derby drama
Daniel Bennie Stakes Socceroos Claim in England Young Aussie winger Daniel Bennie came off the bench to score a stunning late winner for Queens Park Rangers in a 3-1 Championship victory over Hull City. With the Under-20 World Cup Golden Boot already on his CV, Bennie is pushing for higher…
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Matildas Asian Cup squad reaction & Talay sprays Toure
The Matildas Asian Cup squad, we share our thoughts on the squad and who should start. We also run through some other football news including drama at Leichhardt Oval with a post match spray from Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay, plus there are Asian club competition updates and a wrap of Aussies…
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Ange makes big Spurs claim and Mo Toure maintains scoring streak
On this episode: Ange Postecoglou questions Tottenham Hotspur’s ambition Mohamed Toure continues scoring for Norwich City Melbourne City FC qualify for the ACL Elite Round of 16 Newcastle Jets make it seven straight wins Youngest ever A-League Women goal scorer Team of the Week Ange on Spurs...
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Women's Asian Cup Preview: Why the Matildas will win
On this episode of the Aussie Game Podcast, we preview the 2026 Women's Asian Cup and tell you why the Matildas will win. From the importance of the tournament and being a legacy to Joe Montemurro's philosophy right through to the key players in Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler, Ellie Carpenter and Kyra...
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Mohamed Toure's Norwich Hattrick & Riley McGree edges Middlesborough closer to the Premier League
On this episode of the Aussie Game Podcast, we break down a massive week for Australian football with some Championship stars. Mohamed Toure scores a hattrick on starting debut for Norwich as they beat Oxford 3-0. Toure already has 4 goals in less than 100 mins for Norwich. This is his first...
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Mo Toure scores on debut, Taylor nets hattrick & Valkanis sees red
On this episode of the Aussie Game Podcast, we break down a massive week for Australian football at home and abroad. Mohamed Toure makes the perfect start at Norwich City, scoring on debut to seal a 2–0 win over Blackburn Rovers, while fellow Aussie Lewis Miller remains locked in a Championship...
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Expansion, Socceroos, Academies & More - Your Australian Football questions answered
This episode is all about the fans who asked us some tricky questions on expansion of the A-League, the Socceroos challenges with dual nationals, the best Socceroos keeper between Mat Ryan and Mark Schwarzer, A-League foreign strikers, the potential of Tiago Quintal, Jesse Randall's move and…
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Socceroo on the move, Irankunda sees red and Jets go top
A huge week in Australian football. A Socceroo transfer bombshell looms, one Aussie sees red overseas and another bags a brace. The Newcastle Jets hit the top of the A-League Men, Sydney FC dominate the derby, and Jaiden Kucharski stuns Auckland with a super-sub double. Overseas, Callum Elder,...
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Socceroos World Cup mad scramble begins plus Bulls and Jets record massive wins
A huge week in Australian football with Socceroos March fixtures confirmed, injuries opening selection doors, Aussies starring overseas, goal-filled A-League Men’s, and a wide-open A-League Women’s title race. Socceroos – March fixtures Australia vs Cameroon Accor Stadium | Fri 27 March • FIFA…
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The Aussie Game is your weekly deep dive into Australian football — from the A-League to the Socceroos and Matildas, and everything in between. Hosted by passionate fans of the beautiful game Down Under, we break down the latest matches, spotlight local talent, and tackle the issues shaping football in Australia.Whether you're a die-hard supporter or a casual fan, this is your home for Aussie football talk.
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