The Aussie Game Podcast

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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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01 November 2026

#118 - The top 5 uncapped Socceroos who deserve a chance plus a huge Australian football round up

With another Socceroos squad announcement approaching, we debate which uncapped players deserve a call-up for the November window. We reveal our top five picks and share the fans’ opinions.

We also break down the Joeys squad for the upcoming U17 World Cup, catch up with our Aussies overseas, review the latest A-League and Australian Championship action, and finish with our Team of the Week.

Key Talking Points

1. Top Five Uncapped Socceroos

Who deserves a chance in Tony Popovic’s next squad?

Chiefs’ picks:

Kasey Bos
Zac Sapsford
Yaya Dukuly
Kealey Adamson
Eli Adams

Moppa’s picks:

Kasey Bos
Kealey Adamson
Daniel Bennie
Jed Drew
Zac Sapsford

2. Joeys World Cup Squad Announced

Australia’s squad is confirmed for the expanded 48-team U17 World Cup.
Six A-League players have already made their professional debuts, including Akol Akon.
Four overseas-based players feature in the squad.
We profile the overseas contingent and look at the club representation across the squad.
Denmark, Argentina and Mozambique provide an interesting challenge in the tournament.
Australia finished 24th at the U15 World Cup.

3. Aussies Overseas

Our regular international wrap covers the latest performances from Australian players across the globe.

Highlights include:

England: Harry Souttar’s impressive performances for Leicester, Kealey Adamson’s full game for QPR and Zac Sapsford continuing his big-game scoring against Celtic.
Women's Champions League: Ellie Carpenter scores off the bench for Chelsea, while Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross help Arsenal to victory over Benfica.
Women's Europa Cup: Hayley Raso opens the scoring for Eintracht Frankfurt.
Scotland: Zac Sapsford scores against Celtic, while Ryan Strain provides a crucial assist for Falkirk.
Japan: Kusini Yengi comes off the bench to provide an assist for Sanfrecce.
Norway: Gianni Stensness features in a dramatic 3-2 result between Bodo/Glimt and Viking.
USA: Patrick Yazbek returns to a full 90 minutes for Nashville.

Plus, updates from Germany, Portugal, Spain, Denmark, Slovenia, Czechia, Sweden, Croatia and France.

4. A-League Men

Are Wellington Phoenix emerging as favourites heading into the NZ derby after a clinical 3-0 win over Newcastle?
The Jets struggle with the demands of competing across two competitions.
Macarthur and Western Sydney share an entertaining goalless draw.
Melbourne City secure a much-needed comeback win.
Brisbane Roar need a late equaliser against Auckland FC.
Melbourne Victory and Central Coast remain winless after three games.
Adelaide United suffer a heavy defeat to Perth Glory following their midweek ACL2 loss.

5. Australian Championship

A look at all four groups and the latest results:

Group A: South Melbourne continue their strong form, while Sydney United grab a late winner.
Group B: Broadmeadow Magic remain top, and APIA Leichhardt celebrate their return to Lambert Park with a big comeback win.
Group C: Sydney Olympic pick up a much-needed victory, while Oakleigh Cannons win the penalty shootout against Bayswater.
Group D: Lions FC defeat Wollongong Wolves, while Preston Lions move into top spot.

We also look ahead to the crucial Group D clash between Wollongong and Preston.

6. A-League Women

Talia Kapetanellis and Central Coast Mariners continue their impressive starts.
Sydney FC record their first win of the season.
Brisbane remain without a point.
Milly Bennett shines for Western Sydney with a goal and an assist.
Melbourne Victory defeat Newcastle 1-0.

Team of the Week

Goalkeeper

Alex Robinson

Defenders

Ellie Carpenter
Harry Souttar
Laura Pickett
Lucas Mauragis

Midfielders

Liam Rose
Noah Maieroni
Jordi Valadon

Forwards

Michael Ruhs
Zac Sapsford
Talia Kapetanellis

All this and more on the Aussie Game Podcast — your weekly wrap of Australian football, the A-Leagues, the Matildas and Aussies making waves around the world.

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25 October 2026

#117 - Akol Akon available to play in World Cup & Socceroos son's eligibility decision

Headlines & Australians Abroad

Club versus country: Sydney FC reverse their decision on Akol Akon’s Joeys availability, while Noa Skoko’s international future remains up in the air.
Nestory Irankunda impresses in Europe, Gianni Stensness attracts transfer interest, and Alessandro Circati, Ya Ya Dukuly and Daniel Arzani feature in European competition.
Riley McGree delivers two assists for Middlesbrough, Thomas Waddingham scores for Portsmouth, and Zac Sapsford nets a winner for Dundee United.
John Iredale scores twice to take his tally to seven goals in five games. Is a Socceroos recall on the cards?
Matildas shine overseas, with Caitlin Foord starring in Arsenal’s derby win. Marco Tilio scores in Austria, Kusini Yengi debuts in Japan, and Kevin Muscat’s Shanghai Port extend their unbeaten run.

A-League Men

Wellington Phoenix top the table after two wins. Are the Wanderers genuine contenders?
Scheduling, fixture gaps and hot-weather kick-offs come under scrutiny.
Sydney FC beat Adelaide United, Brisbane Roar open with a win, and Perth Glory face early pressure after two defeats.
Nam Tae-hee produces a moment of magic, while the Melbourne derby ends with both sides still winless.

Australian Championship

South Melbourne win on penalties against Sydney United, while Sutherland Sharks claim their first victory.
Broadmeadow Magic stun Avondale and APIA defeat Adelaide City.
Bayswater City maintain their perfect start, while Wollongong Wolves move top of Group D.

A-League Women

Can the in-form Central Coast Mariners mount a title challenge?
Talia Younis turns 18, with overseas opportunities potentially on the horizon.

Junior Matildas – U17 World Cup

Australia draw 1–1 with Chile before losing 3–1 to Spain.
A must-win clash against Mexico awaits as the Junior Matildas fight to keep their World Cup campaign alive.

Team of the Week

Noah James; Ryan Strain, Willa Pearson, Alessandro Circati, Danika Matos; Rhys Youlley, Dylan Scicluna, Riley McGree, Caitlin Foord; John Iredale, Thomas Waddingham.

All this and more on the Aussie Game Podcast — your weekly wrap of Australian football, the A-Leagues, the Matildas and Aussies making waves around the world.

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18 October 2026

#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.

Aussies Abroad Younes Ibrahim makes his mark for Brighton with a European assist, Nestory Irankunda continues his impressive form, Gianni Stensness shines against Bayern Munich, and Amy Sayer scores a winner in Sweden. We also cover Eli Adams’ starring performance against Newcastle Jets in the AFC Champions League Elite, plus the latest from Riley McGree, Alex Robertson, Garang Kuol and plenty more Aussies overseas.

A-League Men: Derby Drama & Late Comebacks A crowd of 30,103 watches the Sydney Derby finish goalless, while the Bulls snatch a dramatic late win over Perth Glory. Auckland FC get their title defence off to a flying start, the F3 Derby delivers penalties and drama, and Wellington Phoenix stun Melbourne Victory at the Cake Tin.

A-League Women: Young Stars Shine The Central Coast Mariners put Brisbane Roar to the sword, Alana Jancevski delivers a stunning free kick for Melbourne Victory, and the opening round brings goals, late drama and plenty of promise from the next generation. Sydney FC and Adelaide United share the points in a 2–2 draw.

Matildas Smash Haiti 7–1 The Matildas produce a dominant performance, with Leticia McKenna scoring twice and goals from Hayley Ford-Wheeler, Michelle Heyman’s fellow attacking teammates and promising young talent Daniela Galic adding to the excitement. We discuss what the coaching staff can take from the international window.

Asian Football & ACL Action Adelaide United claim a 2–1 AFC Champions League Two win over BG Pathum United, while Australian coaches continue to make headlines across Asia. John Aloisi’s Chengdu Rongcheng close in on the Chinese Super League title, and Kevin Muscat’s Shanghai Port earn a draw in the ACL Elite.

Australian Championship Kicks Off Four matches go to penalty shootouts as the new competition delivers drama from the outset. South Melbourne begin their title defence with a win, Bayswater City upset Marconi, and Oakleigh Cannons make a winning debut against Sydney Olympic.

Team of the Week Paul Izzo, Daniel Wilmering, Gianni Stensness, Jonathan Aspropotamitis, Ryan Strain, Haine Eames, Noa Skoko, Amy Sayer, Skye Halmarick, Nestory Irankunda and Younes Ibrahim make our standout XI.

All this and more on the Aussie Game Podcast — your weekly wrap of Australian football, the A-Leagues, the Matildas and Aussies making waves around the world.

#AussieGamePodcast #ALeague #Matildas #Socceroos #AussiesAbroad #AustralianFootball #ACL

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15 October 2026

#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 qualification for Asia, Adelaide must replace the goals and creativity of Luka Jovanovic and Yaya Dukuly while balancing domestic and continental football. Can they find enough firepower?

Auckland FC

The defending champions have a new manager in Pedro Moreira and significant departures to overcome. Can Sam Cosgrove and Francis De Vries lead another title challenge?

Brisbane Roar

After a promising start turned into a disappointing season, Brisbane face another rebuild. Can they improve their goal output and find consistency?

Central Coast Mariners

New owners, a new manager and new players bring plenty of change. Can John Hutchinson guide an inexperienced squad into the top six?

Macarthur FC

One of the hardest teams to predict after major squad changes and a new manager. Replacing Luke Brattan and Anthony Caceres will be crucial.

Melbourne City

Awer Mabil and Mads Marcondes add quality, but can City integrate their new signings and return to premiership contention?

Melbourne Victory

A new manager brings fresh possibilities, but losing Juan Mata and Nikos Vergos leaves questions in attack. Can the younger players step up?

Newcastle Jets

After winning the Premiers Plate and Australia Cup, Newcastle face the challenge of replacing six regular starters while competing in Asia. Can Mark Milligan repeat last season's success?

Perth Glory

Adam Griffiths begins his first full season in charge after significant player turnover. Will Calem Nieuwenhof and emerging midfielder Will Freney help Perth improve?

Sydney FC

With a strong defence and promising additions including Takahiro Sekine, Sydney look capable of challenging again. Can they replace key departures and find enough goals?

Wellington Phoenix

Conceding 48 goals cost Wellington last season, while the departures of Ifeanyi Eze and Carlo Armiento leave a hole in attack. Can they fix their defence and finally beat Auckland?

Western Sydney Wanderers

After a disastrous campaign at the bottom of the ladder, the Wanderers have recruited promising new players. Can they turn things around and become one of the season's biggest improvers?

Who will rise, who will fall, and which predictions will look ridiculous by season's end? We break it all down in our 2026/27 A-League Men’s preview.

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11 October 2026

#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 the historic club.

On this week’s episode, we break down the historic final, South Melbourne’s incredible journey and what the triumph could mean for the club’s future in Australian football.

We also discuss the Matildas’ 4–2 defeat to Germany, with Sam Kerr and Holly McNamara finding the net, while Ellie Carpenter and Kyra Cooney-Cross celebrate individual accolades. Plus, we cover Mary Fowler’s withdrawal from the Matildas squad, the upcoming Colombia friendly and the Junior Matildas’ preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Elsewhere, we catch up on the latest Australian football news from around the world, including standout performances, goals and injuries across the English leagues, Scotland, Europe, Asia, the MLS and beyond.

In this episode:

Australia Cup Final: South Melbourne defeat Melbourne Victory on penalties to become the first NPL club to lift the trophy.
South Melbourne’s remarkable revival: Sinisa Cohadzic’s journey from relegation troubles to national silverware and Australian football history.
Matildas: Australia’s 4–2 loss to Germany, goals from Sam Kerr and Holly McNamara, and the latest squad news.
Matildas accolades: Ellie Carpenter wins PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year, while Kyra Cooney-Cross earns Arsenal’s Player of the Month for September.
Australian footballers abroad: The latest results, goals, assists and talking points from leagues across the globe.
Young guns: A look at emerging Australian talent, including goals from Miguel DiPizio and Akol Akon.
Team of the Week: Our standout performers from the latest round of action.

From South Melbourne’s historic triumph to the Matildas and Australians making their mark overseas, we cover all the biggest stories in Australian football.

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04 October 2026

#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 revealed about Tony Popovic’s Socceroos, including the decision to stick with an unchanged starting XI, the team’s ability to back up on a short turnaround, and what the results mean with the Asian Cup approaching.

We also discuss:

Whether Australia should have rotated more against Brazil
What we learned about Popovic’s approach
The Socceroos’ likely Asian Cup XI
The wing-back situation and the striker question
The Olyroos’ 2-1 defeat to Korea Republic
The Joeys winning the U16 CFA Invitational in China
Australian players making an impact across Europe, Asia and the USA
Martin Boyle receiving a Hibernian testimonial year
Reports surrounding Graham Arnold’s future with Iraq
Our Team of the Week

Reminder to share your thought on your A-League Men's club for our season preview:

Your team
Best player
Top goal scorer
Breakout star
Bold prediction

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