Podcast by The Aussie Game Podcast
02 August 2026
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 Herrington's rise has been nothing short of remarkable.
In this episode
Transfers
Lucas Herrington closes in on a reported $35M move to Hull City
Mat Ryan re-signs with Levante
Joe Gauci joins Lincoln City on loan
Daniel Bennie signs for Dundee United
Sam Silvera joins MK Dons
Paul Izzo's uncertain future at Randers
Aussies Abroad
We wrap up another busy week for Australians overseas, including:
Dundee United's Aussie contingent shines against Rangers
Jaylan Pearman scores for QPR
Daniela Galic nets another winner in Sweden
Yaya Dukuly helps NK Celje progress in Europe
Garang Kuol, Marcus Younis and Marcus Tilio in action
Martin Boyle inspires Hibernian's European comeback
Lucas Herrington impresses in the MLS All-Star Game and league action
Archie Goodwin, Kye Rowles, Sam Kerr, Tori Timeth and more
Around the World
Nick Montgomery defeats Ross Aloisi in the Chinese Super League
John Aloisi's Chengdu remain clear at the top
Kevin Muscat's Shanghai Port continue to struggle
Matildas
The Matildas lock in an October international friendly against Germany.
Australia Cup
We break down the Australia Cup Round of 16 draw and the most intriguing match-ups as the competition heats up.
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26 July 2026
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 developments, and all the biggest results from Australians playing abroad.
In This Episode
Premier League arrives in Australia: Chelsea and Tottenham's pre-season tour.
Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli: Why Chelsea's 16-year-old Australian-born academy star is generating so much buzz.
Can Football Australia convince dual-national Nicoll-Jazuli to choose the Socceroos?
Transfer Watch
Ajdin Hrustic joins Al Nasr SC (UAE).
Holly McNamara signs with Everton.
Leah Davidson joins Charlton Athletic.
Nicholas Milanovic returns to Western Sydney Wanderers.
Marcus Neill signs his first professional contract with Sunderland.
Max Court signs his first professional deal with Brisbane Roar.
Luka Smyth linked with Notts County.
David Carney appointed first-team coach at Swindon Town under Ian Holloway.
Aussies Abroad
Marcus Younis starts for Brøndby in the Danish Superliga opener.
Viking remain top of Norway with Joe Stensness playing the full match.
Garang Kuol makes his Sparta Prague league debut from the bench.
Lucas Herrington, Archie Goodwin and Kye Rowles feature in MLS.
Sam Kerr scores her first goal for Gotham FC in a 2-2 draw with Portland.
Socceroos World Cup Debate
Who stays and who goes?
A-League & Australian Football
Latest on the ongoing APL and PFA negotiations ahead of the new A-League season.
Squad building continues across the competition.
Australia Cup giant-killings and the biggest talking points from the latest round.
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19 July 2026
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 Cup Round 32, and the latest developments in the ongoing collective bargaining dispute.
This week's topics
Sydney Derby opens the season on Friday night.
F3 Derby also headlines Round 1.
Melbourne Derby in Round 2.
New Zealand Derby and the Original Rivalry feature in Round 4.
A packed festive schedule sees matches played every day from Boxing Day through to 3 January.
Patrick Beach → Troyes
Charli Grant → Malmö FF
Tete Yengi → Machida Zelvia (permanent)
Callum Elder → Lincoln City
Mark Natta → Cesena
Jacob Chapman → St Mirren
Dan Hall → JEF United Chiba
Ella Tonkin → Torreense
Max Anastasio → AC Milan
Jake Girdwood-Reich → Motherwell
Luka Jovanović → San Jose Earthquakes
Younis Ibrahim signs his first professional contract with Brighton & Hove Albion
Ryan Strain → Falkirk
Grace Johnston → Charlton
Scotland
Zac Sapsford scores and assists in a Player of the Match display for Dundee United.
Lachie Rose scores for his new club.
Josh Rawlins also gets valuable pre-season minutes.
Norway
Gianni Stensness plays consecutive full matches for Viking, who remain firmly in the title race.
England
Hayden Matthews plays 45 minutes in Portsmouth's pre-season friendly against Aldershot Town.
Austria
Marco Tilio opens the scoring as Rapid Vienna defeat Panathinaikos 4-1.
Croatia
Noa Skoko helps Hajduk Split progress in Europa League qualifying.
United States
Sam Kerr makes her Gotham FC debut, playing 26 minutes in front of a crowd of more than 42,000.
Mackenzie Arnold records four saves despite Portland's defeat.
China
Ross Aloisi's Zhejiang Professional claim a dramatic late 3-2 victory.
Plus
Australia Cup Round 32 wrap-up.
The biggest talking points from another busy week in Australian football.
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13 July 2026
To celebrate 100 episodes of the Aussie Game podcast, we tackle the biggest questions in Australian football as asked by you, covering:
Plus we discuss the latest transfers including Paul Okon to FC Koln and Cam Devlin to Rangers.
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05 July 2026
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 what needs to change before the next World Cup.
We also break down the key moments from the match, assess the impact of the substitutions, discuss Football Australia's long-term vision, and round up the biggest Australian football transfer news.
Was this simply Australia's current level, or did conservative tactics prevent the Socceroos from progressing further? We discuss the balance between pragmatism and ambition, Australia's technical ceiling, squad selection, player development, and what success should look like heading into the next World Cup cycle.
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28 June 2026
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, and look at the latest A-League ownership news.
In This Episode
Paraguay 0-0 Australia Review
The Socceroos secure qualification from a difficult group.
Why the result was enough—but did the performance answer the big questions?
Tactical analysis and key takeaways from the draw.
Match Highlights
Irvine's early chance created by Volpato.
Bos and Volpato threaten before halftime.
Irankunda's best opportunity after the break.
Beach makes a crucial late save.
Why Australia's attacking opportunities consistently came down the right-hand side.
Player Talking Points
Standout performers.
The impact of the substitutes.
Beach, Bos, Circati, Souttar and O'Neill: automatic starters?
The striker dilemma.
Concerns over Australia's set-piece delivery.
Injury updates on Leckie and Italiano.
Group Stage Verdict
How Australia performed across the three matches.
What has impressed.
What still needs improvement before the knockout rounds.
Egypt Preview
How Egypt qualified.
Their defensive strength and possession-based style.
Key players including Omar Marmoush, Mohamed Salah (fitness permitting), Zico and Trezeguet.
Tactical match-ups and Australia's best approach.
Who should start in the Round of 32?
World Cup Facts & Storylines
A record 4.84 million Australians tuned in as the nation stopped to watch qualification.
Australia again fielded the youngest starting XI of the tournament (25.7 years average).
Previous World Cup meetings between Australia and Egypt.
The dramatic final day that saw Australia's Round of 32 opponent change nine different times.
Travel, weather and scheduling challenges ahead of Dallas.
Could an Argentina rematch await if Australia advances?
Around the A-League
Central Coast Mariners have new owners, but the women's team has controversially been excluded from the ownership deal.
Player re-signings including Diesel Herrington, Storm Roux and Haine Eames.
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