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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14 June 2026

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 Matildas series with Mexico and what we learned one year from the Women's World Cup.

Our U19's have also won the ASEAN Championship plus we go through some of the recent transfers for Australian players and clubs.

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08 June 2026

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 Matildas suffered a late 1-0 defeat to an in-form Mexico side in Newcastle on a milestone night for Ellie Carpenter, who celebrated her 100th international appearance as captain. We assess where the team stands one year out from the Women's World Cup.

Socceroos 1-1 Switzerland: Final World Cup Tune-Up

Key Takeaways

Australia made seven changes to the starting XI, including debuts for Nicolas Milanovic Volpato and Teti Yengi.
Switzerland dominated early, exposing Australia's right side and taking a deserved first-half lead.
Paul Izzo Beach impressed in goal with several important saves.
Nestory Irankunda was Australia's most dangerous attacking threat, creating problems with his pace and direct running.
Volpato showed glimpses of creativity and linked well with Irankunda.
Australia improved significantly after halftime.
Teti Yengi scored on debut after excellent build-up play involving Connor Metcalfe and Cameron Burgess.

Discussion Points

Has Irankunda done enough to start against Türkiye?
What did Volpato add to the attack?
Is Beach now the clear backup goalkeeper?
Who should start in Australia's World Cup opener?

Matildas 0-1 Mexico: Promise Without Reward

Key Takeaways

Ellie Carpenter celebrated her 100th cap and captained the Matildas at just 26 years old.
Australia started brightly, dominating possession and creating early chances through Mary Fowler, Caitlin Foord and Amy Sayer.
The Matildas enjoyed 75% possession and 13 touches inside Mexico's box during the opening stages.
Sam Kerr and Foord combined well throughout the match, while Fowler continued to impress creatively.
Mexico remained dangerous on the counter and found success exploiting space behind Australia's defence.
The visitors scored a late winner after a composed attacking move.

Discussion Points

Are the Matildas creating enough clear-cut chances?
What is the team's best midfield structure moving forward?
How concerning are the defensive vulnerabilities against quality opposition?
Where does the squad stand with 12 months until the Women's World Cup?

Player & Transfer News

Kasey Bos

Set to join Sparta Rotterdam on loan after the Dutch club finished 10th in the Eredivisie last season.

Sydney FC Departures

The Sky Blues have confirmed the departures of:

Joe Lolley
Joel King
Patrick Wood
Ahmet Arslan
Corey Hollman

Additionally:

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos returns to his parent club following his loan spell.
Piero Quispe also returns to his parent club after his loan concludes.

Final Word

Mixed results for Australia's national teams. The Socceroos showed resilience and depth ahead of the World Cup, while the Matildas produced encouraging signs but were ultimately punished by a clinical Mexico side. With major tournaments on the horizon, selection debates and tactical questions remain front and centre.

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31 May 2026

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 Florida. Another sluggish first half raised concerns, but a much-improved second-half display showed signs of promise ahead of the World Cup squad announcement. Is the slow-starting approach part of the game plan, or should fans be worried?

In this episode:

Cristian Volpato chooses Australia over Italy
Socceroos 0-1 Mexico: key talking points
Why Australia continues to struggle in first halves
Improved second-half performance: tactical adjustment or coincidence?
Mo Toure's isolated role and attacking concerns
Which players could miss out on the World Cup squad?
Football Australia AGM: financial losses, governance battles and the future of the game
Updates on the Australian Championship second division
Aussies Abroad: silverware, league titles and European qualification success
Newcastle Jets confirm nine departures and sign Nikos Vergos
Aidan Simmons leaves Western Sydney Wanderers for Japan

Aussies Abroad

Crystal Palace claim UEFA Europa Conference League glory
Roma lift the Coppa Italia
Teagan Micah wins the French league title
Marco Tilio helps Rapid Vienna qualify for Europe
Noah Botic's Austria Vienna secure Europa Conference League qualification

Plus all the latest transfer news, overseas performances and listener discussion.

What did you make of Australia's performance against Mexico? Did it improve or hurt your confidence ahead of the World Cup?

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24 May 2026

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.
Steve Corica’s redemption story as Auckland defeat his former club Sydney FC in the Grand Final.
Tactical breakdown: Auckland’s high press vs Sydney FC’s possession game.
Cameron Howieson scores the winner and claims the Joe Marston Medal.
What Auckland’s success means for the future of the A-League.
Patrick Kisnorbo signs a three-year deal with Sydney FC.
APL extends the Paramount+ and Network 10 broadcast deal for another three years.
Arthur Diles departs Melbourne Victory as the club qualifies for ACL2.
Football Australia questions Western United’s licence status amid Canberra expansion talks.
Harrison Devenish-Meares wins Goalkeeper of the Year and Save of the Year.
Football Australia announces a $15.3 million loss and major staff cuts.
Matildas squad news: Steph Catley returns, Izzy Gomez recalled, maiden call-up for Ilona Melegh.
Mat Ryan’s Levante survive relegation in dramatic fashion on the final day in Spain.
Emily van Egmond’s Leicester relegated after WSL qualification final defeat.
Annalise Rasmussen scores on Juventus debut ahead of the Coppa Italia Final.
Aussies abroad updates from Sweden, MLS, China and the US Open Cup.
Melbourne City Women knocked out of the Asian Champions League semi-finals.
Joeys and Young Matildas learn their FIFA World Cup opponents.

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17 May 2026

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 qualification.

In This Episode:

Cam Devlin’s Hearts fall short in dramatic Scottish title race
Martin Boyle scores again as Hibs finish fifth
Riley McGree scores in Middlesbrough’s playoff heartbreak
Jackson Irvine & Connor Metcalfe relegated with St Pauli
Mat Ryan’s stunning double save keeps Levante alive
Jordy Bos secures UEFA Champions League football with Feyenoord
Holly McNamara stars as Melbourne City win A-League Women Grand Final
Auckland FC set up historic home A-League Men Grand Final
Joeys and Young Matildas qualify for World Cups
Team of the Week featuring Sam Kerr, Cam Devlin & Holly McNamara

Aussies Abroad Highlights

Cam Devlin scores for Hearts before final-day Scottish Premiership heartbreak
Martin Boyle nets his ninth goal of the season for Hibernian
Riley McGree scores despite Middlesbrough’s late defeat to Southampton
Jackson Irvine confirms he’ll stay with St Pauli after relegation
Mat Ryan shines with four saves in Levante’s crucial win
Winona Heatley helps Roma secure the Serie A title
Garang Kuol impresses as Sparta Prague qualify for Europe
Jordy Bos heading to the Champions League with Feyenoord

A-League Men

Auckland FC dominate Adelaide United 3-0
Sydney FC defeat Newcastle Jets on penalties in thriller
First-ever New Zealand hosted A-League Grand Final confirmed

A-League Women

Melbourne City defeat Wellington Phoenix 3-1 in Grand Final
Holly McNamara scores twice in breakout performance
City now chasing historic Asian Champions League treble

National Teams

Joeys qualify for FIFA U17 World Cup after beating Vietnam
Young Matildas secure U20 Women’s World Cup qualification

Team of the Week

Harrison Devenish-Meares, Jordy Bos, Jake Girdwood-Reich, Winona Heatley, Rhyan Grant, Cam Devlin, Eli Adams, Akeem Gerald, Leticia McKenna, Holly McNamara & Sam Kerr.

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10 May 2026

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 all-time leading scorer
Mary Fowler and Manchester City lifting the WSL title
Dario Vidosic guiding Brighton to Europe
Crystal Palace reaching a European final
Aussies abroad across Scotland, Germany, Spain, Austria, MLS and China
Full A-League Men and Ninja A-League finals analysis
Joeys and Young Matildas updates from Asia
Team of the Week selections

Key Topics

Socceroos World Cup camp & injuries

Federation Square World Cup screening reversal

Sam Kerr record breaker at Chelsea

Mary Fowler wins WSL title

Riley McGree stars for Middlesbrough

A-League finals recap

Young Aussie stars shining overseas

Team of the Week

Mat Ryan

Ellie Carpenter

Charlie Rule

Jordan Courtney-Perkins

Kye Rowles

Wataru Kamijo

Max Burgess

Lachlan Brook

Harry Crawford

Sam Kerr

Mary Fowler

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