#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.

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