Box2Box Football Network

Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen & Will Hastie… The PFA have launched legal action against Football Australia on behalf of the Socceroos & Matildas, in a week that also saw the Socceroos’ battle for their World Cup match payments and safety concerns in Jordan in the headlines. PFA chief executive Beau Busch returns with plenty on the agenda. Then to Asia, where Australian Men...

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert & Will Hastie… Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast Mariners have emerged as surprise leaders of the A-League Men’s & Women’s competitions respectively, reminders of the game’s capacity to surprise in contrast to the leagues’ struggles elsewhere. Joey Lynch (ESPN/The Guardian) returns for an assessment of the early rounds of the dome...

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert & Willem van Denderen!  Brisbane Roar are again off to a strong start under Michael Valkanis, defeating Perth Glory 2-1 in their opening match of the campaign. Joining the show for the first time, Valkanis speaks to the lessons learned during last season’s collapse, his recruitment of Nam Tae-hee and Tyrese Francois, and his ambition to engender Queensland...

The Australian Championship returned for season two over the weekend and while existential questions remain over the competition’s place and future, the football on the pitch largely delivered. SBS caller Lachie Flannigan reviews Sutherland’s strong support, South Hobart’s first win and plethora on unwarranted (?) shootout action.  Then to Italy, where the Serie A returned a...

Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen & Will Hastie! South Melbourne Hellas are Australia Cup champions, downing Melbourne Victory in epic fashion on a night their latent supporter base truly re-emerged. Club co-President Bill Papastergiadis returns to celebrate their moment of triumph - and look to what’s next. Robbie Thomson then reflects on the occasion from the commentary box, where he c...

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert & Will Hastie! The Socceroos impressed in last week's second friendly against Brazil, although ultimately fell away in what proved a 4-2 loss. The Sydney Morning Herald's Vince Rugari takes the temperature on the group's promise ahead of the Asian Cup - and also speaks to the Australian implications of the Manchester City scandal. Furthermore on City, ITV's Mark Pouga...

Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen & Derek Dyson! The Socceroos went within moments of a first win over Brazil in 25 years in last Friday's meeting in Townsville, and have another chance in Brisbane on Tuesday. Craig Moore returns to assess the performance, including the continued development of centre-backs Circati and Herrington.  Then to the UK, where the biggest news in some time lande...

Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen & Derek Dyson! The Socceroos are set to play Brazil in their first outings post-World Cup, starting with Friday’s hit-out in Townsville. Meanwhile, South Melbourne Hellas and Melbourne Victory will meet for the Australia Cup in next month’s decider, already one of the more anticipated fixtures in Australian football’s modern history. Robbie T...

Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen & Derek Dyson! Socceroo James Holland achieved plenty in his playing career, and the best could still be yet to come as he builds into management. An assistant to Oliver Glasner at first Crystal Palace and now Nottingham Forest, he joins us to discuss the fruitful working relationship between the pair, his own coaching journey, and influences from his playing...

Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen & Derek Dyson! Central Coast Mariners women’s side have found new ownership in Holman Barnes Group, and are now preparing for the upcoming A-League season. New manager Dean Heffernan returns to the club which he played a key role in establishing on the pitch from 2005-10 as a stalwart of the men's outfit, and is now looking to make an impact on the touch...

Lions FC are Australia’s most in-form side, already lifting three trophies in 2026 and with a Queensland NPL Grand Final and Australia Cup semi-final to come in a fortnight’s time. Manchester-born manager Dan Barber has excelled in his first season in the role, and joins us for the first time. Then to Scotland, where a foreign manager will lead the national team for just the second tim...

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Willem van Denderen.  Lucas Herrington, Nestory Irankunda and Alessandro Circati headline the numerous Socceroos to have moved post-World Cup, with the former two making their club debuts over the weekend. Daniel Garb (10/Paramount+) returns to assess their moves; there has also been a quick managerial switch at Macarthur, and the Australia Cup is working towards...

Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen & Will Hastie.  In the week of Western United’s winding up in the Federal Court, South Melbourne Hellas indicated their desire to open formal talks with the APL over A-Leagues licences - and on Monday took a step forward as co-President Bill Papastergiadis held a discussion with Steve Rosich. Papastergiadis discusses why they club feel this time sho...

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Willem van Denderen. Melbourne Victory have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Australia Cup with a win over Western Sydney, and now look a real chance to again challenge for their first men’s silverware since 2022. Director of Football John Didulica discusses the board’s decision to change managers, the appointment of Giovanni Savarese, and plenty more...

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Willem van Denderen... Gianni Infantino’s position as FIFA President looks increasingly untenable following a week where his floated plan to sell a portion of the World Cup to private investment was denounced emphatically by some confederations and many individual member nations. Simon Hill returns to pick through what’s been yet another seismic week, that...

Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen & Will Hastie! The A-Leagues seasons look set for commencement without a playing labour agreement in place, a fortnight on from the PFA announcing CBA discussions with the APL had reached exhaustion. PFA chief-executive Beau Busch returns. Beau also discusses the week’s saddening news, with much-loved Captain Socceroo Paul Wade going public with his prob...

Spain are FIFA Men’s World Cup champions for the second time, defeating Argentina 1-0 in a fragmented and frustrated final frequently interspersed with the pomp and glamour expected of an American World Cup final. ESPN’s Joey Lynch spent the bulk of the tourmanent on the ground in North America; he joins us to reflect, and cast an eye towards the next Socceroos mission. We then look fo...

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Willem van Denderen The Australia Cup returns this week, with nine debutants among the 32 sides set to contest the national stage. Lachie Flannigan (10/Paramount+) will be behind the mic as Rochdale Rovers meet Southern Districts Raiders on Tuesday evening, and throughout the competition; he joins Box2Box for the first time to preview its commencement. Then to the nev...

Box2Box with Rob Gilbert, Derek Dyson and Willem van Denderen. The Socceroos and Japan this week fell at the Round of 32, which was disappointingly as far as any of the AFC’s nine representatives made it at the World Cup. The Asian Game’s Paul Williams returns to diagnose just why the ambitions of those in the confederation collectively fell so flat. The BBC’s Simon Stone then re...

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Derek Dyson… The Socceroos realigned their World Cup campaign with a 0-0 draw over Paraguay, sealing passage to the knockout stages for the third time. Tony Popovic’s side now face Egypt; Network 10’s Teo Pellizzeri returns to assess the state of play as both nations look to make history with a first win beyond the group stages. Meanwhile, Thomas Tu...

Daniel Garb joins Willem van Denderen from Anaheim, Los Angeles to review the Socceroos 0-0 draw with Paraguay in San Francisco, which saw them through to the knockout stages of a World Cup for the third time. Jordy Bos, Tony Popovic and next-up opponent Egypt are all on the discussion table.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The great Lawrie McKinna joins Willem van Denderen from Anaheim, Los Angeles at the conclusion of his third Green & Gold Army World Cup tour. Lawrie speaks to the Socceroos & World Cup thus far, the fluctuating fortunes of his former cubs Newcastle & Central Coast, and the growing export market of Australian managers, among plenty more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Daniel Garb joins Willem van Denderen from Los Angeles to review the Socceroos' 2-0 loss to the USA in Seattle. Selection, preparation, performance; there's always much to discuss when our national team is in the thick of World Cup action.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Will Hastie… The USA were much too strong for the Socceroos in Seattle, the 2-0 result putting them on track to win the group and give themselves the best chance of a gentle passage into the knockout stages. Jeremiah Oshan ( Sounder At Heart ) watched the World Cup come to his home and stage an almighty showpiece event, and he now joins us to reflect. Then to A...

Daniel Garb joins Willem van Denderen from Vancouver following the Socceroos' hugely impressive 2-0 win over Türkiye in their World Cup opener. Tony Popovic's reputation, boldness at selection, and the storylines right throughout the side are on the agenda, before an eye to the US in Seattle.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.