Box2Box Football Network

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.

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Will Hastie… The Socceroos have shocked Türkiye with a consummate performance in their World Cup opener but while the nation rejoices, in-house the squad will have quickly shifted their focus to the USA. Jonathan Tannenwald (The Philadelphia Inquirer) is travelling with Team USA, and there is no better time to catch up once more. We then welcome back anoth...

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Will Hastie… The Socceroos are just days away from their World Cup opener against Türkiye in Vancouver! Melbourne-born Ersan Gülüm played for Australia’s U23s and seven times for Turkiye’s senior side; also formerly of Beshiktas and the current Hume City president, Ersan faces the classic Aussie conundrum of split allegiance this Worl...

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen. Tony Popovic has locked in his World Cup 26, with Lucas Herrington and Cristian Volpato among the seventeen first-time names that make up a largely young Socceroos squad. Daniel Garb ( 10/Paramount+ ) returns with Volpato’s availability and Martin Boyle’s exclusion among the key headlines. Attention then turns to Argent...

Box2Box, with Michael Edgley, Derek Dyson and Willem van Denderen. Auckland FC have won their maiden A-League Championship, the first time a New Zealand side has won an Australian national league title. Sky Sports NZ’s Jason Pine returns to reflect on the success of Steve Corica’s side; simultaneously All Whites’ preparations are underway, with the squad locked in for their World...

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen. Auckland and Sydney will meet in an A-League Men’s Grand Final for the first time on Saturday, in what will also be the first Australian national league grand final to be played in New Zealand. Robbie Thomson will call the action for 10/Paramount+, and returns to mull the state of the play on the pitch, and in the league, bro...

Formed in 2023, Football Supporters Association Australia have sought to provide an independent and unified voice for all fans of the wide church that is Australian football. Here, chair Patrick Clancy discusses their recent securing of MoU's with the APL, PFA & FCA, amid further topical issues such as the state of the A-League, screenings at Federation Square, and ballooning costs associated...

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Willem van Denderen! Sydney FC are potentially just 90 minutes away from another A-League Grand Final, locked at 1-1 as they head to Newcastle for the second leg of their semi-final. Academy product Tiago Quintal has enjoyed a breakout season featuring in all but two matches, and is dreaming of a Championship with his boyhood club. In Germany, Jackson Irvine & Con...

The A-League Men’s hotly-contested regular season came up trumps for Adelaide United, who enter Saturday’s first leg semi-final against Auckland rested and full of optimism. First year manager Airton Andrioli has waited a long time for an opportunity at the level, and has a chance to make it all worth it over the next three weeks. Then to England, where The Athletic’s Gregg Evans...

Box2Box, with Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen Melbourne Victory will host Sydney FC in a Big Blue elimination final at Aami Park on Saturday night, as they look to return to the Grand Final and go one better than last season. Arthur Diles managed the side to underdog wins in Western Sydney and Auckland in last season’s finals; what can they achieve this time around? Then to England&rs...

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Willem van Denderen. The Newcastle Jets are A-League Men’s Premiers for the first time, winning a second trophy of the season and now eying an unprecedented domestic treble. James Gardiner of the Newcastle Herald returns to ponder the future for the club beyond this season, with Mark Milligan and numerous players likely to attract offers. Then to the UK, where M...

Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen & Derek Dyson. Arsenal’s surprise 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth has blown the Premier League title race back open, with Manchester City finding form at the wrong time for those of a Gunners persuasion. The Athletic’s James McNicholas feels Arteta’s side must lift once again if they’re to finally go one better than their recent trio of secon...

Box2Box with Michael Edgley & Willem van Denderen! After months of jostling, Auckland sit three points shy of Newcastle in their pursuit of a second A-League Premiership plate with three to play. English import Sam Cosgrove has played a key hand for the NZ side, his 10 goals leading the Golden Boot to this point - he joins us for the first time. In Scotland, Hearts’ lead in pursuit of th...

Box2Box with Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley & Willem van Denderen Tony Popovic has one further game to assess his squad before selecting his final 26 for the World Cup, with Australia to play Curucao in Melbourne on Tuesday. 53-cap Socceroo Craig Moore casts his eye over those his former teammate has at his disposal, with Lucas Herrington among those making a last-ditch run at the squad. Then to...

The Matildas have fallen to Japan 1-0 in the final of the Women’s Asian Cup, remarkably for a third time. Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster returns to assess the success of the tournament - which broke all manner of records - and reckon with the legacy of a group that have achieved greatly, but still lack a crowning glory. Furthermore, with the Brazil 2027 Women’s World Cup coming...

Box2Box with Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen! The Matildas have qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, but still have work to do if they’re to win the Asian Cup on home soil. Andy Harper will again be in the expert’s chair for 10/Paramount+ for tomorrow’s semi-final against China; he here speaks on public expectations, Joe Montemurro, and Ante Milicic. Then to Asi...

The Matildas will have to go the long way around to win the Women’s Asian Cup after Sunday’s 3-3 draw with South Korea meant they were unable to overhaul their opponent’s goal difference, and must now face the highest-ranked winner of China and North Korea. Joey Lynch (ESPN, The Guardian) returns as crunch time arrives for Joe Montemurro and his team. Then to England, where Arsen...

Box2Box with Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen! The US & Israel’s joint strikes on Iran have dominated global geopolitical headlines this week, and while not of primary concern, the ramifications for football are significant. Iran’s participation at the Men’s World Cup in the US, and the position Iran’s Women’s team find themselves in as they pla...

Box2Box with Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen! The Women’s Asian Cup kicks off this weekend as the Matildas look to reach at least the semi-finals and secure qualification to next year’s World Cup. Taryn Heddo (10/Paramount+) will be calling the tournament and returns for a look at the Matildas, as well as heavy hitters China and North Korea. Alen Stajcic managed bot...