The Aussie Game Podcast

The Matildas Asian Cup squad, we share our thoughts on the squad and who should start. We also run through some other football news including drama at Leichhardt Oval with a post match spray from Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay, plus there are Asian club competition updates and a wrap of Aussies abroad. The Aussie Game Podcast covers Australian football, the Socceroos, Matildas, A-League and Aussies pl...

On this episode: Ange Postecoglou questions Tottenham Hotspur ’s ambition Mohamed Toure continues scoring for Norwich City Melbourne City FC qualify for the ACL Elite Round of 16 Newcastle Jets make it seven straight wins Youngest ever A-League Women goal scorer Team of the Week Ange on Spurs Speaking on the Stick to Football , Postecoglou said Spurs are “not a big club” based on spending and wage...

On this episode of the Aussie Game Podcast , we preview the 2026 Women's Asian Cup and tell you why the Matildas will win. From the importance of the tournament and being a legacy to Joe Montemurro's philosophy right through to the key players in Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler, Ellie Carpenter and Kyra Cooney-Cross this comprehensive preview will get you up to speed with the tournament just weeks from star...

On this episode of the Aussie Game Podcast , we break down a massive week for Australian football with some Championship stars. Mohamed Toure scores a hattrick on starting debut for Norwich as they beat Oxford 3-0. Toure already has 4 goals in less than 100 mins for Norwich. This is his first hattrick as a professional footballer. A goal and an assist from Riley McGree have sent Middlesbrough to t...

On this episode of the Aussie Game Podcast , we break down a massive week for Australian football at home and abroad. Mohamed Toure makes the perfect start at Norwich City , scoring on debut to seal a 2–0 win over Blackburn Rovers , while fellow Aussie Lewis Miller remains locked in a Championship relegation battle. Across Europe , Aussies are everywhere — from Ante Suto’s stoppage-time winner for...

This episode is all about the fans who asked us some tricky questions on expansion of the A-League, the Socceroos challenges with dual nationals, the best Socceroos keeper between Mat Ryan and Mark Schwarzer, A-League foreign strikers, the potential of Tiago Quintal, Jesse Randall's move and more. We also run through some big transfer news with some up and coming Matildas, another Aussie at Hibs a...

A huge week in Australian football. A Socceroo transfer bombshell looms, one Aussie sees red overseas and another bags a brace. The Newcastle Jets hit the top of the A-League Men , Sydney FC dominate the derby , and Jaiden Kucharski stuns Auckland with a super-sub double. Overseas, Callum Elder, Riley McGree, Josh Nisbet and Alex Robertson all impress, while Mohamed Toure is linked with a big-mone...

A huge week in Australian football with Socceroos March fixtures confirmed , injuries opening selection doors, Aussies starring overseas, goal-filled A-League Men’s , and a wide-open A-League Women’s title race . Socceroos – March fixtures Australia vs Cameroon Accor Stadium | Fri 27 March • FIFA rank 45 | AFCON QF exit • Baleba, Mbeumo headline Australia vs Curaçao AAMI Park | Tue 31 March • FIFA...

In this special midweek episode we discuss: The appointment of new Football Australia CEO Martin Kugeler , why he was selected, how his role might be different and the importance of the conversations he needs to have with the A-Leagues, the PFA, the state federations and government. The PFA's report, READY FOR TAKE OFF , The Players' vision for the A-League Women, the four strategic pillars and th...

Australian football delivers again with standout performances abroad, late A-League drama and national team heartbreak. Headlines Sammy Silvera & Adrian Segecic star in England Olyroos knocked out of U23 Asian Cup Mat Ryan heroic vs Real Madrid Hearts stay top despite Cam Devlin injury Big Matildas transfer news Late drama at Coopers Stadium Team of the Week revealed Aussies Overseas (Quick Hi...

We break down the A-League Men halfway point , analysing every club’s season so far, standout performers, fan sentiment, and where each side is heading in the run to finals. Plus, Golden Boot picks, premiership favourites, wooden spoon calls and a bold prediction. Adelaide United (8th | 5-1-6) A familiar story for Adelaide: plenty of attacking threat but defensive issues remain. Luka Jovanovic has...

The Newcastle Jets have flown into the top 4 of the A-League Men's, Mat Ryan steals the headlines in Spain with a penalty save and clean sheet in La Liga as Aussies shine across Europe and the A-League Men & Women deliver chaos at the halfway mark. Aussies Overseas Mat Ryan (Levante) – 7 saves incl. a penalty in a 3-0 win Sammy Silvera – goal, assist & huge praise including being compared...

BONUS EPISODE! We're playing lock shot or not with the 62 players called up by Tony Popovic and giving our assessment on whether they're locked in, still a shot to make the World Cup or not going to be there. Here are the players that we'll go through, what do you think? Let us know in the comments. Goalkeepers Mat Ryan Paul Izzo Patrick Beach Joe Gauci Tom Glover Right back Lewis Miller Jacob Ita...

A huge week across Australian football as we break down the latest from the A-League Men, A-League Women , and Aussies playing overseas . Overseas: Nestory Irankunda racks up assists as Watford surge up the table, Zac Sapsford stays red-hot in Scotland, and strong performances roll in from Cameron Burgess, Callum Elder, Adrian Segecic and more across England and Europe. Under 23 Asian Cup squad: W...

Here is our team of the year in Australian football in 2025! Team of the year Patrick Beach A-League champion, Socceroos debut, outstanding form for City. Ellie Carpenter French league champion, hit the ground running at Chelsea, Matildas rock Alessandro Circati Consistent performer in Serie A, very good for Socceroos and captains armband Steph Catley Champions League winner, nominated for Ballon...

Here are our top 5 moments in Australian football in 2025! Ange Postecoglou becomes the first Australian manager to win in Europe as Spurs win the Europa League. Young Socceroos win the U20 Asian Cup and qualify for the World Cup. Matilda trio Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross win UEFA Women’s Champions League. Australian Championship commences with South Melbourne ultimately being...

In our last episode of 2025 we celebrate an amazing year in Australian football. Alessandro Circati makes history as the first Australian to captain Parma since Vince Grella , a huge moment for the 22-year-old Socceroo We wrap up all the latest Australian football news , including a wild nine-goal A-League thriller , late drama in Adelaide, and big performances across the A-League Men and Women ....

The Aussie Game Podcast breaks down a huge week in Australian football , headlined by a dramatic Melbourne Derby , full A-League Men and Women round-up , and standout performances from Aussies overseas . Melbourne Derby: Victory 1–0 City Matt Grimaldi scores a stoppage-time winner against his boyhood club Juan Mata instrumental in the winning move Jack Duncan shines with four saves Victory climb o...

Riley McGree is back to his best as we break down his huge return for Middlesbrough, why he’s central to Boro’s promotion push , and what his form means for the Socceroos heading toward a World Cup year. Moppa’s Midweek Wrap covers a massive week for Australians abroad , with goals, assists, clean sheets and late drama across Europe and Asia, plus a look at Australia’s position in the AFC coeffici...

This week on the Aussie Game Podcast we break down a massive stretch in Australian football: Socceroos news, Australian Championship glory, Aussies Abroad, and a hectic A-League weekend. Socceroos & World Cup Talk Group D update: Turkey, Romania, Slovakia or Kosovo to join Australia, USA & Paraguay . What the North America games mean for World Cup prep. Mike Grella calls USA v Socceroos a...

We break down the Matildas’ 2–0 win over New Zealand , unpack the PFA’s major findings in the 2024/25 A-League Men’s Report , and run through a massive set of updates for Aussies abroad. Matildas 2–0 New Zealand – Key Moments A less fluid performance than the first match, but still a professional win. 19’ – Alanna Kennedy opens the scoring after Kerr, Raso and a fortunate deflection combine. Stron...

The Matildas deliver a dominant  5–0 win  with goals from Sayer, Raso, Carpenter, Cooney-Cross and Gorry, and we break down what it means ahead of their next international fixture. The  Sydney Derby  headlines Round 6 of the  A-League Men  as Western Sydney Wanderers beat Sydney FC 1–0 in a fiery clash. We cover every match across the round, plus a full  Aussies Abroad  wrap from England, Scotland...

This week on  The Aussie Game  podcast, we break down a massive round of Australian and international football. We cover the latest  A-League Men Round 5 results , standout performances, big talking points, and all the drama from a huge weekend of action. We also recap the  Asian football trophies and continental finals , look at  which Australian players and teams are dominating in Europe , and a...

Sneaking in a bonus episode to cover off some Australian football news from the past few days including: Socceroos vs Colombia PFA's A-League women's report Matildas squad vs New Zealand Aussies abroad A-League tips 🎧 Tune in now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your football fix! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the pod with your fellow football fans. 👟⚽ Follo...

Another busy week in Australian football and we've got it all covered. Socceroos vs Venezuela November 16 reflections Kerr at the double Australian Championship quarterfinalists decided All of our Aussies abroad 🎧 Tune in now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your football fix! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the pod with your fellow football fans. 👟⚽ Follow ou...