socceroos

'I bring something different': Yengi's plan to be Socceroos' attacking weapon

'I bring something different': Yengi's plan to be Socceroos' attacking weapon

As Socceroos coach Graham Arnold searches for an heir apparent to longtime frontline focal point Mitch Duke, Kusini Yengi believes he can be that man. 20 Feb 2024
The Socceroos are falling out of the top 8 teams in Asia

The Socceroos are falling out of the top 8 teams in Asia

There may be eight spots for the Asian Confederation at the next World Cup, but the Socceroos are very far from being shoe-ins. 9 Feb 2024
'He can go a long way': Bayern rookie's verdict on Irankunda

'He can go a long way': Bayern rookie's verdict on Irankunda

Nestory Irankunda can "go a long way" at Bayern Munich, according his former Joeys teammate and German giants’ resident Aussie Anthony Pavlesic. 8 Feb 2024
We're going to see a very different Socceroos team by the end of this year

We're going to see a very different Socceroos team by the end of this year

The Socceroos saved their best performance for the game that saw them beaten. We may be out of the tournament but there’s hope for the future. 3 Feb 2024
Villa go for Gauci, Lino lands Euro move

Villa go for Gauci, Lino lands Euro move

Socceroos keeper Joe Gauci is on the brink of a dream move to Aston Villa, whilst budding Melbourne Victory left back Franco Lino is set to join the Adelaide United ace in Europe as the curtain closes on the January transfer window. 31 Jan 2024
An open letter to the Socceroos (and Robbie Slater)

An open letter to the Socceroos (and Robbie Slater)

Despite the fact that we’ve made the Asian Cup quarter finals, there is quite a lot of dissatisfaction about the performances so far. The Socceroos (and those close to them) are fighting back against the benighted hordes, but are we all talking about the same thing? 30 Jan 2024
Socceroos DNA? Hard working, dangerous, poor touches and errant passing

Socceroos DNA? Hard working, dangerous, poor touches and errant passing

Why would you criticise a team that won four nil? Because they looked disjointed, unconvincing, had a fair bit of luck and give me no confidence for the next match. 29 Jan 2024
Socceroos to meet Indonesia for first time in 14 years

Socceroos to meet Indonesia for first time in 14 years

The Socceroos will play Indonesia for the first time since March 2010 when they meet in the Asian Cup round of 16 in Qatar. 27 Jan 2024
Socceroo Jeggo heading home to join Melbourne City

Socceroo Jeggo heading home to join Melbourne City

Fringe Socceroo James Jeggo has emerged as a likely replacement for Melbourne City’s departed Moroccan star Hamza Sakhi, with Hibernian understood to be willing to release the gritty midfielder with six months left on his contract. 25 Jan 2024
The Socceroos need to change their formation

The Socceroos need to change their formation

The Socceroos may have topped the group but we’re still very frustrating to watch. 24 Jan 2024
Why the Stutteroos are still misfiring at the Asian Cup

Why the Stutteroos are still misfiring at the Asian Cup

What happened to the well-oiled machine we saw in recent friendlies? The Socceroos’ Asian Cup campaign so far has been more like my father’s old Valiant – firing on all three. Three if we’re lucky! 19 Jan 2024
The Socceroos were hard to watch against India...but there's one obvious solution

The Socceroos were hard to watch against India...but there's one obvious solution

We’ve all seen footage of those subcontinental trains and buses with people piled in (and on top) in any old fashion – clutching luggage, children and animals. The Socceroos got to see it first hand last night as India parked a fleet of buses, teeming with desperate defenders – and nearly got something from the game. 14 Jan 2024
Penpix of the Socceroos' Asian Cup squad

Penpix of the Socceroos' Asian Cup squad

The Socceroos will kick off their Asian Cup campaign in Qatar on Saturday, with coach Graham Arnold selecting a 26-player squad for the tournament. 12 Jan 2024
Why the Australian media totally ignores the Asian Cup

Why the Australian media totally ignores the Asian Cup

I feel like there’s been very little in the way of fanfare for the Asian Cup starting this week. Could that be because we don’t have a lot of confidence in our chances? Or do we simply not care very much? Or is it something more sinister? 10 Jan 2024
Macca motza: Multiple clubs chasing Melbourne City goal king

Macca motza: Multiple clubs chasing Melbourne City goal king

The future of A-League goal great Jamie Maclaren hangs in the balance beyond this season, with interest in the Melbourne City marksman from Japan, China, the Middle East and MLS. 9 Jan 2024
In from the cold: Norway-based Yazbek ready to shine for Socceroos

In from the cold: Norway-based Yazbek ready to shine for Socceroos

When you’re picked ahead of a shimmering talent like Alex Robertson - you know you must be doing something right. 6 Jan 2024