The Aussie Game Podcast

Headlines & Australians AbroadClub 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 MenWellington 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 ChampionshipSouth 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 WomenCan 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 CupAustralia 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 WeekNoah James; Ryan Strain, Willa Pearson, Alessandro Circati, Danika Matos; Rhys Youlley, Dylan Scicluna, Riley McGree, Caitlin Foord; John Iredale, Thomas Waddingham.All this and more on the Aussie Game Podcast — your weekly wrap of Australian football, the A-Leagues, the Matildas and Aussies making waves around the world.#AussieGamePodcast #ALeague #Matildas #Socceroos #AussiesAbroad #AustralianFootball #ACL🎧 Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.Follow us:IG: @theaussiegame | FB: @theaussiegame | X: @the_aussie_game

Football is back in full swing! This week on the Aussie Game Podcast, we cover a huge week of Australian football, from Aussies starring in Europe and Asia to the return of the A-League Men and Women, a dominant Matildas performance and a dramatic opening round of the Australian Championship.Aussies Abroad Younes Ibrahim makes his mark for Brighton with a European assist, Nestory Irankunda continues his impressive form, Gianni Stensness shines against Bayern Munich, and Amy Sayer scores a winner in Sweden. We also cover Eli Adams’ starring performance against Newcastle Jets in the AFC Champions League Elite, plus the latest from Riley McGree, Alex Robertson, Garang Kuol and plenty more Aussies overseas.A-League Men: Derby Drama & Late Comebacks A crowd of 30,103 watches the Sydney Derby finish goalless, while the Bulls snatch a dramatic late win over Perth Glory. Auckland FC get their title defence off to a flying start, the F3 Derby delivers penalties and drama, and Wellington Phoenix stun Melbourne Victory at the Cake Tin.A-League Women: Young Stars Shine The Central Coast Mariners put Brisbane Roar to the sword, Alana Jancevski delivers a stunning free kick for Melbourne Victory, and the opening round brings goals, late drama and plenty of promise from the next generation. Sydney FC and Adelaide United share the points in a 2–2 draw.Matildas Smash Haiti 7–1 The Matildas produce a dominant performance, with Leticia McKenna scoring twice and goals from Hayley Ford-Wheeler, Michelle Heyman’s fellow attacking teammates and promising young talent Daniela Galic adding to the excitement. We discuss what the coaching staff can take from the international window.Asian Football & ACL Action Adelaide United claim a 2–1 AFC Champions League Two win over BG Pathum United, while Australian coaches continue to make headlines across Asia. John Aloisi’s Chengdu Rongcheng close in on the Chinese Super League title, and Kevin Muscat’s Shanghai Port earn a draw in the ACL Elite.Australian Championship Kicks Off Four matches go to penalty shootouts as the new competition delivers drama from the outset. South Melbourne begin their title defence with a win, Bayswater City upset Marconi, and Oakleigh Cannons make a winning debut against Sydney Olympic.Team of the Week Paul Izzo, Daniel Wilmering, Gianni Stensness, Jonathan Aspropotamitis, Ryan Strain, Haine Eames, Noa Skoko, Amy Sayer, Skye Halmarick, Nestory Irankunda and Younes Ibrahim make our standout XI.All this and more on the Aussie Game Podcast — your weekly wrap of Australian football, the A-Leagues, the Matildas and Aussies making waves around the world.#AussieGamePodcast #ALeague #Matildas #Socceroos #AussiesAbroad #AustralianFootball #ACL🎧 Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.Follow us:IG: @theaussiegame | FB: @theaussiegame | X: @the_aussie_game

A-League Men’s 2026/27 Season Preview The new A-League Men’s season is here! We run through all 12 clubs, their off-season changes, biggest questions and chances of success, before revealing our predicted ladder and season awards.Club previewsAdelaide UnitedAfter a strong season and qualification for Asia, Adelaide must replace the goals and creativity of Luka Jovanovic and Yaya Dukuly while balancing domestic and continental football. Can they find enough firepower?Auckland FCThe defending champions have a new manager in Pedro Moreira and significant departures to overcome. Can Sam Cosgrove and Francis De Vries lead another title challenge?Brisbane RoarAfter a promising start turned into a disappointing season, Brisbane face another rebuild. Can they improve their goal output and find consistency?Central Coast MarinersNew owners, a new manager and new players bring plenty of change. Can John Hutchinson guide an inexperienced squad into the top six?Macarthur FCOne of the hardest teams to predict after major squad changes and a new manager. Replacing Luke Brattan and Anthony Caceres will be crucial.Melbourne CityAwer Mabil and Mads Marcondes add quality, but can City integrate their new signings and return to premiership contention?Melbourne VictoryA new manager brings fresh possibilities, but losing Juan Mata and Nikos Vergos leaves questions in attack. Can the younger players step up?Newcastle JetsAfter winning the Premiers Plate and Australia Cup, Newcastle face the challenge of replacing six regular starters while competing in Asia. Can Mark Milligan repeat last season's success?Perth GloryAdam Griffiths begins his first full season in charge after significant player turnover. Will Calem Nieuwenhof and emerging midfielder Will Freney help Perth improve?Sydney FCWith a strong defence and promising additions including Takahiro Sekine, Sydney look capable of challenging again. Can they replace key departures and find enough goals?Wellington PhoenixConceding 48 goals cost Wellington last season, while the departures of Ifeanyi Eze and Carlo Armiento leave a hole in attack. Can they fix their defence and finally beat Auckland?Western Sydney WanderersAfter a disastrous campaign at the bottom of the ladder, the Wanderers have recruited promising new players. Can they turn things around and become one of the season's biggest improvers?Who will rise, who will fall, and which predictions will look ridiculous by season's end? We break it all down in our 2026/27 A-League Men’s preview.🎧 Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.Follow us:IG: @theaussiegame | FB: @theaussiegame | X: @the_aussie_game

South Melbourne have made Australian football history, defeating Melbourne Victory on penalties in a thrilling Australia Cup Final at AAMI Park. In front of a record crowd of 29,911, Sinisa Cohadzic’s side became the first NPL club to win the Australia Cup, capping off a remarkable turnaround for the historic club.On this week’s episode, we break down the historic final, South Melbourne’s incredible journey and what the triumph could mean for the club’s future in Australian football.We also discuss the Matildas’ 4–2 defeat to Germany, with Sam Kerr and Holly McNamara finding the net, while Ellie Carpenter and Kyra Cooney-Cross celebrate individual accolades. Plus, we cover Mary Fowler’s withdrawal from the Matildas squad, the upcoming Colombia friendly and the Junior Matildas’ preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.Elsewhere, we catch up on the latest Australian football news from around the world, including standout performances, goals and injuries across the English leagues, Scotland, Europe, Asia, the MLS and beyond.In this episode:Australia Cup Final: South Melbourne defeat Melbourne Victory on penalties to become the first NPL club to lift the trophy.South Melbourne’s remarkable revival: Sinisa Cohadzic’s journey from relegation troubles to national silverware and Australian football history.Matildas: Australia’s 4–2 loss to Germany, goals from Sam Kerr and Holly McNamara, and the latest squad news.Matildas accolades: Ellie Carpenter wins PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year, while Kyra Cooney-Cross earns Arsenal’s Player of the Month for September.Australian footballers abroad: The latest results, goals, assists and talking points from leagues across the globe.Young guns: A look at emerging Australian talent, including goals from Miguel DiPizio and Akol Akon.Team of the Week: Our standout performers from the latest round of action.From South Melbourne’s historic triumph to the Matildas and Australians making their mark overseas, we cover all the biggest stories in Australian football.Join our fantasy A-League league🎧 Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.Follow us:IG: @theaussiegame | FB: @theaussiegame | X: @the_aussie_game

The Socceroos’ international window ends with a 4-2 defeat to Brazil, but the scoreline only tells part of the story. Australia led 2-1 at half-time through goals from Alessandro Circati and Connor Metcalfe before Brazil fought back in the second half.We look at what the two-game Brazil series revealed about Tony Popovic’s Socceroos, including the decision to stick with an unchanged starting XI, the team’s ability to back up on a short turnaround, and what the results mean with the Asian Cup approaching.We also discuss:Whether Australia should have rotated more against BrazilWhat we learned about Popovic’s approachThe Socceroos’ likely Asian Cup XIThe wing-back situation and the striker questionThe Olyroos’ 2-1 defeat to Korea RepublicThe Joeys winning the U16 CFA Invitational in ChinaAustralian players making an impact across Europe, Asia and the USAMartin Boyle receiving a Hibernian testimonial yearReports surrounding Graham Arnold’s future with IraqOur Team of the WeekReminder to share your thought on your A-League Men's club for our season preview:Your teamBest playerTop goal scorerBreakout starBold prediction🎧 Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.Follow us:IG: @theaussiegame | FB: @theaussiegame | Threads: @theaussiegame | BlueSky: @aussiegame.bsky.social | X: @the_aussie_game