• Joe Gauci’s Port Vale crushed 7-0 by Chelsea (5 saves despite heavy loss)
• Chelsea beat Arsenal 1-0 (UWCL), but Arsenal advance 3-2 agg
• Steph Catley injury concern; Caitlin Foord strong
• Aivi Luik reaches Europa final with Häcken

• Zac Sapsford scores AGAIN vs Rangers (2nd goal this season vs them)
• Strong form raises Socceroos selection questions
• Hibs 3-0 win: Jack Iredale solid, Martin Boyle assist, Ante Šuto scores

• Riley McGree full match in Boro loss (promotion race tight)
• Mo Touré returns from injury (Portsmouth draw)
• Cam Burgess “Ironman” full game in 3-3 draw
• Daniel Bennie vs Nestory Irankunda matchup (QPR vs Watford)

• Alessandro Circati strong in Parma draw vs Lazio
• Alex Chidiac stars (goal + assist) despite Como loss
• Winonah Heatley own goal in Roma win

• Mat Ryan solid despite Levante loss
• Relegation battle intensifies

• Josh Nisbet boosts Roda JC finals push
• Cam Peupion impact sub for Den Haag
• Jacob Italiano key in Austria win

• Aiden O’Neill & Kai Trewin start in NYCFC draw
• Patrick Yazbek, Alex Bonetig feature
• Aussies active across MLS fixtures

• Top 5 ALL drop points → race wide open
• Bulls beat Jets → jump into Top 6

• Mitch Duke: 2 goals + 1 assist (Socceroos form?)
• Xavier Bertoncello double
• Jets cooling after hot streak

• 0-0 draw → Roar likely out of finals
• Poor finishing costs Brisbane
• Sydney Derby next = crucial

• City win 3-0 (Younis: 1G, 2A, red card)
• Wanderers attacking struggles continue

• Perth 2-0 early lead blown
• Stunning free kick sparks comeback

• Beat Victory 1-0 → finals push alive

• Wellington secure 2nd place (semi-final spot)
• Melbourne Victory sneak into finals
• Brisbane Roar return to finals after 5 years
• Mariners eliminated late

• 5-0 win vs Chinese Taipei
• Skye Halmarick & Peta Trimis doubles
• 4-0 win vs India
• Skye Halmarick hattrick

• Kerr, Carpenter, Foord, Catley all feature in big European ties
• Injury watch on Catley

Despite scoring against Celtic AND Rangers, Sapsford remains overlooked.

Why?

• Limited minutes overall
• Depth in attacking positions
• Playing outside top-tier leagues

• GK: Chloe Lincoln
• DEF: Jordy Bos, Aivi Luik, Tori Tumeth, Karly Roestbakken
• MID: Alex Chidiac, Ethan Alagich, Xavier Bertoncello
• FWD: Nestory Irankunda, Mitch Duke, Zac Sapsford

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The Socceroos win the FIFA series thanks to Irankunda, McGree and Bos, what we learnt across these two games.

Graham Arnold's Iraq qualify for the World Cup while Italy fail to qualify for their third in a row.

The Young Socceroos pick up a good 4-2 win over China, the Young Matildas are set for their Asian Cup campaign and the sale of the Mariners could be imminent.

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The Socceroos leave it late in Sydney, A-League Women delivers shock results, and major Matildas news headlines a huge week in Australian football.

• Late winner from Jordy Bos seals victory in Sydney
• Fast start but lacked cutting edge vs understrength Cameroon
• First half: 1 shot, 0 on target
• Debut: Lucas Herrington (18) impresses (94% passing, 4 clearances)
• Irankunda lively in second half after halftime changes
• Missed penalty before Bos winner
• Questions ahead of Curaçao clash

• Mary Fowler gets minutes in Man City win (WSL)
• Caitlin Foord scores, Steph Catley plays full 90 for Arsenal
• Kyra Cooney-Cross set to miss rest of season
• Joe Gauci busy despite heavy Port Vale defeats
• Ivy Luik plays full match in Häcken Europa win

• Melbourne City reach AFC Women’s Champions League semi-finals
• Late winner seals 2-1 victory over Nasaf
• Crowned A-League Women Premiers

• Mariners beat Phoenix, Eliza Familton scores first
• Brisbane Roar 5-2 Perth Glory in error-filled thriller
• Newcastle Jets shock Adelaide (Brien double)
• Sydney FC stun Victory after defensive mistakes
• Wanderers upset Phoenix, Khamis stars in goal
• Finals race wide open heading into last round

• Sydney FC coaching shake-up: Ufuk Talay out, Patrick Kisnorbo in
• Sam Kerr linked with move from Chelsea to NWSL (Boston)

• GK: Annalee Grove
• DEF: Jordy Bos, Lucas Herrington, Alessandro Circati, Jacob Italiano
• MID: Sophie Hoban, Paul Okon-Engstler, Tameka Yallop
• FWD: Nestory Irankunda, Holly McNamara, Caitlin Foord

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• Matildas lose 1-0 to Japan Women's National Team in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Final
• 74,000+ crowd; big TV audience across Australia
• Early 17th-minute wonder goal proves decisive
• Strong start + dominant final 20 minutes but no equaliser
• Caitlin Foord missed key chances
• Alanna Kennedy named tournament MVP
• Tactical shift: 4-3-1-2 → 4-2-3-1
• Focus now turns to 2027 Women’s World Cup

Legacy News:

• Proposed NSW Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Legacy Fund ($34M annually for 10 years)

• Jacob Italiano scores hat-trick in Austria after Socceroos recall
• Archie Goodwin bags debut MLS double for Charlotte
• Patrick Yazbek shines in Nashville’s 5-0 win
• Kye Rowles clean sheet for DC United

UK & Europe:

• Riley McGree 90 mins in Middlesbrough draw
• Nestory Irankunda plays full match for Watford
• Joe Gauci 4 clean sheets in 6 games (Port Vale)
• Cam Devlin returns in Hearts win
• Alessandro Circati starts for Parma

Top Storylines:

• Macarthur FC upset Auckland FC 2-1 → back in top 6
• Newcastle Jets beat Sydney FC 2-1 → extend lead
• Adelaide United 4-2 Western Sydney Wanderers
  • Luka Jovanovic scores double
• Wellington Phoenix 2-1 Brisbane Roar → finals push alive
• Melbourne Victory 4-1 Central Coast Mariners
  • Big comeback; Victory rise to 3rd

Key Talking Points:

• Jets firming as Premiers Plate favourites
• Victory late title charge?
• Mariners slip outside top 6 (game in hand)
• Wanderers’ season unravelling

• Wellington Phoenix Women def Sydney FC Women 3-1
• Brisbane Roar Women 4-2 Newcastle Jets Women
• Perth Glory Women 0-0 Central Coast Mariners Women

• GK: Annalee Grove
• DEF: Jacob Italiano, Jake Girdwood-Reich, Panagiotis Kikianis
• MID: Max Burgess, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Cam Peupion, Ethan Alagich
• FWD: Archie Goodwin, Luka Jovanovic, Daisy Brown

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On this episode we discuss the Matildas reaching the Asian Cup final after defeating China and what they need to do to overcome an all conquering Japan in the final.

We also dissect Tony Popovic's latest Socceroos squad with some surprising inclusions and exclusions plus the 18 year old future star who's been drafted in.

Elsewhere, Watford rip up the Hollywood script, Maty Ryan's heartbreak, another Aussie talent heading to the Eredivisie and Melbourne City back in the A-League Men's playoff mix.

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The Australia women's national football team are through to the AFC Women's Asian Cup semi-finals after a 2–1 win over North Korea women's national football team, but questions remain about performances despite being two wins from silverware. We break down the midfield balance, the impact of Kaitlin Torpey, standout moments from Mary Fowler, and concerns around Mackenzie Arnold’s injury ahead of the semi-final.

We also discuss the big eligibility news as Adrian Segecic switches international allegiance from Australia to Croatia national football team, and why he may not be the last young talent to make that decision.

Across Europe, there were strong performances from Australians abroad. Nestory Irankunda added another highlight-reel goal for Watford F.C., Alex Robertson scored a stunner for Cardiff City F.C., and Joe Gauci impressed with 11 saves for Port Vale F.C..

Back home, we review the latest A-League Men action including the Western Sydney Wanderers FC dropping more points against Brisbane Roar FC, Wellington Phoenix FC dominating Perth Glory FC, and another frustrating defeat for the Newcastle Jets FC.

We finish the episode with our Team of the Week, featuring Joe Gauci, Fran Karačić, Kai Trewin, Kaitlin Torpey, Alanna Kennedy, Alex Robertson, Nestory Irankunda, Niall Thom, Caleb Watts, and Sophie Hoban after her double for the Jets.

Topics Covered:

Matildas vs North Korea reaction • Asian Cup semi-final preview • Adrian Segecic Croatia switch • Aussies abroad wrap • A-League Men review • Team of the Week.

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Melbourne City stay alive in the ACL Elite

The Mariners are into the top 6 while the Bulls continue to slide

Some key injuries and a young talent on the radar of some big Premier League clubs.

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