The Australia women's national soccer team kick off their Asian Cup campaign with a gritty 1-0 win over the Philippines women's national football team.

• Sam Kerr heads home after a strong leap from Caitlin Foord
• Clare Wheeler dominant in midfield
• Mary Fowler electric off the bench
• Disallowed goal for Hayley Raso

• Injury blow for Mohamed Toure (4–6 weeks, groin)
• Nestory Irankunda sharp in Watford win
• Daniel Bennie starts for QPR
• Cam Burgess faces high-flying Ipswich

• Late Aussie combo: Martin Boyle assists Ante Suto in dramatic 3-3 draw
• Jackson Irvine key in St Pauli survival push
• Strong win keeps Motherwell top 4

• Captain clutch again. Mathew Ryan with massive saves in Levante’s late 2-0 survival win.

• Maiden MLS goal for Lucas Herrington (96% passing, dominant display)
• Winner for Ariath Piol
• Full 90 for Patrick Yazbek

Mistakes and moments. Yaya Dukuly rockets one home after Victory opener. Chances galore but honours shared.

City’s season in crisis — 5 without a win. Auckland charging toward finals.

Winning streak over for Newcastle. Cagey derby, big saves, no breakthrough.

Emotional tribute to Dylan Tombides. Injury concerns for Brisbane in frustrating draw.

Statement win. Goals flowing. Clean sheet. Finals push alive.

Sydney up to 3rd. Alex Popovic the difference. Big Blue next.

GK: Mat Ryan

DEF: Josh Rawlins, James Donachie, Lucas Herrington, Anthony Pantazopolous

MID: Josh Nisbet, Jackson Irvine, Alex Robertson, Clare Wheeler

FWD: Ante Suto, Sam Kerr

• Are the Matildas clinical enough to win the Asian Cup?
• Who’s pushing hardest for Socceroos selection abroad?
• Is Melbourne City’s season slipping away?
• Wanderers back in finals contention?

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• Josh Nisbet stars – Goal + assist, Man of the Match as Roda JC win 2-0 and climb to 5th in the Eerste Divisie.
• Mat Ryan heroic vs Barcelona – Six saves for Levante UD despite 3-0 loss to FC Barcelona.
• Jackson Irvine boost – FC St. Pauli win 2-1 over Werder Bremen in crucial relegation clash.
• Hibs stun Celtic – Hibernian FC beat Celtic FC 2-1; full match for Jack Iredale.
• Jordy Bos two assists – Plays left wing in Feyenoord’s 2-1 win.
• Garang Kuol impact sub – 16 mins in AC Sparta Prague’s 0-0 draw.
• MLS returns – Starts for Aussies at New York City FC and Colorado Rapids; Alex Bonetig impressive in Portland Timbers win.

Other key talking points:

• Liam Chipperfield penalty miss but win for FC Sion
• Ajdin Hrustic 90 mins in tough loss for Heracles Almelo
• Riley McGree scores again for Middlesbrough FC
• First clean sheet at Dundee United for Ashley Maynard-Brewer

• Reports Tony Popovic & Paul Okon are in Italy to convince Cristian Volpato to commit to Australia.
• Alessandro Circati suspended but Parma Calcio 1913 beat AC Milan — now 11 points clear of relegation.

• Sam Kerr scores as Chelsea Women advance in FA Cup.
• Mary Fowler starts in Manchester City Women 4-0 win.
• Caitlin Foord 90 mins for Arsenal Women.
• Winnie Heatley 90 mins as AS Roma Women extend lead at top.

Camp news:

• Remy Siemsen opens up on selection anxiety and relief.
• Hayley Raso embracing pressure ahead of major tournaments.
• Squad assembled, jerseys presented, first session complete under Joe Montemurro.

Berwick City SC featured in Breaking Barriers — aiming for FIVE promotions to reach the A-League. A true football fairytale in the making.

We break down the key fixtures, finals race implications, and which returning Socceroos could shape the weekend.

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Young Aussie winger Daniel Bennie came off the bench to score a stunning late winner for Queens Park Rangers in a 3-1 Championship victory over Hull City.

With the Under-20 World Cup Golden Boot already on his CV, Bennie is pushing for higher honours. Meanwhile, Jaylan Pearman made his first Championship matchday squad appearance.

• Lewis Miller ruled out for the season as Blackburn Rovers beat Preston North End.
• Cameron Burgess starred as Swansea City defeated Bristol City.
• Aussie clash: Nestory Irankunda (Watford) vs Calum Elder (Derby) as Watford FC beat Derby County.
• Riley McGree featured in Middlesbrough FC’s frustrating draw.
• Mohamed Toure assisted for Norwich City.
• Adrian Segecic involved as Portsmouth FC boosted survival hopes.

• Oscar Priestman started in Motherwell FC’s 5-0 win.
• Keanu Baccus featured for St Mirren FC.

• Jed Drew (Hartberg), Jacob Italiano (Grazer), and Max Balard (NAC Breda) all featured.
• MLS returned with Archie Goodwin in the squad for Charlotte FC.

Adelaide are red hot.

Goals to Juan Muniz (free kick), Jonny Yull, Luka Jovanovic and Luke Duzel sealed a dominant win. Adelaide’s young midfield core continues to shine, while Perth’s season looks all but over.

Auckland crushed Wellington in the NZ Derby, prompting the resignation of coach Giancarlo Italiano.

Jesse Randall scored twice as Auckland made it six wins from six derbies (aggregate 18-4).

A wonder strike from Tiago Quintal secured three points for Sydney.

Brisbane have one point from five matches and face a season-defining stretch.

Spanish legend Juan Mata stole the show in the Melbourne Derby.

• 35-yard chip to open scoring
• Long-range second goal
• Assist for Santos late

A vintage performance that controlled the match.

Three straight wins for the Mariners.

After early chaos and crossbars hit twice by the Wanderers, late goals sealed the comeback victory.

Lachy Bayliss scored the winner in front of 14,035 fans as the Jets made it eight straight wins.

• Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Wellington Phoenix FC
• Melbourne City FC 3–1 Central Coast Mariners FC (Bryleeh Henry on target)
• Canberra United FC 3–0 Western Sydney Wanderers FC (Josie Aulicino brace, Michelle Heyman ends drought)
• Perth Glory FC 3–2 Newcastle Jets FC
• Adelaide United FC 2–0 Brisbane Roar FC

The finals race is tightening fast.

GK: Harrison Devenish-Meares

DEF: Jay Barnett, Cameron Burgess, Rebekah Stott

MID: Jonny Yull, Denis Genreau, Ryan White, Lucas Mauragis

FWD: Daniel Bennie, Bryleeh Henry, Melina Ayres

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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.

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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

Speaking on the Stick to Football, Postecoglou said Spurs are “not a big club” based on spending and wage structure, criticising their lack of risk-taking despite the “To Dare Is To Do” motto.

Former Spur Jamie O'Hara and broadcaster Andy Goldstein hit back strongly.

Discussion: Is Ange right?

• Toure: 5 goals in 130 minutes, scored in FA Cup win over West Bromwich Albion.
• Alex Robertson: Player of the Match in Cardiff City’s 3-1 win over Luton Town.
• Assist for Callum Elder in Derby’s 2-0 win.
• Injury concern for Lewis Miller at Blackburn Rovers.

• Two assists for Caitlin Foord as Arsenal WFC won 4-0.
• Goal for Alex Chidiac with Como Women.
• Full games in Dutch relegation clash for Aiden Hrustic and Max Balard.
• 69 minutes for Jackson Irvine in FC St. Pauli’s loss to Bayer Leverkusen.

• Melbourne City FC beat Ulsan HD FC 2-1. Goals to Max Caputo and Marcus Younis. Through to the Round of 16.
• Macarthur FC lost 2-0 to Bangkok United in ACL2.

Coefficient update: Australia tracking toward one ACL Elite and one ACL2 spot for 26/27.

• Wanderers 2-2 Phoenix. Goals to Ryan Fraser and Phillip Cancar. Lowest Wanderers home crowd recorded.
• Jets 3-1 Glory. Seven straight wins. Goals to Lachlan Bayliss, Lachlan Rose and Xavier Bertoncello.
• Adelaide 2-1 Sydney FC. Goals to Ryan Kitto and Luka Jovanovic. Adelaide up to third.

• Sydney FC Women 4-0 Brisbane. Willa Pearson becomes youngest scorer in league history.
• Free-kick goal from Peta Trimis in Mariners’ 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix Women.

• Tony Vidmar steps down as Olyroos coach.
• Joeys and U17 Women exit Asian Cup at group stage.

Lawrence Thomas

Callum Elder – Willa Pearson – Alessandro Circati

Alex Robertson – Ethan Alagich – Max Burgess – Mackenzie Hawkesby

Riley McGree – Mohamed Toure – Peta Trimis

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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 starting.

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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 the top of the Championship with 15 games to go. The commentator called him the best player in the Championship.

Most passes completed for Cam Burgess with his Swansea thumping Sheffield Wednesday 4-0 who are now only 5 points from the playoffs.

Jordy Bos’ Feyenoord pick up a crucial 1-0 win with the Socceroos left back playing 82 mins having the most tackles and winning the most duels.

Parma are now 8 points clear of relegation after a 1-0 win over Bologna. Alessandro Circati played the full 90.

Garang Kuol continues to impress at Sparta Prague where he started and played 69 mins in their 3-0 win.

Tough day for Mat Ryan as he concedes two late goals and his Levante lose 4-3. They’re 5 points from safety.

A clean sheet for Paul Izzo as Randers draw 0-0 on the resumption of club competition in Denmark. Musa Toure also played the second half.

Raphael Borges Rodrigues gets 23 mins off the bench in Wigans 2-1 loss to Reading.

Hearts score a late winner to beat Hibs 1-0. Jack Iredale played a full game for Hibs, while Martin Boyle played 73 and Ante Suto got 30 off the bench.

17 mins off the bench for Tete Yengi in Machida Zelvia’s 2-0 win in the ACL Elite.

John Aloisi’s Chengdu Rongcheng lose 1-0 and will need a miracle to qualify now.

Melbourne City and Shanghai Port on tonight.

Winona Heatley’s Roma remain top of the league following a 1-0 win over Milan with the 24 year old playing a full game.

Huge 1-0 win for Arsenal over Manchester City with Caitlin Foord playing a full game and Steph Catley getting 84 mins.

Chelsea’s Ellie Carpenter plays a full game in their 2-0 win over Spurs with Sam Kerr getting 11 mins off the bench. Clare Hunt played 90 for Spurs.

3 late goals from West Ham saw them overcome Brighton 3-2 with Katrina Gorry getting 26 mins off the bench for the Hammers. Charlie Rule played 60 mins at right back for Dario Vidosic’s Brighton.

Alana Murphy plays a full game for her new club Notts Forest but they lose 1-0 to table topping Charlton in the WSL2.

Caitlin Torpey also plays a full game for her new WSL2 side Newcastle United as they beat Southampton 2-1.

A debut off the bench for Leia Varley getting 14 mins but her Nurnberg are beaten by Jamilla Rankin’s Hoffenheim 3-0 with Rankin getting 7 mins off the bench.

Injuries

Craig Goodwin out for 10-12 weeks with a groin injury

Holly Caspers ACL injury

Transfers

Apostolos Stamatelopolous to Sydney FC.

Ahmet Arslan to Sydney FC - attacking midfielder

Marius Lode to Brisbane Roar - central defender

Luca Tevere to Perth Glory from Preston Lions, midfielder 23 years old.

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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 Hibernian, to Jackson Irvine’s huge Bundesliga survival boost, and promotion pressure building in England and the Netherlands.

Back home, it was a blockbuster round of A-League Men action:

• Clayton Taylor fires the Newcastle Jets to the top with a sensational hat-trick against Adelaide United
• Melbourne Victory edge Wellington Phoenix in a fiery 3–2 contest
• Auckland FC reclaim top spot with a 1–0 thriller over Sydney FC
• Central Coast Mariners get redemption against Brisbane as Michael Valkanis sees red in Redcliffe
• Macarthur FC and Perth Glory play out a chaotic 2–2 draw
• Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne City settle for a frustrating stalemate

In the A-League Women, Wellington Phoenix surge to the top, Melbourne City storm back from 2–0 down, and Canberra United edge Sydney in a dramatic clash.

We also put the spotlight on this week’s Socceroos striker auditions, run through Aussies overseas, and finish with our Team of the Week.

Australian football, A-League Men, A-League Women, Socceroos, Mohamed Toure Norwich, Clayton Taylor hat-trick, Newcastle Jets, A-League results, Aussies overseas, Championship relegation, Bundesliga Australians, Ante Suto, Jackson Irvine, Melbourne Victory, Auckland FC, Central Coast Mariners, Wellington Phoenix

Socceroos Striker Watch

Goals this week from:

• Mohamed Toure
• Ante Suto
• Martin Boyle
• Mitch Duke
• Nick D’Agostino
• Nishan Velupillay

Harrison Devenish-Meares

Callum Talbot – Sebastian Esposito – Hayley Taylor-Young – Lucas Mauragis

Clayton Taylor – Ajdin Hrustic – Rhiana Policina – Caitlin Foord

Ante Suto – Mohamed Toure

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