Key Takeaways: Australia vs Saudi Arabia

The Socceroos have played out a scoreless draw in their World Cup Qualifying match against Saudi Arabia in what was a very heated affair in horrible conditions in front of a stellar crowd at CommBank stadium. With a thunderous applause…

Australia v Saudi Arabia: Opposition Preview

Fresh off superb victories against Japan and China, Saudi Arabia head into the November 11th clash against Australia as the 49th ranked team in world football. Buoyed by nine consecutive victories in World Cup Qualifying, a win away against the…

“I’m hungry as ever”: Maclaren energised ahead of home return

Melbourne City striker Jamie Maclaren is excited to be recalled to the Socceroos squad, having been selected to take part in the upcoming World Cup qualifying game against Saudi Arabia on Thursday night. With the side playing on home soil…

“I’m back and hungry to go out there and perform”: Andrew Nabbout relishing his return to the Socceroos squad

It’s been a long time between drinks for Melbourne City’s Andrew Nabbout, and he is relishing the opportunity to don the green and gold again for the first time since 2019. “Im ecstatic and excited to be back in. Its…

Maclaren, Leckie, Stensness highlight Socceroos 24-man squad for crucial qualifiers

Socceroos manager Graham Arnold has named a 24-man squad for the Socceroos third round World Cup Qualifiers against Saudi Arabia and China. Melbourne City’s Mathew Leckie and Jamie Maclaren return to the squad after some months out due to quarantine…

Box midfield experiment raises questions: Socceroos success relies on a change

When Graham Arnold announced his starting XI for the Socceroos’ crucial match against rivals Japan in Saitama, it felt as if most supporters were off their seats. An ostensibly attacking side included star playmakers Aaron Mooy and Tom Rogić in…

NSW Government confirms capacity limits at stadiums to be lifted from November 8th

Premier Dominic Perrottet has confirmed this morning that restrictions on crowd numbers at stadiums in New South Wales will be lifted entirely from the November 8th. The Premier confirmed at a press conference this morning that the easing of a…

Socceroos return to home soil reportedly close to confirmation

Australia’s clash against Saudi Arabia next month is likely to be the Socceroos’ first on Australian soil in over two years with reports emerging Saudi Arabia indicating that they have received confirmation that this match will take place at CommBank…

Key Takeaways: Matildas vs Brazil Game Two

The Matildas and Brazil could not be separated, as Brazil managed to claw their way back from two goals down to earn a deserved draw in front of 12,087 people at Commbank Stadium. Australia got off to the perfect start…

Gustavsson: Depth is key heading into home World Cup

Following the Matildas’ 3-1 victory over Brazil at CommBank Stadium on Saturday night, head coach Tony Gustavsson believes that depth will play a large role in how the national will perform at the World Cup next year. Since being appointed…