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Socceroo lands at Portsmouth

Socceroo lands at Portsmouth

Socceroo Ryan Williams has signed for English League One club Portsmouth on a two-year deal. 28 Jun 2019
ASEAN World Cup 2034 would be ‘off the charts!' Is Oz ready?

ASEAN World Cup 2034 would be ‘off the charts!' Is Oz ready?

An ASEAN World Cup would be a huge success if it won the bid, but Aussie players warn Australia needs to address its own issues before thinking about co-hosting such an event. 27 Jun 2019
Musical chairs for national coaches

Musical chairs for national coaches

Ex-Socceroo Tony Vidmar has been appointed as an assistant to Australia head coach Graham Arnold while Gary van Egmond is the new Young Socceroos boss. 27 Jun 2019
Aussie youngster joins Bundesliga club

Aussie youngster joins Bundesliga club

Australian defender Jacob Young has joined Bundesliga club TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. 26 Jun 2019
Aussies Abroad: Three breakout stars in Europe

Aussies Abroad: Three breakout stars in Europe

If there is one thing Australian football fans love it's unearthing a young star. 26 Jun 2019
Luongo tipped for QPR exit

Luongo tipped for QPR exit

Socceroo midfielder Massimo Luongo could be on the move from English Championship club QPR. 25 Jun 2019
‘People didn’t give a sh** about women’s sport’: How Lisa De Vanna became the most important figure in Australian football

‘People didn’t give a sh** about women’s sport’: How Lisa De Vanna became the most important figure in Australian football

"I love serial killers," Lisa De Vanna nonchalantly tells Optus Sport, grinning through oversized sunglasses as she leans back against a wooden jetty near her Spearwood home. 21 Jun 2019
'Gut-wrenching' - Daniel Arzani on his ACL comeback

'Gut-wrenching' - Daniel Arzani on his ACL comeback

Socceroos flier Daniel Arzani has admitted the last 12 months have been a "gut-wrenching" rollercoaster as he nears the end of his comeback from his ACL heartbreak. 20 Jun 2019
Ranked! The best obscure Aussie free agents in Europe

Ranked! The best obscure Aussie free agents in Europe

You may not know them, but these 12 European-based Aussies are either going to be the next A-League homecoming kings or big foreign stars of tomorrow. 20 Jun 2019
Exclusive: Davidson departs Perth

Exclusive: Davidson departs Perth

Exclusive: Jason Davidson is to leave Perth Glory and join Korean giants Ulsan Hyundai FC. 19 Jun 2019
6 famous free-agents set for A-League returns

6 famous free-agents set for A-League returns

In 'Straya, we love a good foreign bargain. 18 Jun 2019
'I was rubbish before him': Socceroos steal Sydney's goalie whisperer

'I was rubbish before him': Socceroos steal Sydney's goalie whisperer

He's the man behind Mat Ryan, Danny Vukovic and the extraordinary career resurgence of Andrew Redmayne. Now, he's been poached for the top goalie coaching gig in the country. 14 Jun 2019
Aussie coach Karl Dodd ‘proud’ after famous WCQ win

Aussie coach Karl Dodd ‘proud’ after famous WCQ win

Former A-League defender Karl Dodd, with help from assistant Daniel McBreen, says he’s proud of Guam after they progressed to the second round of World Cup qualifiers today. 12 Jun 2019
Aussie coached Guam could face Socceroos on road to Qatar 2022

Aussie coached Guam could face Socceroos on road to Qatar 2022

Australian coach Karl Dodd may wind up facing the Socceroos after his Guam side reached the second round of Asian qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. 11 Jun 2019
Socceroo hopeful leaves Dutch club

Socceroo hopeful leaves Dutch club

Young Socceroo John Iredale has left Dutch side SC Heerenveen and is on the hunt for a new club. 9 Jun 2019
Korea edge out rookie Roos: 'We could have come away with more but it wasn't to be'

Korea edge out rookie Roos: 'We could have come away with more but it wasn't to be'

An inexperienced Australian side has been beaten 1-0 by South Korea in a soccer friendly in Busan. 8 Jun 2019