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Snorkel Squad 2017 - Episode 1

Snorkel Squad 2017 - Episode 1

The Snorkel Squad living up to their name in the first episode for 2017. 13 Apr 2017
BYND x MDLS 2017: Episode 1 - Japan

BYND x MDLS 2017: Episode 1 - Japan

Kevin and Tor throw down in Japan, including sending it on an active volcano. 11 Apr 2017
Duke returns after 11 months out

Duke returns after 11 months out

Four-time Socceroo Mitchell Duke reached a significant milestone in his recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament injury, making his first start in 11 months on Wednesday. 16 Mar 2017
World, AFC and South American champions potential opponents for Australia

World, AFC and South American champions potential opponents for Australia

The Matildas may be set for a host of tough opponents for the rest of the 2017 calendar year of friendlies according to Brazilian site Globo Esporte. 16 Mar 2017
Degenek sought Ange approval

Degenek sought Ange approval

Milos Degenek has revealed he consulted Australia boss Ange Postecoglou and several Socceroos team-mates before deciding to leave Germany for Japanese club Yokohama F. Marinos. 31 Jan 2017
Ange: Roos under no pressure against Thais

Ange: Roos under no pressure against Thais

Australian National Team Coach Ange Postecoglou is adamant that the Socceroos are under no pressure going into their World Cup qualifier against Thailand. 2 Nov 2016
Kruse: We're better than that

Kruse: We're better than that

Socceroo attacker Robbie Kruse believes their 1-1 draw against Japan did not show progression after the high expectations placed on them by coach Ange Postecoglou. 12 Oct 2016
Spiranovic: Japan would be happier than us

Spiranovic: Japan would be happier than us

Socceroo defender Matthew Sprianovic says Japan’s game plan of allowing Australia to maintain possession was unexpected. 12 Oct 2016
Slow start Socceroos salvage draw with Japan

Slow start Socceroos salvage draw with Japan

The Socceroos were second best for the first half but escaped with a 1-1 draw against Japan in their 2018 World Cup qualifier at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night. 11 Oct 2016
Yoshida: We have to stop Cahill

Yoshida: We have to stop Cahill

Japan and Southampton centre-back Maya Yoshida says the Samurai Blue is aware of the dangers Australia’s midfield causes. 10 Oct 2016
Japan coach knows Aussies 'weak point'

Japan coach knows Aussies 'weak point'

Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic wants to keep the Socceroos’ weakness a secret in hope he can expose them in tomorrow night's world cup qualifier . 10 Oct 2016
Ange: J-League best in Asia

Ange: J-League best in Asia

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou believes Australia still has a way to go before matching the “strongest” domestic competition in the Asian region - the J-League. 10 Oct 2016
Ange predicts tight tussle

Ange predicts tight tussle

Coach Ange Postecoglou has shrugged off the idea the Socceroos have a mental hold over Asian rivals Japan on the eve of the 2018 World Cup Qualifier at Etihad Stadium. 10 Oct 2016
Australia's seven-year itch

Australia's seven-year itch

Socceroos shot-stopper Mat Ryan wants to end Australia’s seven-year winless run against rivals Japan in Tuesday night’s 2018 World Cup qualifier in Melbourne. 8 Oct 2016
Postecoglou impressed by Mooy form

Postecoglou impressed by Mooy form

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says Aaron Mooy's best is yet to come as long as the insecurity surrounding the state of Australian football disappears. 20 Sep 2016
Asako Takakura appointed Nadeshiko Japan coach

Asako Takakura appointed Nadeshiko Japan coach

The Japanese Football Association has announced the appointment of Asako Takakura as the new Nadeshiko Japan head coach. 28 Apr 2016
Matildas claim AFC no.1 ranking, move into world Top 5

Matildas claim AFC no.1 ranking, move into world Top 5

For the first time since May 2010, the Asian Football Confederation as a new number one team with Australia claiming the position with a historic best world number 5 ranking. 25 Mar 2016
AFCWOQ powers Matildas towards world elite

AFCWOQ powers Matildas towards world elite

While Australian fans have been delighted with the Matildas’ march to the Olympic Games with four consecutive victories, in the AFC qualifiers, what has had less attention is that the side is now on the verge of reaching the Top 5 in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings. 11 Mar 2016
AFCWOQ: Match Day 2 Wrap

AFCWOQ: Match Day 2 Wrap

Australia were once again the headline act on Match Day 2 of the 2016 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers as they recorded a big win to remain on top of the table. 3 Mar 2016
5 things learned: Australia v Japan

5 things learned: Australia v Japan

The Matildas wrote a little more history last night with a 3-1 win over Asian Cup champions Japan. 1 Mar 2016
The Reaction: Australia defeat Japan 3-1

The Reaction: Australia defeat Japan 3-1

Australia got their Women's Olympic Qualifying campaign off to the perfect start as they defeated AFC rival Japan 3-1 on home soil for the first time. 1 Mar 2016