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Ever-present Grant on verge of a perfect 10 in 2019

If Rhyan Grant runs out in a Green and Gold jersey later this week, there's every reason to start calling him Mr Caltex Socceroo 2019. The flying Sydney FC full-back has featured in every international match for Australia this calendar year heading into the final contest of 20

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Late call-up Duke itching to hit the Caltex Socceroos training pitch

Mitchell Duke may have been the last Caltex Socceroo to learn about his call-up but the striker is raring to hit the ground running in the Middle East. Duke was a late selection by head coach Graham Arnold as a replacement for injured Cyprus-based forward Apostolos Giannou.

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Australia U-23 National Team Named for China Tour

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced the 25-player squad that will assemble in Chongqing, China this week for a three-match friendly series throughout the November FIFA window. The team, led by interim Australia U-23 Head Coach Gary van Egmond who oversaw the Youn

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Aussies Abroad: Smith and Seattle crowned MLS Cup champions

Brad Smith's Seattle Sounders have lifted the Major League Soccer Cup for the second time following a 3-1 win over Toronto FC. Second-half goals from Kelvin Leerdam, Victor Rodriguez and Raul Ruidiaz proved to be the difference between the sides in front of 69,274 supporters,

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Young Socceroos romp Chinese Taipei to qualify for 2020 AFC U-19 Championship

The Young Socceroos qualified for the 2020 AFC U-19 Championship after a commanding 5-0 win over Chinese Taipei at the National Stadium in Kaohsiung on Sunday night AEDT. John Roberts struck twice while further goals from Lachlan Brook, an own goal from Karl Hu Josefsson and M

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Mitchell Duke replaces Apostolos Giannou in Caltex Socceroos squad

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced that Western Sydney Wanderers attacker Mitchell Duke has been called into the Caltex Socceroos' squad for Thursday's (local time) FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022? qualifier against Jordan in Amman. Duke replaces Cyprus-based attacke

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'It’s a privilege': Ryan on becoming 62nd captain and second-most capped goalkeeper

Mat Ryan says the desire to continue the legacy of former Caltex Socceroos greats is a factor in a couple of impressive personal milestones for the gloveman. Ryan became the 62nd captain of the Caltex Socceroos for the dominant 7-1 win over Chinese Taipei on Tuesday night, Aus

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'Keep pushing each other': Healthy strikeforce competition as Taggart ends 2270-day drought

Adam Taggart's two-goal haul not only kick-started the Caltex Socceroos big win against Chinese Taipei but ended a 2270-day drought for the striker. That's how long it had been since he last scored for Australia before his first-half brace in the 7-1 FIFA World Cup 2022? quali

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‘He’s only going to get better’: Arnold hails impact of two-goal Souttar

Graham Arnold believes Harry Souttar's incredible start to his international career is only going to get better after the towering defender's impressive brace in the Caltex Socceroos' FIFA World Cup 2022? over Chinese Taipei. A week ago the 20-year-old was somewhat of an unkno

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Aussies Abroad: Taggart, Antonis win Korean FA Cup

Adam Taggart will head into Caltex Socceroos camp in Jordan with some extra luggage after his Suwon Bluewings won the Korean FA Cup on Sunday. Suwon, who also had Aussie Terry Antonis in their starting line-up, beat third-tier outfit Daejeon Korail 4-0 in the second leg at the

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Aussies Abroad: Boyle on comeback trail, Hrustic’s side keep rolling

Martin Boyle continued to build match fitness ahead of the Caltex Socceroos' FIFA World Cup 2022? qualifier in Jordan with a cameo for Scottish Premier League outfit Hibernian. The 26-year-old made his fourth substitute appearance since returning from a three-month absence aft

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Aussies Abroad Preview: Brighton set for Man United trip, duo chasing Cup glory

The Caltex Socceroos are a week away from their next 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Jordan but before then the players have one more match to play for their clubs. And a host of Graham Arnold's squad will be involved in key matches right around the globe this weekend. Bot

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‘It’s great to get the wizard back’: Arnold on Rogic return

Graham Arnold has hailed the return of Tom Rogic ahead of Australia's clash with Jordan on Friday, November 15. It has been 11 months since Rogic last pulled on the green and gold as the Celtic star recovered from a knee injury.

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Twenty-four players bound for Amman as Socceroos’ quest to Qatar continues

Caltex Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold today announced the twenty-four players that have been selected to represent Australia for the team's fourth match on the road to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?. Australia will play Jordan in Amman next Thursday (local time), and Arnol

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How to watch Jordan v Caltex Socceroos

The Caltex Socceroos take their perfect FIFA World Cup qualifying record on the road once again as Graham Arnold's side aim to close in on next stage of their journey to Qatar 2022. Australia have racked up 15 goals in their opening three games and have put nine points on the

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Behich is relishing the opportunity to be a Caltex Socceroos leader

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The proud Caltex Socceroos moment that went beyond Behich's childhood dreams

He's one of the most experienced players in Graham Arnold's squad and Aziz Behich is relishing the chance to assume more of a leadership role on the Caltex Socceroos' journey to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?. Behich has 36 senior caps to his name, with only six other players

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The bold move that helped re-ignite Smith’s Caltex Socceroos career

Brad Smith admits he had doubts whether America's Major League Soccer was the right place to kick-start his career when Seattle Sounders came calling a little over 12 months ago. The Caltex Socceroos left-back, who debuted in the Premier League with Liverpool as a teenager in

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From Adelaide to Germany: Borrello’s constant reminder of his Caltex Socceroos goal

From watching TV as a kid to lacing up his boots on the other side of the world - Brandon Borrello has always been aware of his Caltex Socceroos destiny. Freiburg SC attacker Borrello made his Caltex Socceroos bow in the June friendly against Korea Republic in Busan, something

Australia U-23 News

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Australia U-23 edged by IR Iran U-23 in Doha

An Australia U-23 Men's National Team selection suffered a 2-1 defeat to IR Iran in Qatar on Monday. The game, which was played at Al Duhail Stadium in Doha, saw IR Iran go 2-0 up in the first half via goals in the fourth and 25th minutes respectively... Australia enjoyed ple

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Australian U-23 selection record training match win in Doha

An Australian U-23 national team selection recorded a 2-0 win in a training match against Qatari Second Division side Lusail Club late last week as part of the Australia's ongoing preparations for the AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020. The squad, who are spending the October

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Australia U-23 selection to conduct training camp in Qatar

Football Federation Australia has announced the 23 players set to feature at an Australia U-23 men's national football team training camp in Doha, Qatar throughout the forthcoming October FIFA window. Early next week players from a host of clubs across Europe and Australia wil

Young Socceroos News

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Watch: Live Stream Young Socceroos v Chinese Taipei

The Young Socceroos conclude their qualifying process for next year's AFC U-19 Championship tonight when they take on host-nation Chinese Taipei. After a convincing win over Macau on Friday night, Gary van Egmond's side can secure a ticket to the 2020 AFC U-19 Championship in

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Tilio treble helps Young Socceroos beat Macau

The Young Socceroos propelled to a 6-0 victory in their second 2020 AFC U-19 Championship qualifier match against Macau. Alberto De Grosso was able to open accounts with a sweet header for Australia while John Roberts doubled the green and gold's advantage shortly before the h

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Watch: Live Stream Young Socceroos v Macau

The Young Socceroos will play their second qualifying match for next year's AFC U-19 Championship tonight when they take on Macau. Gary van Egmond's side showed remarkable resilience to draw 2-2 in their Group H opener on Wednesday. Despite trailing 2-0 and being down to 10

Joeys News

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Joeys bow out of FIFA U-17 World Cup™ 2019 with defeat to France

Australia's FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign is over after a 4-0 defeat to France in the Round of 16 on Thursday morning (AEDT). Stade de Reims forward Nathanael Mbuku scored a hat-trick for the two-time champions of the tournament, who booked a quarter final date against Spain.

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How to watch the Joeys v France at the FIFA U-17 World Cup™

Knockout football is on the agenda for the Joeys as they take on France in the do-or-die Round of 17 clash at the FIFA U-17 World Cup? 2019. The match kicks off at 10am on Thursday morning AEDT (8pm Wednesday local time) as the young Aussies do battle with the two-time champio

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Noah Botic revealed as inaugural recipient of Dylan Tombides Medal

Joeys striker Noah Botic has been revealed as the inaugural recipient of the Dylan Tombides Medal. The 17-year-old Australian youth international was presented with the award in Brazil, as the Joeys prepared for this morning's (AEDT) FIFA U-17 World Cup Round of 16 match again