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Watch: Australia 31-0 American Samoa, 20 years on

Two decades have passed since the Socceroos broke a world record.  After defeating Tonga 22-0 just a couple of days earlier, Australia went nine better with a famous 31-0 triumph over American Samoa - a scoreline that is still yet to be matched at international level.  Watc

Mitch Langerak
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Aussies Abroad Preview: Langerak eyes another record as Socceroos face off in Denmark

A Socceroos trio could go head-to-head in Denmark on Sunday while Mitch Langerak is on the verge of making J.League history - again! Check out what lies ahead over the next few days for our Socceroos in this weekend's Aussies Abroad preview!  A trio of Socceroos stars

Ben Coonan
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Take the Socceroos 'Hard Quiz' now!

How well do you think you know the Socceroos?  This week former Socceroos videographer Ben Coonan tried his hand at ABC's Hard Quiz, hosted by Tom Gleeson. You can have a go at all ten questions he faced in the player below to see how your knowledge of our national team com

Socceroos in Belgium Quiz
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Quiz: Name all the Socceroos who have played in Belgium

Danny Vukovic departs KRC Genk having joined a long list of Socceroos who have made their name in Belgium - but how many of them can you name? Try your hand at guessing all of the Australian internationals who have plied their trade in the Belgian Pro League in the quiz below!

Aussies Abroad
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Aussies Abroad: Langerak enjoys six straight shut outs as O'Neill reaches cup Semi-Final

Mitch Langerak added another clean sheet to his collection for Nagoya Grampus while Brandon O'Neill reached a Cup Semi Final. Catch up on the Easter long weekend's Aussies Abroad action right here!  ... Starting in Japan, Langerak registered his sixth consecutive clean sh

Mabil Hrustic Leckie
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Aussies Abroad Preview: Club football returns with a bang

There are some premium clashes on the horizon this weekend as Mitch Langerak chases his sixth straight clean sheet while Awer Mabil begins his championship playoffs in Denmark. In Germany Mathew Leckie's side are preparing for a fierce crosstown derby while Ajdin Hrsutic's hig

Vukovic
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Why Danny Vukovic's Belgian adventure exceeded all expectations

When it comes to overseas transfers, it was truly a case of third-time lucky for Danny Vukovic.  But the fact that the Socceroos shot-stopper did not make a single first team appearance during short-lived experiences in Japan and Turkey made each and every game for Belgian clu

Adam Taggart
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Adam Taggart arrives in Japan ahead of Cerezo Osaka move

Socceroos striker Adam Taggart has arrived in Japan this week as he prepares to finalise his move to J.League outfit Cerezo Osaka.  The club confirmed that Taggart will officially join the team after completing a 14-day quarantine period that will be conducted under the centra

Danny Vukovic
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Socceroos Podcast | Danny Vukovic: Unforgettable send-off after European dream come true

On the latest episode of The Socceroos Podcast, we chat with Socceroo cap #595, Danny Vukovic.  After four years successful years playing in Europe at Belgian club Genk the 36-year-old goalkeeper is heading home to Australia. Danny explains why he left Genk to come back to

AUS U-23 v Thailand
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Olyroos' potential Olympic Football Tournament opponents confirmed

The 16 nations who will be vying for gold at this year's Tokyo 2020 Men's Olympic Football Tournament have been confirmed. While Australia's U-23's secured passage to Tokyo back in January 2020 with a third-place finish at the AFC U-23 Championships in Thailand, Honduras and M

Brandon O'Neill
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'It's chaos': How O’Neill’s 'crazy' Thai adventure is adding a new dimension to his game

While Brandon O'Neill openly admits his playing style doesn't exactly lend itself to the Thai footballing way, he is relishing the opportunity to develop a whole new dimension to his game.  The Australian midfielder moved to Thailand in December 2020, joining one of the nation

Bill Murphy
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Vale Bill Murphy

Football Australia are deeply saddened to have learned of the passing of Socceroo #131, Bill Murphy. Murphy made his debut against New Zealand in 1954, playing a total of five times for Australia.

Maclaren Goodwin Genreau
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Socceroos in the A-League: Maclaren, Goodwin and Genreau secure their sides' victories

Matchweek 13 of the A-League saw Socceroos winger Craig Goodwin and Australia U23's midfielder Denis Genreau score the winner for Adelaide and Macarthur respectively, after Jamie Maclaren left it late to net in a sixth consecutive game.  Watch all the highlights and read about

Brandon O'Neill Dad
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'Balancing trauma with performance': Brandon O'Neill's inspirational response to his father's courageous cancer battle

"Don't get me wrong, I'm still living the life and chasing my dreams, but some mornings you wake up thinking 'What's the point?

A-League Matchups
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Socceroos matchups to headline weekend of A-League action

With the majority of our Aussies Abroad enjoying a week off, all attention turns to the A-League with a couple of tasty Socceroos match-ups! Check out where our Socceroos in the A-League will be in action - as well as Kenny Dougall in England and Brandon O'Neill in Thailand.