Socceroos News

Australian football community send tributes to Frank Arok

An outpouring of tributes have emerged on social media following the passing of legendary Socceroos coach Frank Arok. Arok passed away in Serbia on Tuesday, 12 January 2021 due to illness at the age of 88. Born in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in 1932, he migrated to Australi

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Jackson Irvine joins Hibernian FC

Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine has a new home, signing for Scottish Premiership club Hibernian FC until the end of the season. There he will link up with one familiar face in Australian international teammate Martin Boyle, who has represented the club since 2015. Irv

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Vale Frank Arok

Football Australia is deeply saddened to have learned of the passing of former Socceroos coach and national football great, Mr Frank Arok AM. Arok passed away in Serbia on Tuesday, 12 January 2021 due to illness.

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Australia U-23's goalkeeper Tom Glover re-signs with Melbourne City

Australia U-23's shot-stopper Tom Glover has signed on with A-League side Melbourne City for an additional two seasons beyond the 2020/21 campaign. The 22-year-old has made 15 appearances for Australia U-23's since 2017 and was a mainstay in goals as Graham Arnold's side secu

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AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ dates confirmed

Theofficial dates for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023? have been locked in, with the competition set to be played in June and July. The tournament is scheduled to begin on 16 June 2023, with the Final set to be played a month later on 16 July 2023, which is the longest tourname

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Aussies Abroad: Dougall keeps his cool in impressive 'cupset'

Kenny Dougall scored a penalty to help secure Blackpool a famous FA Cup boilover over the weekend, while the other Aussies in third round action did not fare as successfully. Here is your wrap of everything the Socceroos got up to during their most recent club fixtures throug

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Socceroos discuss hopes for 2021

2021 has begun, so what are the Socceroos' hopes and dreams for the coming year? We caught up with Australian national team players Brad Smith, Bailey Wright, Danny Vukovic, Harry Souttar, Trent Sainsbury, Rhyan Grant and Mitch Duke to look ahead to 2021. In this Q and A, w

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Aussies Abroad Preview: FA Cup glamour ties beckon and Socceroos meet in Scotland, Belgium

Three Socceroos will be matching it with some of the world's top club outfits when they take on English Premier League opposition in this weekend's FA Cup Round 3. A couple of national team teammates will also take to the pitch in opposing colours when they meet in Scottish P

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Socceroos at Home: National team stars feature in A-League opening rounds

Four Australia U-23s representatives found themselves in the Matchweek 1 Team of the Week as some of the nation's most exciting young talent were given their chance to impress throughout the opening rounds of the 2020/21 A-League. Check out some of the action from the matches

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Aussies Abroad: A return to action throughout Europe

The first weekend of 2021 saw our Socceroos and U-23's return to action in some important contests. ...Unfortunately for their many of their clubs, results-wise it was a round to forget. ... Starting in Scotland, Tom Rogic was subbed on in the 84th minute as Celtic suffer

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Aussies Abroad: Socceroos prepare for crunch clashes with their clubs

Many of our Socceroos welcomed in 2021 across the globe and things are beginning to heat up as they reach the mid-point of their respective seasons. This weekend will see some continue their packed festive schedule, while for others, a briefer-than-usual winter break comes to

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'He's getting better daily': Milicic praises Genreau after historic derby triumph

AustraliaU-23's midfielder Denis Genreau delivered an impressive performance as Macarthur FC enjoyed a winning start to life in the A-League on Wednesday night. A 72nd-minute deflection off former Socceroos captain Mark Milligan turn the tides decisively in the Bulls' favour

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Melbourne City kick off season with a win as Metcalfe winner sinks Roar

Australia U-23's midfielder Connor Metcalfe struck the first goal of the 2020/21 A-League season as ten-man Melbourne City put their Grand Final sorrow behind them with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Brisbane Roar. Metcalfe netted his third career A-League goal in the 52nd minu

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The emerging U-23 talent within each A-League club to watch this season

The A-League 2020/21 Season is officially underway and with it comes a huge opportunity for Australia's next generation of young talent to prosper. With the widely discussed implications of the coronavirus and current five substitutions rule, the stage is set for youth to shi

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The best Socceroos club moments of 2020

2020 is almost behind us, so it is time to savour the best moments produced by your Socceroos this year. From show-stopping tussles in the Premier League, UEFA Champions League history, title wins near and far, and some amazing goals, Australia's finest stamped their mark on t