Socceroos News

'Things happen for a reason': How Ryan proved his fitness in time for Arsenal debut

Maty Ryan was left with mixed emotions after his dream debut for Arsenal ended in a deflating 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday. ... Post-game, the Socceroos goalkeeper shared how he battled injury in order to prove himself fit for a first Premier League appearance since Dece

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Social media reacts to Maty Ryan's 'impressive' Arsenal debut

Maty Ryan's dream debut may have seen him get off to a less-than-ideal start, but the Socceroos goalkeeper was still labelled one of Arsenal's best following their 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday. After conceding an unfortunate deflected effort after just 74 seconds, Ry

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Aussies Abroad: Arsenal debut for Ryan as Boyle fires home brace for Hibernian

Maty Ryan achieved his boyhood dream after he made his Arsenal debut against Aston Villa over the weekend as Martin Boyle spurred his Hibernian to victory in the Scottish Premiership. One of the most pivotal moments in Ryan's career arrived on Saturday after he made his debut

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Harry Souttar signs new long-term deal with Stoke City

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar has signed a new long-term deal with Stoke City, which will reportedly keep him at the club until mid-2025. The 22-year-old's new contract comes after his impressive season so far where he's featured in 21 Championship matches for the Potters.

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Aussies Abroad Preview: Arteta's Ryan update ahead of potential Arsenal debut

Maty Ryan could line up for his Arsenal debut when they take on Aston Villa this weekend, while Awer Mabil's Midtjylland and Milos Degenek's Red Star Belgrade recommence their campaigns as their winter breaks conclude. Lifelong Arsenal supporter Maty Ryan could make his Arsena

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Graham Arnold opens up on Rukavytsya's Socceroos chances

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has warmed to suggestions that Nikita Rukavytsya could be involved in the national team set up once again when they return to FIFA World Cup qualifying action next month. Rukavytsya's form for Israeli side Maccabi Haifa has seen him win plenty of

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The Arsenal legend that inspired Mat Ryan to support the Gunners

It has been well shared over the last few weeks how Mat Ryan's move to his boyhood club Arsenal is a dream come true. However in an interesting chat with Arsenal.com, the Socceroos goalkeeper recalled the story of the moment that converted him into a Gunners fan for life.

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Rhyan Grant's mullet to be chopped for charity

One of Australian sports' most famous mullets is set for the chop with Socceroo Rhyan Grant taking part in this years' 'World's Greatest Shave' to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. The man who secured Sydney FC's record breaking fifth A-League Championship by scoring t

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Craig Goodwin concludes loan spell with Abha

Socceroos winger Craig Goodwin confirmed overnight that his loan deal with Saudi Premier League club Abha has come to an end. However the 29-year-old is set to remain in the competition as he returns to his parent club Al-Wehda. ... During the 2019/20 season at Al-Weh

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Aussies Abroad: Martin Boyle makes it two in two for Hibs

Socceroos forward Martin Boyle scored and set up another as Hibernian returned to third in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday morning (AEDT). Jackson Irvine also continued to impress during his fifth appearance for his new club, playing 90 minutes alongside Boyle who found

Maty Ryan in his first Arsenal training session

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Maty Ryan faces race against time to make Arsenal debut

Manager Mikel Arteta revealed that Maty Ryan will have to overcome a minor muscle issue if he is to be in contention to make his Premier League debut for Arsenal this weekend. The Gunners were defeated 2-1 by Wolves on Wednesday morning (AEDT) in a match that saw them finish

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From a foiled homecoming to training with Kewell: How Irvine rebounded from ten-month hiatus

When Jackson Irvine trudged off the pitch after a 5-1 defeat to Stoke City in March 2020, no one could have predicted what his next ten months had in store. ...-forward 315 days to January 2021, the Socceroos midfielder started for Scottish side Hibernian just days after ann

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Socceroos Podcast | Jackson Irvine: 10 month journey back to football

On the latest episode of The Socceroos Podcast we chat with Socceroo cap #568, Jackson Irvine. After spending 10 months without playing a game of football, Jackson Irvine recently signed with Scottish Premiership side Hibernian where he's already made an impact alongside fell

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Mitchell Duke returns to Western Sydney Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers have this evening announced the return of Socceroos striker Mitchell Duke on loan for the remainder of the A-League season. Duke captained the club last season before departing for Saudi Professional League club Al-Taawoun. The Western Sydney-

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Aussies Abroad: Irvine assists Boyle in Scotland as Hrustic overcomes Leckie in Bundesliga

Jackson Irvine assisted both of Hibernian's goals in their Scottish Premiership victory as Ajdin Hrustic and his Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Mathew Leckie's Hertha Berlin. Meanwhile, Nikita Rukavytsya continued his purple patch with a nine-minute brace for Maccabi Haifa while