In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; On examining games in vacuums, as part of a window, as a broader trend, and sometimes doing all of it at the same time. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .

That doll from Lift Off is going to open the batting for Australia...

In @espnaustralia.bsky.social We’ve all noticed it; players called into the Socceroos often sit in their first camp Why? Well, sometimes there’s an established starter Why else? I spoke with Hayden Foxe, Max Balard, Cammy Devlin, and Kai Trewin to learn more 🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story....

In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; The A-Liga Women’s Stock Up & Stocks Down are in. This week: 📈 Big Jeff 📈 Foreign Strikers 📈Holly Mac 📉 No goals in two games 📉 No points in two games 🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .

There is no graceful way to eat a mango pip.

In @espnaustralia.bsky.social It was a real treat to sit down with Juan Mata this week ahead of the Melbourne Derby. He's done a lot in his career. 𝘈 𝘭𝘰𝘵. But he still loves to play the game. And no matter what happens, he's not going to let that change. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

Soccer mayor.

In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; With just two more international windows to go until Tony Popovic names his squad for the FIFA World Cup, the ESPN Sokkahroos Depth Chart is back. Venezuela and Colombia await amidst a wave of injuries on the flanks. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

On this day in 1932, the Australian military began the Emu War, a battle against emus that were threatening wheat crops in WA. The soldiers were armed with machine guns. The conflict lasted six weeks. And the outcome? As listed on Wikipedia: Emu victory.

In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; Alex Badolato 📈 Max Caputo 📈 Filip Kurto 📈 Perth Glory 📉 Three shots on target across two weeks 📉 The ESPN A-Liga Men’s stock up and stock down is back for week two of the campaign. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .

Alongside the great @marissalordanic.bsky.social in @espnaustralia.bsky.social; Viva la Dub. The A-Liga Femenina is back for another year and the Worldwide Leader is here to help you out with a team-by-team breakdown of all eleven sides. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .

De Jong not impressed by Carvajal's provocation of Lamine Yamal, who was given a hostile welcome by Real Madrid fans on Sunday www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Sunday was always going to be about a response for the #USWNT. It was imperfect, sure, but the Americans went from silos and islands to a more collective, controlling win over Portugal. They also did it while providing another glimpse of the future. They were back to some version of themselves.

In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; Observations from Montréal and Denver on the Sokkahroos' preparations for the FIFA World Cup - with words from Paul Okon and Hayden Foxe on squad selection and some of the logic behind it. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

Rashford's been Barça's only ever-present forward this year & leads team in goal contributions. A look at how he's settling in ahead of big games v Olympiacos & Madrid, where he's improved & where Flick, the driving force behind his signing, wants more from him www.espn.com/soccer/story...

In @espnaustralia.bsky.social' Week one of the A-Liga Hombres is in the books and, new in 2025-26, that means week one of the Worldwide Leader's 📈Stocks Up📈 and 📉Stocks Down📉 watch is also in - looking at the highs and lows of all twelve teams across the week. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .

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In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; Spoke with Nestory Irankunda after the game in Denver. After two goalscoring windows, he feels like he belongs at the international level, with his sights set on what he wants to be the first of many FIFA World Cups. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

With ESPN colleague @joeylynchy.bsky.social... On an night when Christian Pulisic was forced off after 28 minutes, Haji Wright and Cristian Roldan made their cases for World Cup roster spots. #usmnt www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Axcloosive In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; With the 2026 FIFA World Cup firmly in his sights, #Socceroos striker Mo Touré doesn't want to put a ceiling on what he can achieve, with a growing maturity off the field propelling his rising fortunes on it. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

Mondays are better with @thefarpostpod.bsky.social

From Montréal for @espnaustralia.bsky.social; Tony Popovic once said a chance to ruin an opponent's fairytale was beautiful. If he still feels the same way as #Socceroos boss, then beating Canada may have been one of the most magnificent victories he’s had. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

Babe, wake up... ... the new Streets album just dropped.

After losing last season’s UWCL final, and with headlines about cost cutting perhaps painting a slightly misleading picture this summer, Barcelona wanted to start their European campaign with a bang. They did just that, Bayern the victims of a seven goal battering www.espn.com/soccer/story...

In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; Hunters and Trophy Collectors: The Importance of the Jets' #Australia Cup. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .

Your new home for the UEFA Women’s Champions League!!! ⚽ Don't miss the likes of Sam Kerr, Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord (and many more!) as our Matildas superstars take part in the world's premier women's competition. Every match of the UEFA Women’s Champions League live on ESPN on D+ 📺

Guys. We're celebrating a very special birthday today. Happy 101st birthday to my beloved Olimpico featuring the history, the correct spelling, and some of my favourites 🥳 www.espn.com.au/soccer/story...

Champions League talking points for @espn.com —Mbappé covering Madrid cracks? —What's eating Liverpool? —Julian Álvarez: Underrated? —What did PSG teach us in beating Barça? —Højlund "back"?

The Beautiful Game

It’s John Sheridan’s birthday today. You remember him. Midfielder. Playmaker. And scorer of one of the sauciest set pieces you could ever wish to see.

Hey a thing I really don’t want to get lost here is that while Tylenol doesn’t cause autism, IT’S FINE TO BE AUTISTIC. Let’s not grant them the premise that autism should be eradicated in our way to correct the science, okay? Okay.

Wait. So he *wasn't* the guy who invented Kirks soft drinks?!? Then why is everyone so mad?

In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; Listening to him speak, there’s a feeling that Juan Mata feels he has unfinished business in the A-Liga Men. After two straight Grand Final defeats, Victory definitely has unfinished business. But will they help each other? 🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story...

Time to break out the chart

In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; If you had even the slightest bit of connection to Australian football, it was almost impossible not to get swept up in all the excitement; I have seen the future, and the future involves golazos. But what’s next for da yoof? 🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; The Championship is nearly upon us, so here’s your catch-up, or refresh, on it all. Insight into broadcast, vision, subsidies, prize money, two years tops (?), and more, with words from Football Australia’s Nathan Godfrey. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .

War and a temporary ceasefire

Australia has seen a sharp increase in ⚽ exports recently. So where are the Aussies Abroad plying their trade? READ MORE 📝 : spr.ly/63326AB0aY

In @espnaustralia.bsky.social; Alessandro Circati talent gave him a choice at the international level: the #Socceroos or Italy. And in a twist, Australia might just have an Azzuri legend in Gianluigi Buffon to thank for securing the defender’s services. 🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

HERE WE GO! Looks like Thomas Partey has signed with #LAFC.

HERE WE GO! Looks like Thomas Partey has signed with #LAFC.

I don't think Bob Katter should come out as Lebanese until he's ready

here’s the written version of tonight’s 7:30 Report about The Flying Bats and LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sport 🏳️‍⚧️ if you’d like to turn your support into action, sign our petition calling for protections for ALL women and gender-diverse people in football! #footballforall www.theflyingbats.com/petition

Things be Grim at Man United...

tonight my club The Flying Bats, the biggest LGBTQIA+ football club in Aus, will be on ABC’s 7:30 Report. the story follows the harassment we’ve faced by anti-trans campaigners over the past 2 years, as told by our players. we’d love you all to watch, share & support! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🦇⚽️ #footballforall

"The key isn't just copying what works in the men's game. It's choosing what works for the women's game..." www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...

Slightly diminish a band: Corn

More on the upheaval at Football Australia. www.espn.com.au/soccer/story...