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Caltex Socceroos’ friendly against Oman finalised

Football Federation Australia (FFA), together with the Oman Football Association, has finalised the match arrangements for the Caltex Socceroos’ pre-AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ international friendly against Oman. Australia, coached by Graham Arnold, will play Oman, coached by fo

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'Influential' Irvine hailed after star turn

Hull City boss Nigel Adkins sung the praises of midfield star Jackson Irvine following his important double on Thursday morning (AEDT). Irvine - thriving in an advanced midfield role at Hull - scored twice in the club’s 2-1 Championship win at Preston North End. AUSSIES ABR

First Caltex Socceroos training session in the UAE.

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In pictures: Caltex Socceroos' first training session in the UAE

The Caltex Socceroos have wasted little time getting down to business after their arrival in the UAE, with coach Graham Arnold putting his squad through their first session. With just under two weeks until the first group match against Jordan, every session is crucial to ensur

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Ikonomidis out to 'bring something new' to the Caltex Socceroos

Caltex Socceroos midfielder Chris Ikonomidis has set his sights on adding an extra dimension to Graham Arnold’s attacking game plan at AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. The 23-year-old was one of 13 players to take part in the Caltex Socceroos’ first training session in the United Arab

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Aussies Abroad: Irvine bags a brace as Ryan denies Arsenal

Jackson Irvine will head to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ full of confidence after netting a double in Hull City’s 2-1 Championship win over Preston North End on Thursday morning (AEDT). Hull extended their unbeaten run to six matches with the triumph at Deepdale, set up by Irvi

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James Jeggo added to Caltex Socceroos squad for AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has confirmed that Austria-based midfielder James Jeggo will replace Aaron Mooy in the Caltex Socceroos squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates. READY TO DELIVER: Ikonomidis hungry for AFC Asian Cup 2019 chance SETT

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Aussies Abroad: Vukovic's Genk cruise to another win in Belgium

Caltex Socceroos goalkeeper Danny Vukovic remains in excellent form heading towards next month’s AFC Asian Cup after another superb display in Belgium on Monday morning (AEST). Vukovic kept another clean sheet as his Genk side prevailed 2-0 on the road over AS Eupen. The vi

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Aussies Abroad: Rogic returns in Celtic win as Irvine’s Hull win a thriller

Tom Rogic made a full return to Celtic’s first team on Sunday morning (AEDT) in a pleasing sign for Graham Arnold with the AFC Asian Cup 2019 quickly approaching. Rogic got through 90 minutes in the heart of midfield after missing Celtic’s last two fixtures due to the manageme

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When are your Caltex Socceroos in action this weekend?

Need your Caltex Socceroos fix this weekend? We've got you covered. Here's where our Aussies abroad and on the home front are plying their trade across the weekend. All times in AEDT. THE ANNOUNCEMENT: Australia's AFC Asian Cup 2019 squad revealed THE TIME IS NOW: Th

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'You learn to be a serial winner': how tough Norwegian challenges have made Gersbach stronger

Alex Gersbach’s road to the Caltex Socceroos squad has not been an easy one. Since sealing a dream European move to Norwegian giants Rosenborg from Sydney FC back in 2016, Gersbach has struggled to find first-team football in a quality side. THE ANNOUNCEMENT: Australia's AF

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A trip down memory lane for Caltex Socceroo Amini

For Mustafa Amini the Caltex Socceroos’ AFC Asian Cup 2019 campaign is going to be like going back in time. This time seven years ago Amini was plying his trade as a fresh-faced midfielder in the Hyundai A-League for Graham Arnold’s Central Coast Mariners. THE ANNOUNCEMENT:

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Mature Ikonomidis ready to deliver for Caltex Socceroos at AFC Asian Cup

Chris Ikonomidis says he’s a mentally stronger player now than the last time he played for the Caltex Socceroos and believes his playing style is perfect for Graham Arnold’s attacking philosophy. The Perth Glory attacker was on Thursday named in Australia’s 23-player squad for

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Caltex Socceroos boss Arnold expects 'to win every game' at AFC Asian Cup 2019

Caltex Socceroos coach Graham Arnold said he expects his side "to win every game" at AFC Asian Cup 2019 as Australia look to defend their crown. Buoyed by what he has seen from his new-look attacking team since taking charge, Arnold unveiled a 23-man squad on Thursday for the

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Attacking options and experience highlight Caltex Socceroos’ AFC Asian Cup squad

Graham Arnold has left little doubt to how the Caltex Socceroos will approach their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ title defence next month. The Caltex Socceroos boss named his 23-player squad for the tournament on Thursday, mixed with plenty of big-game experience and fresh faces lo

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The men looking to cement their spots in the Caltex Socceroos set-up at AFC Asian Cup 2019

A blend of experience and youth was on full display as Graham Arnold announced his 23-man AFC Asian Cup 2019 squad on Thursday. And while the likes of captain Mark Milligan (73 caps), Robbie Kruse (69), Mathew Leckie (59) and Maty Ryan (49) have represented the Caltex Socceroo