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Caltex Socceroos training camp: Re-cap of the first week in Turkey

Graham Arnold has had his squad hard at work in the first week of the Caltex Socceroos’ training camp in Antayla in Turkey. In Arnold’s first camp in the build-up to January’s AFC Asian Cup, the 30-man squad – which has a mix of new faces and established stars - have been work

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The man Vukovic credits for turning his career around

A couple of years ago Danny Vukovic could only dream of playing in one of Europe’s big club competitions. But after a sensational first season abroad with Belgian club RKC Genk, the Caltex Socceroos gloveman will get that chance in this season’s Europa League. HUMBLED AND H

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‘Humbled and honoured’: Genreau taking Caltex Socceroos chance in his stride

The last thing Denis Genreau expected when he made the move to PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie at the start of the season was for it to lead to a call-up to the Caltex Socceroos. But that’s exactly what happened for the 19-year-old playmaker, who has been relishing every minute o

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Caltex Socceroos great inspiring Langerak's Japanese journey

Mitch Langerak might have anticipated a partial release in pressure upon leaving the cauldron of European football in January but, in Japan, he has lofty expectations to meet. The eight-cap Caltex Socceroo has spent the past eight months establishing himself as Nagoya Grampus'

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Arnold impressed with intensity in Caltex Socceroos training camp

Caltex Socceroos boss Graham Arnold has been delighted with the "togetherness" and competitive spirit on show amid a keenly contested week-long training camp in Turkey. Arnold is overseeing a 31-man squad in Antalya – the site of Australia's pre-FIFA World Cup™ base – includin

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Oar becomes free agent after being released by APOEL

Tommy Oar has terminated his contract with Cypriot First Division club APOEL. The 28-cap Caltex Socceroo had been plying his trade in Cyprus since June 2017, following previous stints for FC Utrecht in the Netherlands and Ipswich Town in England. After starting out at Brisb

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Back in Antalya: the best pictures from Graham Arnold's first training camp

It's been a big week so far for the Caltex Socceroos. The team returned their 2018 FIFA World Cup base in Antalya at the start of the week to commence the Graham Arnold era. READ: Aussie boys taking Scotland by storm READ: Degenek on a 'dream come true' READ: Dougall carr

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‘I learnt that I can mix myself with the best’: how FIFA World Cup transformed Josh Risdon

Josh Risdon was watching on at home when the Caltex Socceroos won the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. Three years on, he was one of Australia's brightest performers at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Risdon cut his teeth against the likes of Antoine Griezmann and Christian Eriksen in Russia a

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Arnie will go 'above and beyond' to help young Caltex Socceroos talent: Ryan

Graham Arnold is the perfect mentor for an emerging cluster of young Caltex Socceroos players, according to Mathew Ryan. The Caltex Socceroos boss famously handed a teenage Ryan his first professional football chance for Central Coast Mariners eight years ago. Now a stalwar

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Kewell reveals reasons behind Notts County switch

An ambitious Harry Kewell is relishing the challenge of rejuvenating Notts County after signing on as the ailing League Two club's new head coach last week. The Caltex Socceroos great left Crawley Town to replace Kevin Nolan following the Magpies' slow start to the campaign,

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Much more than raw pace: Mabil reveals how Europe has changed him as a player

Searing pace can often be a double-edged sword for a footballer – just ask Awer Mabil. The former Adelaide United flyer hit the first speed bumps of his fledgling career after leaving the city of churches for FC Midtjylland in 2015. READ: Aussie boys taking Scotland by stor

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Dougall carrying the torch for Caltex Socceroos seeking to break through

Kenny Dougall was once a name that disappeared off the radar for even the most ardent of Caltex Socceroos fans. Not so for Graham Arnold, who has brought the Brisbane-born midfielder back into the national team fold for his first ever training camp. READ: Aussie boys taking

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Throwback Thursday: "No words to describe how I feel" says Cahill after Caltex Socceroos debut

Tuesday November 20 is set to be an emotional night for Tim Cahill as he makes what will be his final appearance in a Caltex Socceroos jersey against Lebanon in Sydney. Should he get on the pitch at ANZ Stadium, Cahill will make his 108th appearance in the Green and Gold in an

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Trevor Morgan names Joeys squad for Malaysia mission

Joeys Head Coach Trevor Morgan has confirmed the 23 players he’s selected to represent Australia at the 2018 AFC U16 Championship in Malaysia, which kicks off later this month. Morgan, who over the past two months has overseen training camps in New South Wales and Victoria wit

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Opposition Watch: Korea Republic tastes glory at Asian Games

The Caltex Socceroos are likely to face a confident Korea Republic in November after the Taegeuk Warriors’ exploits at the 2018 Asian Games. Graham Arnold’s first match on home soil will be against Korea at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on November 17 in a crucial warm-up clash