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Risdon hoping to battle Blue Samurai

Defender Josh Risdon is excited by the 2018 FIFA World Cup draw that saw the Caltex Socceroos placed against Asian heavyweights Japan.

Liverpool defender Brad Smith tries to win the ball from Bournemouth's Matt Ritchie.

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Aussies abroad: Smith starts for Liverpool in EPL

A couple of key Caltex Socceroos were in action in the English Premier League including a starting XI spot for defender Brad Smith as Liverpool won again.

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Heartbreak for Rogic in Old Firm classic

Socceroo Tom Rogic scored an extra-time equaliser but blazed his penalty in the shootout over the crossbar as Celtic were knocked out in the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup by Rangers on Sunday.

Defender Ryan McGowan celebrates scoring in the Chinese Super League.

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Aussies abroad: McGowan scores against ACL champions

There were plenty of Aussie goal scorers across Asia over the weekend. Here's the wrap of how our overseas contingent fared for their clubs.

Young Aussie Kenneth Dougall in action for Sparta Rotterdam.

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Aussie set to play in Eredivisie

Young Aussie Kenneth Dougall’s Sparta Rotterdam has been promoted to the Eredivisie after a stunning season in the Dutch second division.

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Caltex Socceroos v Japan: epic moments in the rivalry

August 31 looms as another gripping chapter in the rivalry between the Caltex Socceroos and Japan. We look at the history of one of Asia’s biggest rivalries.

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Socceroos v Japan: great moments in the rivalry

As the Caltex Socceroos prepare to face Japan in Melbourne on Tuesday night we look at the history of one of Asia’s biggest rivalries.

Japan's Shinji Okazaki unleashes a shot on goal during a friendly against the Socceroos in 2014.

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Leicester City's Japanese star eyes Socceroos clashes

Leicester City's Japanese striker Shinji Okazaki says he's spoken with his Foxes teammate and former Socceroo Mark Schwarzer about meeting Australia again in World Cup qualifiers for Russia 2018.

Thailand pose for a team photo prior to a 2014 Asian Cup Qualifier against Lebanon.

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Thais' note to Socceroos: 'we have good players too'

Asian football expert @JohnnyDuerden caught up with Thailand's national team representatives after the south-east Asian nation drew the Socceroos in the final round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Socceroo Robbie Kruse fights for the ball with Japan's Masato Morishige in a 2014 friendly.

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Japan 'amazed' to draw Socceroos again

After being drawn with Australia in the final round of FIFA World Cup qualification for the third time in succession on Tuesday, Japan's representative in Kuala Lumpur was both shocked and not surprised.

The Socceroos' group for the final stage of AFC qualifying for Russia 2018.

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Socceroos' 2018 World Cup qualifying path unveiled

The Socceroos will renew its rivalry with Japan in the final round of 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying after the draw was conducted by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) tonight in Kuala Lumpur.

Here are the nations the Socceroos will face in the final phase of AFC qualifying for Russia 2018.

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Meet the Socceroos' WC qualifier opponents

The draw has been made, so meet the five nations the Socceroos will play in the final round of AFC 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The Caltex Socceroos will learn of their opponents for World Cup Qualification on Tuesday night.

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How Tuesday's FIFA World Cup draw works

On Tuesday night (April 12) in Kuala Lumpur, the draw for the final round of AFC 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will be made, with Caltex Socceroos eagerly awaiting the outcome.

Tim Cahill's Hangzhou suffered a 1-0 loss to Tianjin Teda in the CSL.

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Aussies abroad: Star Socceroos upstaged in China

Aleksandar Jovanovic's team defeated Caltex Socceroos Tim Cahill and Matthew Spiranovic's side in China on Sunday, in one of two Aussie versus Aussie clashes in Asia this weekend.