Tommy Oar in action for the Socceroos against Saudi Arabia.
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Asian Cup attack set in stone

If you consider Josh Brillante a defender and Tommy Oar a forward, there were only six midfielders in the squad named to face the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in friendlies last month.

Postecoglou watches on during the Socceroos' World Cup group match against Chile.
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Ange in 'pre-season' mode ahead of 2015

Ange Postecoglou has described his constant tinkering and experimenting with his squad as his “pre-season” to ensure the Socceroos are ready for January's Asian Cup and World Cup qualifiers later in 2015.

Socceroos legend Johnny Warren.
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Late, great Johnny Warren to be commemorated

To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the passing of former Socceroos Captain Johnny Warren, Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that for the upcoming round of the Hyundai A-League, clubs will remember the life and times of Johnny Warren in a number of ways, the

Aaron Mooy takes a free kick against Chinese Tapei at the EAFF East Asian Cup.
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Hyundai A-League standard has risen: Ange

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says their strong Hyundai A-League form and ability to fit into the Socceroos’ new style was the catalyst behind surprise international re-calls for Mitch Nichols and Aaron Mooy.

The Socceroos ahead of their international against UAE.
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Ange: selection experiments vital for future success

Ange Postecoglou insists he is obliged to continue experimenting in the lead-up to the Asian Cup after shaking things up with his latest Socceroo squad.

Stefan Mauk on the ball when the Olyroos last played Japan at the AFC U-22 Championship.
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Vidmar names Olyroo squad for upcoming internationals

Olyroos Head Coach Aurelio Vidmar today named a 22-man squad to play high profile matches against Brazil, China PR and Korea Republic in a Four-Nation International Friendly tournament in Wuhan, China from 14-18 November 2014.

Stefan Mauk on the ball when the Olyroos last played Japan at the AFC U-22 Championship.
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Vidmar names Olyroo squad for upcoming internationals

Olyroos Head Coach Aurelio Vidmar today named a 22-man squad to play high profile matches against Brazil, China PR and Korea Republic in a Four-Nation International Friendly tournament in Wuhan, China from 14-18 November 2014.

Mitch Nichols in action when the Socceroos played Japan at last year's EAFF East Asian Cup.
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Postecoglou names 23-man squad for Japan clash

Socceroos head coach Ange Postecoglou has named a 23-man squad to take on Japan in Osaka later this month, in the last international friendly before Australia hosts the Asian Cup 2015 Australia in January.

Mile Jedinak leaves the pitch after receiving a red card.
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Jedinak sees red in loss to Black Cats

Socceroos and Crystal Palace captain Mile Jedinak was given his marching orders this morning after receiving two yellow cards in the Eagles 3-1 loss to Sunderland.

Tomi Juric celebrates his decisive goal in the AFC Champions League final.
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Juric eyes Asian Cup after ACL success

Tomi Juric hopes his goal which ultimately landed Western Sydney Wanderers FC a historic AFC Champions League title can provide a timely springboard for his international career with January’s AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 firmly on the horizon.

Johnny Warren is honoured with the Centennial Medal of honour in 2004.
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Johnny would be happy

In a year when football smashed club attendance and ratings records and the Socceroos took on the world’s best in the spiritual home of football, Brazil, at a World Cup, and in a week when the Wanderers rocked Riyadh and brought home an Asian Champions League trophy… it’s worth r

Socceroos James Troisi and Mark Bresciano in training at the World Cup.
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Aussies abroad: Bresciano, Troisi on target in wins

The Wanderers weren't the only players flying the Aussie flag overseas this weekend with a couple of Socceroos finding the back of the net for their clubs.

Nathan Burns has been a standout for Wellington Phoenix this season.
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Socceroo bolters for the Asian Cup

With the AFC Asian Cup on Australian soil just a couple of months away, Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou will be keeping an eye on every player to see who will make his final squad.

Masato Kudo of Japan and Yu Dabao of China compete for the ball during the EAFF East Asian Cup.
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China recharged for Asian Cup in Oz

It is just over ten years ago when China came close to becoming Asian champion. Even without playing Japan in the final, the atmosphere at Beijing Worker's Stadium, was always going to be as raw as those famous winds that early spring brings.

Mile Jedinak fires home a penalty for Crystal Palace.
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Aussies abroad update

Plenty of Aussies around the globe were in action this weekend, with big Robbie Cornthwaite taking the plaudits in the K-League after a brilliant brace.