Kuwait gunning for three points
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Kuwait gunning for three points

Kuwait coach Goran Tufedgic may believe a draw will be a good result against the Socceroos in Canberra on Thursday, but will encourage his team to go for all three points given his team's position in the qualifying group.

We will rise to the challenge says Zullo
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We will rise to the challenge says Zullo

Queensland Roar’s exciting winger Michael Zullo believes this squad of players will rise to the challenge against Kuwait on Thursday night and prove the standard of the Hyundai A-League is strong.

Thompson keen to keep improving at international level
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Thompson keen to keep improving at international level

Newcastle Jets utility Matt Thompson is keen for an improved performance all round, if he earns another call up to the national team for the Asian Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on Thursday night.

Topor-Stanley hopeful of home-town match
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Topor-Stanley hopeful of home-town match

He didn’t know it at the time of his media appearance on Monday afternoon, but Nikolai Topor-Stanley’s chances of playing for the national team in his home city of Canberra, had just greatly improved.

Socceroos to play Republic of Ireland
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Socceroos to play Republic of Ireland

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today confirmed reports from Ireland that the Socceroos will play an international friendly against the Republic of Ireland in August.

Three points are a must says Moore
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Three points are a must says Moore

Socceroos captain for the match against Kuwait - Craig Moore - believes three points is a must for his team in Thursday night’s Asian Cup qualifier in Canberra.

FFA makes major structural changes around World Cup bid
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FFA makes major structural changes around World Cup bid

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today made a number of significant announcements concerning its Bid Team as it seeks to win the right to host the FIFA World Cup in either 2018 or 2022.

Youngsters can start insists Verbeek
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Youngsters can start insists Verbeek

Youngsters Daniel Mullen and Mitch Nichols will have just as much chance of starting for the Socceroos against Kuwait, as their more experienced counterparts insists coach Pim Verbeek.

12 Grand Finalists make Socceroos squad
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12 Grand Finalists make Socceroos squad

Socceroos Head Coach Pim Verbeek has selected a squad of 24 players for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2011 Qualifier match, presented by FOXTEL, against Kuwait in Canberra on Thursday 5 March (kick-off 8.00pm AEDT).

Australia and Japan to renew rivalry
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Australia and Japan to renew rivalry

The Australia and Japan rivalry will be renewed once again this year, following the draws for the AFC U-19 & U16 Championship 2010 Qualifying competitions over the weekend.

Trio get amongst the goals
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Trio get amongst the goals

Socceroos trio of Mile Jedinak, Scott McDonald and Scott Chipperfield were all on the mark for their respective teams over the weekend, with Jedinak and Chipperfield’s goals securing vital wins.

Wade calls on Canberra support
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Wade calls on Canberra support

For the first time in more than a decade the Socceroos are set to play an important international match in the nation's capital, making it the perfect opportunity for the people of Canberra to show their support for the round ball game.

The Silent Assassin
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The Silent Assassin

Quiet, reserved and deadly; DANNY ALLSOPP may not make the headlines but he’s firing Melbourne to victory yet again this season

Ready to return
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Ready to return

Heading back to Australian shores, JOEL PORTER is determined to feature in the scorer’s charts and return to the Socceroos fold

Australia remain unbeaten after draw with Japan
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Australia remain unbeaten after draw with Japan

The Socceroos took another giant step towards a berth at the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa, picking up a valuable point against Japan at the Yokohama International Stadium.