Socceroos News

Celeb picks for Caltex Socceroos' FIFA World Cup draw

Aussie fans will be glued to TV sets early on Saturday morning (AEDT) as the 2018 FIFA World Cup Draw is conducted in Russia. After the Socceroos' thrilling intercontinental win over Honduras in November, Australia and 31 other nations are heading to Russia for the greatest s

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Caltex Socceroo defender wins K-League fans award

Caltex Socceroo Matthew Jurman has capped off a fabulous 2017 by picking up the K-League Newcomer of the Year award, as voted by fans on www.kleagueunited.com. Signed from Sydney FC last January, the left-sided central defender immediately made an impact with his K-League club

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Aussies abroad: Leckie's crucial win, Cup success for Rogic

Mat Leckie helped his German outfit to a much-needed win in the Bundesliga overnight, while Tom Rogic was a late substitute in Celtic’s Scottish Cup Final win.

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Behich stunner sinks Popovic in Turkey

Caltex Socceroos wing-back Aziz Behich has continued his red-hot goal-scoring form to help his side to a crucial win in Turkey overnight. Behich netted Bursaspor’s opener in their 2-1 win over Tony Popovic’s Kardemir Karabuk, blasting home an eye-catching first-time strike fro

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Mooy's Huddersfield fall to red-hot Manchester City in EPL

Aaron Mooy has been unable to prevent his Premier League side falling to defeat at the hands of runaway leaders Manchester City. Huddersfield Town took the lead through an own-goal from City's Argentine defender Nicolas Otamendi in first half injury time, but Sergio Aguero lev

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Thriller as Bailey Wright wins battle of the Caltex Socceroos at Hull

Bailey Wright won the battle of the Caltex Socceroos after a thrilling comeback win for his Bristol City side at Jackson Irvine's Hull overnight in the English Championship. Hull City, featuring Caltex Socceroo Jackson Irvine in their starting XI, lost 3-2 to Wright’s side af

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Fresh injury concern for Caltex Socceroo hero after Aston Villa win

Caltex Socceroo captain Mile Jedinak had to be substituted off in Aston Villa’s 2-0 win over Ipswich Town in the English Championship overnight. Jedinak was in the starting XI but was subbed off after 26 minutes with an injury. Villa manager Steve Bruce hoped the injury w

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Ryan praised after Brighton's loss to Manchester United in Premier League

Brighton and Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton praised Caltex Socceroos keeper Mat Ryan for two key saves after his side's narrow 1-0 loss to Manchester United in the EPL overnight. In front of over 75,000 fans, United kept their 100% home record this season but the Seagulls

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Leckie on target in UEFA Europa League

Mathew Leckie got his name on the scoresheet but couldn't prevent his side falling to a loss in the Europa League on Friday (AEDT). The Caltex Socceroos attacker headed home Hertha Berlin’s opening goal against Athletic Bilbao at Estadio San Mamés. Unfortunately for Leckie

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Caltex Socceroos on the march in latest FIFA rankings

The Caltex Socceroos have risen to a four-year high of 39 in the latest FIFA rankings released for November. On the back of World Cup qualification, Australia return to the top 40 for the first time since early 2013. The national team sealed a place at Russia 2018 with an i

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Championship wrap: Jedinak helps Villa to fourth, Irvine starts

Caltex Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak got more minutes under the belt as Aston Villa climbed to fourth in the Championship with a 2-1 win over Sunderland on Wednesday morning (AEDT). Jedinak, the hero of Australia's intercontinental play-off win over Honduras, stepped in for t

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Ange Postecoglou’s top six games with the Caltex Socceroos

Ange Postecoglou took over the national team in November 2013. After his resignation today, we look at some of his stats and spotlight six great games during his time in charge of the Caltex Socceroos.

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Ange Postecoglou leaves an indelible mark on Australian football

Ange Postecoglou has brought the curtain down on his tenure as Caltex Socceroos coach. And what a ride it's been. He came into the job in unique circumstances. Rarely, if ever, has a coach guided his nation to a World Cup and not been given the opportunity to take them t

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Emotional Ange pays tribute to family after resigning as Caltex Socceroos boss

Ange Postecoglou has paid an emotional tribute to both his family and the Australian side as he announced his resignation as Caltex Socceroos coach. Postecoglou's tenure has come to an end just days after securing Australia's fourth consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance with a

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'Thanks Ange': Football world hails impact of Postecoglou

The football world has been quick to pay tribute to Ange Postecoglou following his shock decision to resign as coach of the Caltex Socceroos on Wednesday morning. Socceroos players, former players, media personalities and fans have all shown their support for Postecoglou, who