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Mike Wise @wisey9.bsky.social · 2d

There is no graceful way to eat a mango pip.

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Joey Lynch @joeylynchy.bsky.social · 3d

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It was a real treat to sit down with Juan Mata this week ahead of the Melbourne Derby.

He's done a lot in his career. 𝘈 𝘭𝘰𝘵. But he still loves to play the game. And no matter what happens, he's not going to let that change.

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From Chelsea and Man Utd, to Japan and Australia: Why Juan Mata can't quit soccer

At 37, Juan Mata has won just about everything you can in the soccer world. So why is he still chasing minutes in the far-flung Australian A-League?

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Alexander Abnos @anabnos.com · 5d

Soccer mayor.

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Mike Wise @wisey9.bsky.social · 4d

They're gonna have to banh mi from Ashfield.

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Mike Wise @wisey9.bsky.social · Nov 28

Banh Mi?

More like, you'll have to banh mi from eating these delicious sandwiches...

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Joey Lynch @joeylynchy.bsky.social · 5d

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With just two more international windows to go until Tony Popovic names his squad for the FIFA World Cup, the ESPN Sokkahroos Depth Chart is back.

Venezuela and Colombia await amidst a wave of injuries on the flanks.

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Socceroos Depth Chart: Rowles choice? Australia's left back dilemma

With injury clouds hanging over Jordy Bos, Aziz Behich and Jacob Italiano, is Kye Rowles the man to fill-in at left back for the Socceroos? Joey Lynch takes a look at who Tony Popovic should consider ...

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Brydon Coverdale @brydoncoverdale.bsky.social · 7d

On this day in 1932, the Australian military began the Emu War, a battle against emus that were threatening wheat crops in WA. The soldiers were armed with machine guns. The conflict lasted six weeks.

And the outcome? As listed on Wikipedia: Emu victory.

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Joey Lynch @joeylynchy.bsky.social · 12d

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Alex Badolato 📈
Max Caputo 📈
Filip Kurto 📈
Perth Glory 📉
Three shots on target across two weeks 📉

The ESPN A-Liga Men’s stock up and stock down is back for week two of the campaign.

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Stocks up, stocks down: Australia's latest wonderkid Alex Badolato

Garang Kuol, Nestory Irankunda and now Alex Badolato? Four goals in two games will do that to your A-League stocks...

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Joey Lynch @joeylynchy.bsky.social · 13d

Alongside the great @marissalordanic.bsky.social in @espnaustralia.bsky.social;

Viva la Dub. The A-Liga Femenina is back for another year and the Worldwide Leader is here to help you out with a team-by-team breakdown of all eleven sides.

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ESPN's must-read A-League Women 2025-26 team-by-team season preview

ESPN has run the rule of all 11 teams in this year's A-League Women to see what the future may bring for your favourite side.

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 14d

De Jong not impressed by Carvajal's provocation of Lamine Yamal, who was given a hostile welcome by Real Madrid fans on Sunday

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Barça's De Jong slams Carvajal for Yamal 'scene'

Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong criticized Dani Carvajal's provocation of Lamine Yamal at the end of an ill-tempered Clásico, which ended with both sets of players scuffling on the pitch after the game.

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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · 14d

Sunday was always going to be about a response for the #USWNT. It was imperfect, sure, but the Americans went from silos and islands to a more collective, controlling win over Portugal. They also did it while providing another glimpse of the future. They were back to some version of themselves.

Moultrie and Co. get Hayes' team back playing 'the USA way'

For a team that prides itself on playing "the USA way," Sunday's 3-1 win over Portugal was a good response to Thursday's shock loss.

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Joey Lynch @joeylynchy.bsky.social · 17d

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Observations from Montréal and Denver on the Sokkahroos' preparations for the FIFA World Cup - with words from Paul Okon and Hayden Foxe on squad selection and some of the logic behind it.

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Road to World Cup 2026: What the Socceroos learned in North America

A win, a loss, and a massive amount of intelligence gathered. Joey Lynch has the inside word on what impact the October window had on the Socceroos' World Cup plans.

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 19d

Rashford's been Barça's only ever-present forward this year & leads team in goal contributions. A look at how he's settling in ahead of big games v Olympiacos & Madrid, where he's improved & where Flick, the driving force behind his signing, wants more from him

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How Man United's Rashford has revitalized his career at Barcelona

At 27, Marcus Rashford should be entering his prime. And while that appeared unlikely 12 months ago, his move to Barça has seemingly reinvigorated his career.

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Joey Lynch @joeylynchy.bsky.social · 21d

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Week one of the A-Liga Hombres is in the books and, new in 2025-26, that means week one of the Worldwide Leader's 📈Stocks Up📈 and 📉Stocks Down📉 watch is also in - looking at the highs and lows of all twelve teams across the week.

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Stocks up, stocks down: Mariners start the season with a thriller

Sunday's F3 Derby produced one of the most stunning finishes in A-League history, while Ufuk Talay could already be in a bit of strife. Here's what you might have missed over the opening weekend.

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Mike Wise @wisey9.bsky.social · 22d

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Sam Tighe @stighefootball.bsky.social · 22d

Refs standing their ground on decisions when called to the screen is rare. Fair play, Jared Gillett

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Joey Lynch @joeylynchy.bsky.social · 24d

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Spoke with Nestory Irankunda after the game in Denver.

After two goalscoring windows, he feels like he belongs at the international level, with his sights set on what he wants to be the first of many FIFA World Cups.

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Socceroos phenom Nestory Irankunda ready to 'take on the world'

Nestory Irankunda now feels like he belongs at the international level, and has his sights set on the FIFA World Cup.

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Jeff Carlisle @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 25d

With ESPN colleague @joeylynchy.bsky.social... On an night when Christian Pulisic was forced off after 28 minutes, Haji Wright and Cristian Roldan made their cases for World Cup roster spots. #usmnt

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USMNT World Cup roster implications: Wright, Roldan make cases

Has Haji Wright guaranteed his World Cup spot? Jeff Carlisle and Joey Lynch take a look at the major talking points from the USMNT's 2-1 win over Australia.

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Joey Lynch @joeylynchy.bsky.social · 28d

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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup firmly in his sights, #Socceroos striker Mo Touré doesn't want to put a ceiling on what he can achieve, with a growing maturity off the field propelling his rising fortunes on it.

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'Sky's the limit' for in-form Socceroos star Touré

Socceroos striker Mohamed Touré has told ESPN that he doesn't want to put a ceiling on what he can achieve, with a growing maturity off the field propelling his rising fortunes on it.

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Poletti (they/them) @itspoletti.bsky.social · 28d

Mondays are better with @thefarpostpod.bsky.social

A screenshot of the Spotify play screen with an episode of The Far Post podcast titled "She's back"

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Joey Lynch @joeylynchy.bsky.social · 29d

From Montréal for @espnaustralia.bsky.social;

Tony Popovic once said a chance to ruin an opponent's fairytale was beautiful.

If he still feels the same way as #Socceroos boss, then beating Canada may have been one of the most magnificent victories he’s had.

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Socceroos spoil Canada's party as World Cup momentum grows

Canada's meeting with Australia in Montréal was supposed to be a homecoming and a celebration. Instead, the hosts got a rude introduction to "Popaball."

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Mike Wise @wisey9.bsky.social · Oct 8

Babe, wake up...

... the new Streets album just dropped.

Dr Mark E Hauber @thecowbirdlab.bsky.social · Oct 8

Reading it now!

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · Oct 7

After losing last season’s UWCL final, and with headlines about cost cutting perhaps painting a slightly misleading picture this summer, Barcelona wanted to start their European campaign with a bang. They did just that, Bayern the victims of a seven goal battering

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Beaten in the final last season, Barça begin UWCL with a bang

Barcelona played like they had something to prove in their 7-1 rout of Bayern Munich on Tuesday, sending out an ominous warning to their UWCL title rivals

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Joey Lynch @joeylynchy.bsky.social · Oct 7

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Hunters and Trophy Collectors: The Importance of the Jets' #Australia Cup.

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Newcastle Jets revival: Milligan bringing pride back to the Hunter

Does the Australia Cup represent the dawn of a new era for the Jets? Maybe. But the trophy is just reward for a fan base and region subjected to years of existential dread.

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ESPN Australia @espnaustralia.bsky.social · Oct 6

Your new home for the UEFA Women’s Champions League!!! ⚽

Don't miss the likes of Sam Kerr, Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord (and many more!) as our Matildas superstars take part in the world's premier women's competition.

Every match of the UEFA Women’s Champions League live on ESPN on D+ 📺

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Marissa Lordanic @marissalordanic.bsky.social · Oct 2

Guys. We're celebrating a very special birthday today. Happy 101st birthday to my beloved Olimpico featuring the history, the correct spelling, and some of my favourites 🥳

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Celebrating the Olimpico, one of soccer's most audacious goals

Oct. 2 is an auspicious date in soccer history: in 1924, the first goal direct from a corner was scored. Known forever as an Olimpico, here are some of the very best.

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