Mike Wise
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ESPN ⚽️ Editor
Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia
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The A-Liga Women’s Stock Up & Stocks Down are in.
This week:
📈 Big Jeff
📈 Foreign Strikers
📈Holly Mac
📉 No goals in two games
📉 No points in two games
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
The A-Liga Women’s Stock Up & Stocks Down are in.
This week:
📈 Big Jeff
📈 Foreign Strikers
📈Holly Mac
📉 No goals in two games
📉 No points in two games
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Stocks up, stocks down: Hopkins celebrates 200th game in style
Jeff Hopkins 200th game at the helm of an A-League Women's team went according to plan, while there's a familiar feeling of stagnation at the Wanderers.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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The A-Liga Women’s Stock Up & Stocks Down are in.
This week:
📈 Big Jeff
📈 Foreign Strikers
📈Holly Mac
📉 No goals in two games
📉 No points in two games
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
The A-Liga Women’s Stock Up & Stocks Down are in.
This week:
📈 Big Jeff
📈 Foreign Strikers
📈Holly Mac
📉 No goals in two games
📉 No points in two games
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
There is no graceful way to eat a mango pip.
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
There is no graceful way to eat a mango pip.
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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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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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November 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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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November 5, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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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.
And the outcome? As listed on Wikipedia: Emu victory.
November 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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.
And the outcome? As listed on Wikipedia: Emu victory.
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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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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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October 28, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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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October 28, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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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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October 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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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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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October 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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.
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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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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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October 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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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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October 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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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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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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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October 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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Refs standing their ground on decisions when called to the screen is rare. Fair play, Jared Gillett
October 19, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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.
www.espn.com.au
October 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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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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October 15, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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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www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
'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.
www.espn.com.au
October 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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Mondays are better with @thefarpostpod.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Mondays are better with @thefarpostpod.bsky.social
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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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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."
www.espn.com.au
October 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
Babe, wake up...
... the new Streets album just dropped.
... the new Streets album just dropped.
October 8, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Babe, wake up...
... the new Streets album just dropped.
... the new Streets album just dropped.
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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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October 7, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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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www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Hunters and Trophy Collectors: The Importance of the Jets' #Australia Cup.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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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October 7, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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Hunters and Trophy Collectors: The Importance of the Jets' #Australia Cup.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Hunters and Trophy Collectors: The Importance of the Jets' #Australia Cup.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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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+ 📺
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+ 📺
October 6, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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+ 📺
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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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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October 2, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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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