Austalian XI

Covering Australian football abroad 🇦🇺

[CommBank Socceroos @Socceroos]

A record-breaking night at Suncorp Stadium 🥹🏟️

Tonight's attendance is the largest ever for a football match in Queensland 👏

#Socceroos #QLDFootballSeries2026

[Austalian XI @AustralianXI_]

Circati game by numbers 🇦🇺v🇧🇷:

⏰ 90’ played
⚽️ 1 goal
🎯 1 assist
🧱 6 defensive contributions
🇦🇺 3 recoveries

22 years old 🤩

[Football360.com.au @football360au]

Frank Farina had a front-row seat to the rise of Australia's Golden Generation. Now, he believes history could be repeating itself 👀🇦🇺

Tony Popovic isn't getting carried away just yet: https://t.co/BbnWLPj4he

[Austalian XI @AustralianXI_]

This game is a positive despite the loss!

We were missing three key players and gave it to Brazil for 70 minutes.

Yes some players played poorly, but that happens and we move on.

Exciting times ahead 💛

[Austalian XI @AustralianXI_]

🇦🇺Australia vs Brazil 🇧🇷 Player Ratings

🟡 Patrick Beach: 5/10
🟢 Lucas Herrington: 7/10
🟢 Allesandro Circati: 8/10 ⚽️ 🅰️
🟡 Harry Souttar: 6/10
🟡Jacob Italiano: 5/10
🟡 Aziz Behich: 6/10

🔴 Jackson Irvine: 3/10
🔴 Paul Okon-Engstler: 3/10

🟡 Nestory Irankunda: 5/10
🟡 Connor Metcalfe: 6/10 ⚽️
🔴 Tete Yengi: 3/10

Subs:
🟢 69’ Riley McGree: 7/10

The rest: N/A: 80’+

[Austalian XI @AustralianXI_]

🇦🇺Australia vs Brazil 🇧🇷 Player Ratings

🟡 Patrick Beach: 5/10
🟢 Lucas Herrington: 7/10
🟢 Allesandro Circati: 8/10 ⚽️ 🅰️
🟡 Harry Souttar: 6/10
🟡Jacob Italiano: 5/10
🟡 Aziz Behich: 6/10

🔴 Jackson Irvine: 3/10
🔴 Paul Okon-Engstler: 3/10

🟡 Nestory Irankunda: 5/10
🟡 Connor Metcalfe: 6/10 ⚽️
🔴 Tete Yengi: 3/10

Subs:
🟢 69’ Riley McGree: 7/10

The rest: N/A: 80’+

[CommBank Socceroos @Socceroos]

Defeat in Brisbane.

We gave it our all against Brazil 💪

#Socceroos #QLDFootballSeries2026

[Austalian XI @AustralianXI_]

Metcalfe has given us some great moments and I’ll always respect him for the work ethic he has.

But I think it’s time we acknowledge that McGree is leaps and bounds a better player.

[Austalian XI @AustralianXI_]

Circati that was rather Brazilian of you 😂

[Rising Stars XI @RisingStarXI]

🇦🇺📸 PHOTO OF THE SEASON.

[Austalian XI @AustralianXI_]

Nestory Irankunda vs Brazil ✨

⏰ 76 minutes
⚽️ 1 goal
🪄 1 big chance created
💫 2 progressive Carries

World Class 🔥

[Austalian XI @AustralianXI_]

Lucas Herrington vs Brazil 🇦🇺

⏰ 95 minutes
🎯 89% pass accuracy (32/26)
🧱 9 defensive contributions
⚔️ 3/3 duels won

19 years old ✨💫

[Austalian XI @AustralianXI_]

Lucas Herrington vs Brazil 🇦🇺

⏰ 95 minutes
🎯 89% pass accuracy (32/26)
🧱 9 defensive contributions
⚔️ 3/3 duels won

19 years old ✨💫

[CommBank Socceroos @Socceroos]

A special player 🌟

#Socceroos #QLDFootballSeries2026

[Austalian XI @AustralianXI_]

IRANKUNDA 🔥🔥🔥

[Austalian XI @AustralianXI_]

Colorado rapids have found the method 😂

[AusFootHQ @ALeagueHQ]

🚨🇦🇺NEW: The Colorado Rapids have signed Akol Akon (17) from Sydney FC. 🇺🇸⚡️

[@RMSoccerJournal]

[Austalian XI @AustralianXI_]

Yet another player the Australian football ecosystem has failed.

[Football360.com.au @football360au]

Australia looks set to lose a young gun 🇦🇺➡️🇨🇱

19-year-old Jetzen Lopez, currently on the books of Braga but yet to play a senior game, has been named in the senior Chile squad for the upcoming FIFA international window.

Born in Sydney, the teenager had previously been playing for Australia at youth level and is eligible to represent La Roja through his father.

[Austalian XI @AustralianXI_]

MO TOURE SCORES AGAIN 🤯

18 games
14 goals
4 assists

Best striker in the championship🇦🇺

[Sky Bet Championship @SkyBetChamp]

🇦🇺 Mohamed Touré’s form NEEDS to be spoken about 🤯

In 18 games for @NorwichCityFC, the @Socceroos star has notched 18 G/A, with 14 goals and 4 assists 🔥

#EFL | #SkyBetChampionship

[Austalian XI @AustralianXI_]

Ultimately, I think the country as a whole treats the sport as a second class citizen.

It all stems from the government.

The government spend hundreds of millions of dollars on the NRL, including:

• $600 million taxpayer pacific expansion.

• $250 million for high performance centres and infrastructure

• $18.9 million in sporting grants.

In comparison to the real football in Australia, we receive very little government support. 🤷‍♂️

The largest funding we have ever received was for the women’s Asia cup, where the Federal government provided $18.8 million to support Australia hosting the competition.

• Between 2017 and 2024 $10.7 million in sporting grants, but the government will throw $250 million for Papa New Guniea to get a NRL team.

Football (soccer) is the largest grassroots sport in the country and is considered as the world game, yet our government treats it like an absolute pile of shit.

WE DON’T EVEN HAVE A NATIONAL TEAM HQ ⁉️

If Football Australia received even half of the funding that gets poured into the NRL and AFL not only would we see immense success on the football pitch but economically the country will also flourish.

Food for thought @ausgov @FootballAUS

[Austalian XI @AustralianXI_]

Ultimately, I think the country as a whole treats the sport as a second class citizen.

It all stems from the government.

The government spend hundreds of millions of dollars on the NRL, including:

• $600 million taxpayer pacific expansion.

• $250 million for high performance centres and infrastructure

• $18.9 million in sporting grants.

In comparison to the real football in Australia, we receive very little government support. 🤷‍♂️

The largest funding we have ever received was for the women’s Asia cup, where the Federal government provided $18.8 million to support Australia hosting the competition.

• Between 2017 and 2024 $10.7 million in sporting grants, but the government will throw $250 million for Papa New Guniea to get a NRL team.

Football (soccer) is the largest grassroots sport in the country and is considered as the world game, yet our government treats it like an absolute pile of shit.

WE DON’T EVEN HAVE A NATIONAL TEAM HQ ⁉️

If Football Australia received even half of the funding that gets poured into the NRL and AFL not only would we see immense success on the football pitch but economically the country will also flourish.

Food for thought @ausgov @FootballAUS

[Australian Football News @AUSFUTNews]

A note before anyone takes this the wrong way: this post isn’t aimed at any individual within the FA, nor is it intended as an attack on anyone doing their job.

Having spoken with a number of players, both here in Australia and those currently playing overseas, I do think there is a genuine conversation to be had about how closely the FA keeps tabs on emerging Australian talent.

At times, it feels like players developing overseas can fall under the radar, particularly those who are progressing through strong academies and competitive environments.

Noa Skoko and Chelsea’s Jazuli are two examples that come to mind. These are players with clear potential, and it raises the question of whether enough is being done to consistently monitor Australian players outside of the domestic pathway.

This isn’t about blaming anyone. It’s about making sure Australian football doesn’t miss out on talented players simply because they develop outside the traditional system.

With so many young Australians now pursuing opportunities overseas, I believe the FA could benefit from having a stronger and more consistent network for tracking these players and maintaining communication with them and their clubs.

The talent is out there. The question is whether we’re doing enough to find it, follow it and ultimately give it a pathway into Australian football.