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Western United’s future lies solely in their ability to successfully appeal Football Australia’s decision to strip them of their A-Leagues license. Veteran football reporter Michael Lynch returns to reflect on the never-wholly satisfying history of the club, and whether the doors will really close this month.
The Premier League kicks off this weekend, and there are none better than the esteemed Henry Winter to preview the season. Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are all expected to threaten, while the creeping Americanisation of public-facing foreign investment stands as an off-field point of interest.
Also on the agenda: Sydney FC fans disgrace themselves at the Australia Cup, Mark Schwarzer honoured by Sport Australia, and vale to Palestine’s legendary striker, Suleiman al Obeid.
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Olympic Kingsway pulled off this year's first Australia Cupset at the expense of Melbourne Victory last week, and competition-record goalscorer Liam Boland was front and centre with a brace off the bench. Nearing the end of his esteemed semi-professional career, Liam is forthright in his assessment of the disconnect between pro and semi-pro clubs in the country.
Then to England, where the Championship kicks off this weekend with the usual bevy of clubs in contention, crisis and confusion. The Athletic's Nancy Frostick returns to make sense of Hollywood investment, parachute payments and Wednesday's woe.
Also on the agenda: Wellington appoint Bev Preistman, Son departs Spurs & plenty more!
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The Australian Championship remains slated for its long-awaited October kick-off, although Sunday’s announcement by Football Australia that they’ve been unable to find additional suitable clubs to join the inaugural eight has seen frustration return. South Melbourne chairman Bill Papastergiadis joins Michael and Willem van Denderen to discuss what feels like a significant setback.
Meanwhile, storylines aplenty on the agenda in Germany, including Jackson Irvine’s solidarity with Palestine and Nestory Irankunda’s Bayern Munich sale. The Athletic’s authority on the German game, Kit Holden, covers off on all the big talking points.
Also on the agenda: England retain the Women’s Euros, FIFA and FIFPRO remain at odds, Cooks Hill United write Australia Cup headlines and plenty more…
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Melbourne Victory Director of Football John Didulica joins the show for an in-depth discussion on both the club, and the broader state of Australian football. A former player, long-time administrator and one-time author, there are few more distinguished voices in the Australian game.
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The Socceroos qualified for the 2026 World Cup in efficient style, and now Tony Popovic has the better part of a year on his hands to best prepare the side. Daniel Garb was part of last week’s extensive private media briefing, and returns with Nestory Irankunda among numerous key topics.The Australia Cup is also back for 2025, with NSW’ Northern Tigers among six first time qualifiers. CEO Kevin Roberts joins the show for the first time ahead of Wednesday’s Round of 32 clash with Sydney United 58.Also on the agenda: drama from the penalty spot at the Women’s Euros, Football Australia ticks off its own refereeing standards, Marcus Rashford moves to Barcelona, and plenty more.
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The Socceroos have recently qualified for the 2026 World Cup, without any of the stress of intercontinental playoffs or penalty shootouts. In this week's archive episode we head back to June 16, 2022, and catch up with integral midfielder Jackson Irvine, and Australian youth development doyen Ron Smith, in the days after their heroic shootout win over Peru.

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Wrexham are on their tour of Australia and New Zealand, and pulling some significant crowds. The Sydney Morning Herald’s Vince Rugari assesses what’s in it for us, where to next for Wrexham as they continue their climb up the English pyramid.
Separately, Vince considers the near futures of the Matildas, and Ange Postecoglou.
Then to Switzerland, where the big sides remain at the pointy end of the Women’s Euros. The Athletic’s Cerys Jones runs her eye over England’s resurrection, France’s bona fides, and frailties of Norway.
Also on the agenda: Chelsea win the Club World Cup as Donald Trump retains centre stage, Australia Cup Round of 32 preview, and plenty more!
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From the Box2Box Archive: Following our chat with Sebastian Hassett in Stoppage Time, take a listen back to our tribute to Mike Cockerill, a titan of Australian football journalism, following his passing aged just 56 following a long battle with cancer, in 2017.

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