Straight Yellow - Soccer Podcast

Straight Yellow wraps up from San Francisco as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour after Australia booked their place in the round of 32.Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to look back on a tense night against Paraguay, the celebrations with the travelling Australian fans and what it means for the Socceroos to be heading to Dallas.The boys discuss Australia's controlled performance against a South American opponent, Jordy Bos starring on the right, why the Socceroos deserve more respect from overseas pundits, the USA's rotated loss to Turkey, and what comes next in the knockout stage.They also look ahead to the day's World Cup games, Cape Verde's chance to make history, New Zealand and Belgium, possible Dallas opponents, the emotional baggage of Australia vs Iran in 1997, and finish with their World Cup winner picks.0:00 - Intro0:04 - Socceroos qualify for the round of 320:57 - Fan celebrations in San Francisco2:07 - Controlling Paraguay without the big winning moment4:27 - Jordy Bos shines on the right6:48 - Socceroos team performance and defensive control7:25 - Australia silence the pundits9:01 - USA rotation and Turkey result10:26 - Ranking Vancouver, Seattle and San Francisco13:22 - Today's games, Dallas scenarios and Iran 1997

Straight Yellow comes live from Santa Clara as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour, just hours before Australia's crucial World Cup clash with Paraguay.Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith outside the stadium to capture the nerves, excitement and final questions before kick-off.The boys discuss Tony Popovic keeping the team sheet under wraps, the forced changes with Jacque Italiano and Matt Leckie unavailable, how Australia handle Paraguay's low-possession style, why conceding early would be dangerous, and how the Socceroos can stay calm against a streetwise South American opponent.They also talk about Guus Hiddink's famous pre-game approach with Tony Popovic in 2005, the atmosphere outside the stadium, latest World Cup results, South Africa and Ecuador's huge wins, the USA vs Turkey dead rubber, Australia vs Paraguay odds and final score predictions before heading inside for one of the biggest Socceroos games in recent history.0:00 - Intro4:45 - Live from Santa Clara before Australia vs Paraguay5:13 - Socceroos nerves before the biggest game6:29 - Popovic keeps the team sheet secret7:04 - Italiano, Leckie and selection changes8:15 - Paraguay's low-possession threat9:50 - Keeping cool against South American edge11:11 - Hiddink story and Popovic's dressing-room mood13:02 - How Australia vs Paraguay could play out15:20 - Group results, odds and final predictions

Straight Yellow continues from San Francisco as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour.Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to preview Australia's crucial World Cup clash with Paraguay and review another huge day of tournament action.The boys discuss Cristiano Ronaldo finally getting on the scoresheet with two goals as Portugal claim their first win, whether the Ronaldo story is alive again, how Portugal used him, and why the celebration around him felt like a major World Cup moment.They also break down the Socceroos' training base in Oakland, Matt Leckie's injury, Tony Popovic's likely selection calls, Volpato's impact role, what the Paraguay game means for Australian football, the growth of MLS, lessons for the A-League, France's quality, Norway and Haaland, England vs Ghana, and questions from the Fanatics crowd in San Francisco.0:00 - Intro from San Francisco0:29 - Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and San Francisco stories2:29 - Socceroos training base and Oakland football scene5:00 - Matt Leckie injury and Paraguay selection options7:34 - Volpato, Popovic changes and bench impact9:50 - What Paraguay means for Australian football11:14 - MLS growth and lessons for Australian football18:29 - Ronaldo scores twice and Portugal's first win21:51 - France, Norway, Haaland and World Cup results24:39 - Today's previews and Socceroos fan questions

Straight Yellow continues from San Francisco as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour.Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith at Gino and Carlo in North Beach to preview Australia's crucial World Cup clash with Paraguay and look back at the latest action from around the tournament.The boys discuss Tony Popovic's likely formation and selection calls, the pressure around the Socceroos after the USA defeat, why Australia should take control of the Paraguay game, and how the squad can build momentum into the knockout stages.They also unpack Lionel Messi breaking the World Cup goals record, whether Kylian Mbappe can eventually chase him down, who they would trust to finish a chance for their life, Mo Salah's standout moment against New Zealand, Japan's strong form, Cape Verde's underdog story, Ronaldo and Portugal, France, Norway vs Senegal, driverless Ubers in San Francisco and a few classic football sledges.0:00 - Intro from San Francisco0:33 - Socceroos formation and Paraguay changes2:20 - Popovic criticism and player pressure7:18 - Why Australia must take control against Paraguay10:39 - Travel chaos and Alex Tobin's trivia11:23 - World Cup results and Japan's statement14:26 - New Zealand, Mo Salah and Egypt14:59 - Messi breaks the record and can Mbappe catch him?19:08 - San Francisco, fan sledges and pizza21:20 - Today's World Cup previews, Ronaldo and Portugal

Straight Yellow continues from Seattle as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour.Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to unpack Australia's defeat to the United States and look ahead to the crucial World Cup clash with Paraguay.The boys discuss Tony Popovic's team selection, whether Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe should have started, the impact of Volpato, how the Socceroos can reset after the USA loss, and why a point against Paraguay would be enough to reach the knockout stages.They also look at the USA's chances of a deep run, Turkey's shock early exit, Miguel Almiron's red card, Paraguay's defensive approach, the day's World Cup games, Alex Tobin's one-game Socceroos coaching record and the final day in Seattle before heading to San Francisco.0:00 - Intro from Seattle1:12 - USA defeat after sleeping on it2:00 - Popovic selection debate4:03 - Paraguay opportunity and blocking out noise5:00 - Can the USA make a deep run?8:15 - Turkey knocked out and World Cup pressure9:17 - Australia's attacking selection puzzle13:28 - Irankunda's best role against Paraguay14:55 - Paraguay, Almiron red card and time-wasting19:08 - Today's games, coaching stories and Seattle plans

Straight Yellow continues from Cowgirls in Seattle as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour.Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy and Brad Smith to break down Australia's 2-0 defeat to the United States and what it means for the Socceroos' World Cup campaign.The boys discuss Australia's slow first half, the USA press, Weston McKennie's influence, Tony Popovic's triple change, the impact of Volpato, Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe, the referee's cramp, and why the second-half response still gives Australia belief heading into the Paraguay game.They also look ahead to Brazil vs Haiti and Turkey vs Paraguay before an Australian fan has a crack at the mechanical bull in Seattle.0:00 - Intro from Cowgirls in Seattle1:14 - Immediate reaction to USA defeat1:41 - USA press and Australia's slow start2:49 - Volpato's impact off the bench4:44 - McKennie, the early goal and first-half issues6:29 - Triple subs and second-half response8:05 - Should Irankunda and Metcalfe have started?10:36 - Referee cramp and home crowd influence11:56 - Paraguay equation and Australia's path forward13:49 - Today's World Cup previews and mechanical bull finish

Straight Yellow continues from Seattle as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour.Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to preview Australia's huge World Cup clash with the United States and break down the key tactical questions before kick-off.The boys discuss how the Socceroos can handle the USA press, where Australia can hurt the Americans, the key matchups out wide, fitness questions, American pundit noise, and whether Australia should be known as more than just a physical team.They also look at the biggest surprises from the first round, Ronaldo's legacy, Messi's form and the day's World Cup games.0:00 - Intro0:04 - Straight Yellow from Seattle1:57 - Brad Smith on Seattle and American chants3:37 - Mike Grella and US pundit noise6:36 - How Australia can beat the USA press12:34 - Key matchups and fitness questions15:35 - Are Australia more than just physical?17:40 - Away game disruption stories20:12 - First round World Cup takeaways26:19 - Today's World Cup previews and Australia vs USA tips

Straight Yellow returns with Adam Peacock, Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith as the Fanatics World Cup Tour rolls on.The panel reacts to England's clash with Croatia and asks whether this could finally be the tournament where England goes all the way. They also break down France's win over Senegal, Norway's victory over Iraq, Lionel Messi's hat-trick against Algeria, Austria's win over Jordan and Portugal's meeting with DR Congo.Plus, the team looks ahead to Ghana vs Panama and Uzbekistan vs Colombia as the World Cup group stage continues to take shape0:06 - Straight Yellow from Portland0:31 - England beat Croatia 4-22:46 - England's open attacking style6:17 - England standouts and Tuchel's changes10:44 - Ronaldo, retro shirts and Portugal's draw16:08 - Messi hat-trick and superstar strikers19:45 - How Messi finds space26:33 - Portland, baseball and Fanatics day out29:18 - Today's World Cup previews34:30 - Socceroos vs USA build-up