Texi Smith

Here we go - two new shirts for the World Cup and a beauty of a new scarf courtesy of Socceroos Active Support. Can't wait to be in amongst it in North America in three weeks' time, although it's going to be a very different experience to the last FIFA World Cup in Qatar - instead of jumping on a free train to get to your second game of the day, you're up for thousands of dollars and hours in transit travelling across the continent if you want to see any other games live. Still, it will be an experience! Who else is heading over?

Is this the season where Newcastle Jets win everything? Already proven to be the best this season, is there an historic treble in the making? Sydney FC fans with no room for sentiment while Adelaide United entertain Auckland FC. What a weekend!

A-League tipping – semi-finals second leg : Now or never The A-League is reaching its pinnacle, both semi-final ties poised beautifully for maximum second-leg drama, and it’s down to the away teams to remain steadfast to stop the home crowds carryi…

A different view, but the last-minute equaliser still hurt. Up in the sunshine seats for Sydney FC against Auckland, the new concept The Sydney Arms well worth the upgrade in terms of F&B, maybe at the expense of the proper matchday football experience.

Kiwi giveaway seals Big Blue knockout Sydney FC 2 Auckland FC 2 A late equaliser from Guillermo May saw Sydney FC throw away a home final after Alexandar Popovic had struck what looked like the winner, the result and performance a perf…

Hey superstars,

The FIFA World Cup is coming up in under two months. What can you remember about the last edition in Qatar? Everyone told us not to go to that one too. Here is an incredible account of 26 games in 14 days as an unexpected opportunity to fill my football boots was happily taken. Metro, this way! Have a read and tell me you're not excited for this one in North America. West Coast frolics following the CommBank Socceroos coming up.

Metro, this way!: An Aussie at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar The FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar was the world cup that you were not allowed to enjoy. From the moment the tournament was awarded to the tiny oil-rich nation, opposition to the decision was vocal and the fitness of the country to host such a cherished event was questioned right up until kick off....