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Son-of-a-gun Neill wants to make his own journey

The son of former Socceroos captain and defender Lucas Neill, 18-year-old Sunderland striker Marcus Neill is forging his own journey with the Young Socceroos.

AAP · Aug 30

Fresh twist in A-League v national team tug of war

The complex relationship between Football Australia and A-Leagues clubs has triggered another swathe of national team withdrawals.

AAP · Aug 21

Young Socceroos to sweat over World Cup fate

The Young Socceroos have a chance to reach the U20 World Cup round of 16 after Melbourne City star Max Caputo scored a double in their victory over Cuba.

AAP · Oct 5, 2025

Toure fuelled by group chat rev-up and trainer promise

Young Socceroos striker Musa Toure is hoping to win the U20 Asian Cup to ensure his big brother honours a vow to buy him a pair of designer shoes.

AAP · Feb 28, 2025

Young Socceroos beat Japan to reach U20 Asian Cup final

Australia have beaten Japan 2-0 to reach the final of the under-20 Asian Cup, the Young Socceroos prevailing with goals from Musa Toure and Jaylan Pearman.

AAP · Feb 26, 2025

Young Socceroos book U20 World Cup place after worldie

Australia's Young Socceroos have reached the semi-finals of U20 Asian Cup with a 3-2 comeback win over Iraq, booking a World Cup spot in the process.

AAP · Feb 22, 2025

Deli relishes clash of cultures for World Cup shot

Baghdad-born Young Socceroos midfielder Frans Deli is eager to take on his country of birth for a spot at the under-20 World Cup.

AAP · Feb 21, 2025

Young Socceroos unburdened by history in WC tilt

The Young Socceroos will book their ticket to the under-20 World Cup for the first time since 2013 if they beat Iraq in their under-20 Asian Cup quarter-final.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

Aussie teens defeat hosts China in Under 20 Asian Cup

The Young Socceroos have maintained their perfect record at the Under-20 Asian Cup in Shenzhen, beating hosts China 2-1 in their final group match.

AAP · Feb 18, 2025

Young Socceroos power into U20 Asian Cup quarter-finals

Australia's teenage soccer men have beaten Qatar 3-1 to seal a place in the quarter-finals of the Under-20 Asian Cup in China.

AAP · Feb 15, 2025