The Aussie Game Podcast
#105 - Nestory Irankunda joins Sporting, Sam Kerr makes history and Riley McGree returns
A massive week in Australian football sees Nestory Irankunda complete his move to Sporting CP, Lucas Herrington join Hull City, and Western United exit the A-Leagues. We also cover major Socceroo injuries, transfer battles, the return of an iconic Matilda, and another chaotic round of the Australia Cup. In this episode Nestory Irankunda joins Sporting CP on a five-year deal reportedly worth up to £17 million, with an €80 million release clause. Lucas Herrington signs for Hull City in a deal worth around £17 million including add-ons. Could his Premier League debut come against Manchester United? Cam Burgess suffers a ruptured Achilles, creating another headache for Socceroos centre-back depth. Harry Souttar is at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war, with Sheffield United reportedly offering £8 million while Leicester want £10 million. Cortnee Vine joins Melbourne City, adding another star to their squad. Jaylan Pearman joins Swindon Town on loan for the season. The latest Australian football results from England, Scotland, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Scandinavia, Japan, China, the USA and Canada. Sam Kerr makes NWSL history, becoming the first player to reach 80 regular-season goals. Tete Yengi continues his hot start in Japan, scoring in his second consecutive game as Machida Zelvia go top. Yaya Dukuly is making waves in Slovenia, scoring again as Celje push for Champions League qualification. A full WSL preview, with 13 Australians set to feature this season. Western United's A-Leagues licence is terminated, while South Melbourne signal their interest in returning to the top flight. The Australia Cup Round of 16 delivers penalties, red cards, giant-killings and plenty of drama, including South Melbourne, Lions FC, Sunshine Eagles and APIA Leichhardt progressing. Adelaide United miss out on the AFC Champions League Elite but remain in contention for the second-tier competition. Team of the Week returns, featuring stars from around the world. WSL Preview We look ahead to a new Women's Super League season featuring a strong Australian contingent, including Alana Kennedy, Ellie Carpenter, Mary Fowler, Clare Hunt, Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, Kyra Cooney-Cross and more. Team of the Week GK: Oliver Kalac DEF: Courtney Nevin, Alessandro Circati, Jake Girdwood-Reich, Johnny Koutroumbis MID: Oscar Priestman, Josh Nisbet, Riley McGree FWD: Yaya Dukuly, Tete Yengi, Sam Kerr SUBS: Kahli Johnson, Amlani Tatu If you enjoy the show, subscribe, leave a review and follow us for weekly coverage of the Socceroos, Matildas, A-League and Australians playing around the world. Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Follow us: IG: @theaussiegame | FB: @theaussiegame | Threads: @theaussiegame | BlueSky: @aussiegame.bsky.social | X: @the_aussie_game
