Straight Yellow - Soccer Podcast

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Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to discuss the cup and Australia's chances heading into the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 1 day ago

    England held by Ghana: should they start panicking? | Straight Yellow

    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 break down the latest action from around the tournament. The boys discuss whether England should worry after being held by Ghana, the low-block tactics that frustrated Thomas Tuchel's side, Harry Kane's late chance, and whether defensive football should be criticised when it gets a nation the result it needs. They also preview Socceroos vs Paraguay, Jacque Italiano's injury, how Australia can break down a deep defensive block, why Jordy Bos could be a major attacking weapon, lessons from the 2018 Peru game, predictions for the final group match, Luka Modric's latest World Cup milestone, Croatia, Colombia, Scotland vs Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Mexico, South Korea and the Fanatics tour in San Francisco. 0:00 - Intro from San Francisco 0:48 - Baseball, big screen and San Francisco sightseeing 2:48 - Socceroos vs Paraguay preview 3:20 - Paraguay low block and Italiano injury 5:01 - Peru 2018 lessons and fast starts 8:17 - How Australia can break Paraguay down 11:28 - Jordy Bos and Socceroos attacking options 17:05 - Australia vs Paraguay predictions 18:29 - England held by Ghana and low-block debate 21:02 - World Cup results, Modric and today's previews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  2. 2 days ago

    Ronaldo answers critics as Portugal finally fire! | Straight Yellow

    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 Francisco 0:29 - Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and San Francisco stories 2:29 - Socceroos training base and Oakland football scene 5:00 - Matt Leckie injury and Paraguay selection options 7:34 - Volpato, Popovic changes and bench impact 9:50 - What Paraguay means for Australian football 11:14 - MLS growth and lessons for Australian football 18:29 - Ronaldo scores twice and Portugal's first win 21:51 - France, Norway, Haaland and World Cup results 24:39 - Today's previews and Socceroos fan questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  3. 3 days ago

    Messi BREAKS the All-time World Cup record | Straight Yellow

    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 Francisco 0:33 - Socceroos formation and Paraguay changes 2:20 - Popovic criticism and player pressure 7:18 - Why Australia must take control against Paraguay 10:39 - Travel chaos and Alex Tobin's trivia 11:23 - World Cup results and Japan's statement 14:26 - New Zealand, Mo Salah and Egypt 14:59 - Messi breaks the record and can Mbappe catch him? 19:08 - San Francisco, fan sledges and pizza 21:20 - Today's World Cup previews, Ronaldo and Portugal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  4. 5 days ago

    No excuses: Socceroos must beat Paraguay now | Straight Yellow

    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 Seattle 1:12 - USA defeat after sleeping on it 2:00 - Popovic selection debate 4:03 - Paraguay opportunity and blocking out noise 5:00 - Can the USA make a deep run? 8:15 - Turkey knocked out and World Cup pressure 9:17 - Australia's attacking selection puzzle 13:28 - Irankunda's best role against Paraguay 14:55 - Paraguay, Almiron red card and time-wasting 19:08 - Today's games, coaching stories and Seattle plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  5. 6 days ago

    Yanks Trump Socceroos: Australia vs USA Review | Straight Yellow

    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 Seattle 1:14 - Immediate reaction to USA defeat 1:41 - USA press and Australia's slow start 2:49 - Volpato's impact off the bench 4:44 - McKennie, the early goal and first-half issues 6:29 - Triple subs and second-half response 8:05 - Should Irankunda and Metcalfe have started? 10:36 - Referee cramp and home crowd influence 11:56 - Paraguay equation and Australia's path forward 13:49 - Today's World Cup previews and mechanical bull finish Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min

  6. 18 June

    Australia vs USA preview: Can the Socceroos beat the press? | Straight Yellow

    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 - Intro 0:04 - Straight Yellow from Seattle 1:57 - Brad Smith on Seattle and American chants 3:37 - Mike Grella and US pundit noise 6:36 - How Australia can beat the USA press 12:34 - Key matchups and fitness questions 15:35 - Are Australia more than just physical? 17:40 - Away game disruption stories 20:12 - First round World Cup takeaways 26:19 - Today's World Cup previews and Australia vs USA tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  7. 17 June

    Big Guns Show Off + England vs Croatia Game Review | Straight Yellow

    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 shape 0:06 - Straight Yellow from Portland 0:31 - England beat Croatia 4-2 2:46 - England's open attacking style 6:17 - England standouts and Tuchel's changes 10:44 - Ronaldo, retro shirts and Portugal's draw 16:08 - Messi hat-trick and superstar strikers 19:45 - How Messi finds space 26:33 - Portland, baseball and Fanatics day out 29:18 - Today's World Cup previews 34:30 - Socceroos vs USA build-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  8. 16 June

    Argentina & France kick off their campaigns | Straight Yellow

    traight 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 discuss the 48-team World Cup debate, the atmosphere across Seattle and what the Socceroos need to know as they build toward their massive clash with the United States. The boys also share Argentina, Messi and Maradona stories, look at England's pressure under Thomas Tuchel, check in on Christian Pulisic's fitness, review Spain's shock draw with Cape Verde, Belgium vs Egypt, Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia, Iran vs New Zealand, and preview France, Norway, Argentina and Austria in action. 0:00 - Intro 0:07 - Straight Yellow from Seattle 1:20 - 48-team World Cup debate 4:18 - Brad Smith's Seattle return 7:48 - Argentina, Messi and Maradona stories 17:07 - England, Tuchel and World Cup pressure 19:07 - Pulisic, USA and Socceroos build-up 22:16 - Spain, Cape Verde and World Cup reviews 32:02 - Today's World Cup previews 40:12 - Brad Smith's Rubik's Cube challenge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  9. 15 June

    G'Day Seattle! Aussies prepare for America Matchup | Straight Yellow

    Straight Yellow arrives in Seattle as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour. Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to look at how Australia resets after its huge opening win over Türkiye and what needs to improve before the Socceroos face the United States in Seattle. The boys also discuss the mood inside the Socceroos camp, Brad's return to Seattle, Germany's 7-1 win, Japan's draw with the Netherlands, Ivory Coast's late winner, Sweden's strong finish, Belgium vs Egypt, Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay, Iran vs New Zealand and the chaos, colour and characters around the World Cup. 0:00 - Intro 0:06 - Straight Yellow arrives in Seattle with Brad Smith 2:53 - Socceroos ride the high after Türkiye 5:51 - How Australia resets for the USA 7:09 - What the Socceroos can improve 10:21 - Belgium fan steals the show 11:52 - Germany's 7-1 World Cup statement 14:59 - Japan, Ivory Coast and Sweden reviews 18:10 - Today's World Cup previews 24:38 - Iran vs New Zealand and closing thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  10. Socceroos Shock Turkey: Can they back it up vs America? | Straight Yellow

    14 June

    Socceroos Shock Turkey: Can they back it up vs America? | Straight Yellow

    Straight Yellow returns from Vancouver as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour. Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to break down Australia's impressive opening win over Turkey and discuss whether the Socceroos can back it up against the United States in a crucial Group D clash. 0:00 - Intro 0:05 - Socceroos win reaction 2:33 - Team sheet surprises 4:35 - How Australia beat Turkey 8:43 - Nestory Irankunda and counter attack 11:00 - Looking ahead to USA 14:43 - Connor Metcalfe and standout players 16:15 - Biggest World Cup surprises so far 19:51 - Today's World Cup previews 22:53 - Heading to Seattle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  11. 13 June

    Australia vs Turkey Preview: Mooy, Tobin & Smith on Australia's Campaign | Straight Yellow

    Straight Yellow rolls on from Vancouver as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour. Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to break down Canada's clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United States' statement win over Paraguay. The panel then turns its attention to a huge slate of upcoming World Cup matches, including Australia’s opening showdown with Turkey, plus Qatar vs Switzerland, Brazil vs Morocco and Haiti vs Scotland. The team also shares insights from their playing careers and what to expect as the tournament begins to take shape. 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Socceroos game day wait 3:26 - Coaches, rev-ups and motivation 10:05 - Turkey, Calhanoglu and Socceroos setup 14:28 - Jackson Irvine and Harry Souttar 17:18 - Canada and USA World Cup reviews 23:59 - VAR and simulation yellow cards 26:18 - Today's World Cup previews 31:47 - Australia vs Turkey predictions and fan questions 35:52 - Best Socceroos jerseys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  12. 12 June

    America writes off Australia: Mooy, Tobin & Smith Preview the Australia's Campaign | Straight Yellow

    The first-ever episode of Straight Yellow comes to you from Vancouver as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour. Hosted by journalist Adam Peacock alongside former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith, the panel discusses why so many are counting Australia out against the United States, previews the Socceroos' opening clash with Turkey, and shares stories from their experiences representing Australia on the world stage. Plus, the team recaps Mexico vs South Africa and South Korea vs Czech Republic, before looking ahead to Canada vs Bosnia and the United States vs Paraguay. 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - Socceroos Chat 24:40 - Mexico v South Africa Review 26:40 - South Korea v Czech Republic Review 30:00 - Canada vs Bosnia Preview 31:00 - USA vs Paraguay Preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
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Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to discuss the cup and Australia's chances heading into the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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