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ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries with Hatzi and Joey!

ESPN AU/NZ
Socceroos
World Cup
Tony Popovic
Mohamed Toure
Mexico
Cristian Volpato
Vancouver, Canada
Asian Cup
2026 FIFA World Cup
Turkey
Feyenoord
Socceroos Cup Diaries
World Cup Preparation
Australia National Soccer Team
Tony Popovich
Tim Payne
FIFA World Cup
Midfield
Football Australia
Matt Leckie

Welcome to ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries with Hatzi and Joey! Join ESPN Australia's Alex Hatzikostas and Joey Lynch on the ground as they follow the Socceroos across North America at the biggest tournament of them all! News, views, laughs, and much more! Join us for you daily dose of the World Cup! Let's go win the World Cup!

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Latest Episodes

As the Socceroos take a well earned rest day, Hatzi and Joey are out here grinding!

The boys speak to Australian assistant coach Mile Jedinak and reflect on the USA game, the approach, and what comes next for the Socceroos.

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Back in Oakland as the Socceroos look to put the loss to USA behind them.

ESPN's Hatzi and Joey look forward at the permutations ahead as the Socceroos look to get out of the Group D in style.

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The Socceroos suffer their first lost at this FIFA World Cup, falling 2-0 to co-hosts USA in Seattle.

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Matchday-1 is here and the Socceroos are prepped and ready to take on the USA in Seattle.

ESPN's Joey Lynch breakdowns the latest news and analysis coming out of both camps ahead of their Group D encounter

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Recent Guests

Isis Bage
Sports journalist providing on-site and post-match insights
ESPN
Episode: POPOVIC BREAKING NEWS! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 12 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
Ben Smith
Sports journalist providing analysis
West Australian / West Sports Show
Episode: Controversy at this World Cup | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 10 #FIFAWorldCup #Worldcup
Jordy Bos
Professional footballer, Socceroos forward
Feyenoord, Australian National Team
Episode: A sit down with Jordy Bos | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 9 #FIFAWorldCup #Worldcup
Patrick Beach
National team goalkeeper, featured in post-match remarks
Australia National Team
Episode: Australia vs Switzerland as it happened! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 7 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
Cristian Volpato
Newly minted Socceroos player, switch from Italy
Football Australia / Socceroos
Episode: Volpato Interview DROPS! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 6 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
Tony Popovic
Socceroos head coach
Football Australia / Socceroos
Episode: Volpato Interview DROPS! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 6 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
Connor Metcalfe
Socceroos midfielder
Football Australia / Socceroos
Episode: Volpato Interview DROPS! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 6 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
Lucas Herrington
Socceroos defender, spoke about lineup and defensive strength
Colorado Rapids (at time of discussion)
Episode: Sunny Oakland Days! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 4 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
Jason Geria
Socceroos defender, discussed defensive options and player versatility
Colorado Rapids (at time of discussion)
Episode: Sunny Oakland Days! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 4 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup

Hosts

Hatzi Hatzikostas
Host with on-site coverage and camp reporting; provides ongoing host insights across multiple locations.
Joey Lynch
Co-host providing analysis, interactions, and player/coach insights; frequently delivers tactical breakdowns and on-site commentary.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Wow, what a podcast guys

    Top show, but needs more wrestling references pleas

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GiroudEnthusiast
    Australia4 years ago
  • Australia’s snottiest podcast

    The quality of the content is great (for a largely amateur production) but the presentation can be utterly dismal at times. Today I literally listened to one presenter cough, sniffle, pant and blow his nose incessantly for about twenty minutes, and the whole time his mute button gathered dust. For a while there the podcast sounded like the Covid ward of a hospital.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    L666ds
    Australia4 years ago
  • Everything is good except the occasional wrestling reference

    Like the A-League this show has so much potential, like the A-League there are some very strange characters in charge

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NickStoll
    Australia4 years ago
  • Podcast Addict
    JaviFernandez
    4 years ago
  • Great chat about Australian football

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JaviFernandez
    4 years ago

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sponsorships and sponsor segments are seen as a positive, integrating brands into the football-forward narrative.
guests and hosts deliver strong football insights that feel authentic and timely for fans and industry watchers alike.
listeners appreciate the on-the-ground reporting and real-time World Cup context, though some critique production polish and occasional audio issues.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#209
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#8
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#75
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#242
France/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#21
Indonesia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#71
South Korea/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Socceroos fall to Mexico at the Rose Bowl: What happened? And what did the players think | | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - May 31 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
Q: Harry, it was obviously a bit of a gap between the halves; what was the answer and what changed after halftime?
The team adjusted the press and structure after the drinks break, switching to a man-for-man approach and pushing Lucas into the midfield to nullify Mexico, which led to better ball retention and more chances in the second half.
Sunny Oakland Days! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 4 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
Q: Who is starting in the defensive line for the Socceroos in the first game against Turkey?
The hosts discuss a preferred backline of Bosz, Burgess, Soutar, Csukati, and Italiano, with depth provided by Herrington and Geria as needed, depending on form and matchup.
Controversy at this World Cup | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 10 #FIFAWorldCup #Worldcup
Q: What did you make of the visa-related incidents leading up to the World Cup?
The guests and hosts describe a pattern of bureaucratic hurdles and political sensitivities that complicate access for officials, journalists, and fans, suggesting it's a systemic issue tied to domestic policies rather than isolated events.
Volpato Interview DROPS! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 6 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
Q: Do you plan to start him and how many minutes do you think he'll be able to pitch?
The coach says he won't disclose specifics yet, but expects Volpato to potentially get game time if he wakes up tomorrow feeling healthy and is progressing well, with his overall integration and conditioning in mind.
Volpato Interview DROPS! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 6 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
Q: Tell us that question about Popovic and your plans for him to go tomorrow.
The coach discusses that if Volpato is fit and available, he expects him to get some minutes, but the final decision on starting and minutes will be determined closer to the match.

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On-field North American coverage of a national soccer team with daily World Cup context, the show blends on-site reporting, strategic analysis, and locker-room color. Hosts provide rapid reaction to breaking news, tactical breakdowns ahead of matches, and player-level insights, often interleaved with light banter and sponsor moments. A standout pattern is live, in-the-mars setup from training camps and travel hubs, plus candid perspectives from a rotating roster of guests including players, coaches, and sports journalists. The format tends to combine practical squad-building talk, injury and fitness updates, and behind-the-scenes stories, making it a practical listen for listeners who want immediate event-driven commentary and expert footba... more

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2. Ben Smith
3. Jordy Bos
4. Patrick Beach
5. Cristian Volpato
6. Tony Popovic
7. Connor Metcalfe
8. Lucas Herrington

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