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HISTORICAL FACTS: Maty ryan - The Untold Story

Why Socceroos coach has no regrets about shootout calls

Coach Tony Popovic claims even with hindsight he would still substitute Maty Ryan on for Australia's penalty shootout defeat to Egypt at the World Cup.

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Socceroos young gun makes Bundesliga debut

Midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler has made his Bundesliga debut, joining several other Socceroos impressing in Europe's top leagues.

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Socceroo makes sorry start to new La Liga season

Veteran Socceroos goalkeeper Maty Ryan has begun his new La Liga campaign in Spain for Levante with an away defeat to Espanyol.

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Tony Popovic gets FA backing but is he the right man to take Socceroos forward?

The coach has the support of his employers and players for now but there will be a push for creativity to trump his defensive mindset

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Socceroos 'keepers didn't see shootout switch-up coming

Coach Tony Popovic conceded his shock move to replace Patrick Beach with Maty Ryan for Australia's losing penalty shootout against Egypt didn't work.

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Life's a Beach: Socceroos goalkeeper embracing fame

Socceroos goalkeeper Patrick Beach's newfound fame has extended to having a beach temporarily renamed in his honour, but he is taking it all in stride.

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Skipper Ryan 'hurting' over Socceroos omission

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic overlooked Maty Ryan for Patrick Beach at this World Cup and Australia's captain isn't too proud to say he's hurting.

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As USA World Cup barbs fly, the Socceroos get motivated to have the final word

Australia lean into their underdog status while fans and media build hype around highly anticipated Group D match

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SPO:'Showed the world': Beach stars in Socceroos' triumph

Patrick Beach was contentiously picked over captain Maty Ryan in goal against Turkey, but silenced any doubters with a stunning performance.

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'Showed the world': Beach stars in Socceroos' triumph

Patrick Beach was contentiously picked over captain Maty Ryan in goal against Turkey, but silenced any doubters with a stunning performance.

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SOC:Socceroos swing selection shock for World Cup opener

Socceroos captain Maty Ryan has been dropped in favour of young goalkeeper Patrick Beach for Australia's World Cup opener against Turkey.

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Irankunda heroics vindicate bold coach in Socceroo win

Tony Popovic's bold call to start Nestory Irankunda in Australia's World Cup opener against Turkey paid off, with the sensation starring in a memorable 2-0 win.

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SOC:The change that took Socceroos captain to a new level

Socceroos captain Maty Ryan believes fatherhood and learning to let go of some of his meticulous routines delivered the best form of his career.

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The change that took Socceroos captain to a new level

Socceroos captain Maty Ryan believes fatherhood and learning to let go of some of his meticulous routines delivered the best form of his career.

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'Kept us in the game': Young goalkeeper shines

Emerging goalkeeper Patrick Beach was excellent in his second cap against Switzerland, showing he can be a fine deputy to skipper Maty Ryan.

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Socceroos No.1 steps up Spanish relegation escape bid

The relegation battle in Spain is the tightest in Europe, but after back-to-back wins Maty Ryan's Levante are hoping to be among the survivors.

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Jordan Bos strikes late to spare Socceroos’ blushes in stodgy win over Cameroon

Australia ramp up World Cup preparations with 1-0 victory after a dour first half and Ajdin Hrustic has a penalty saved in Sydney

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La Liga’s late, late shows set up a bottom-half battle royale for survival

If there’s one thing more beautiful than a goal in the 92nd minute it is a goal in the 96th, however ugly it actually is

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Outline of World Cup-ready Socceroos becoming clearer by the game under Tony Popovic

The undefeated streak may have ended, but Australia’s first loss under this coach against USA confirms they’re set on the right path

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The USMNT, at long last and just in time, have tangible momentum before World Cup 2026

A team that once folded when challenged now has a comeback victory and solid performances to build on in the last pre-World Cup windows

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Popovic takes positives out of first Socceroos defeat

The Socceroos have suffered a 2-1 loss to the United States, marking their first defeat in the 12 matches since Tony Popovic took over the reins.

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More than pride on line in Socceroos' US World Cup prep

The Socceroos' friendly against the United States is huge for their World Cup preparation, while a positive result could be big in terms of their draw.

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Izzo makes case to dislodge Roos skipper at World Cup

Paul Izzo has made a compelling case to become the Socceroos first-choice goalkeeper ahead of Maty Ryan with a starring performance against Canada.

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Grounding Ryan air: globetrotting Socceroo wants change

No male footballer travelled more last year than Maty Ryan and he hopes FIFA and other bodies can start to support players more with heavy travel loads.

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Milestone man Ryan thought Socceroos career was over

Maty Ryan will notch 100 Socceroos caps when Australia play Saudi Arabia, just six months after the goalkeeper thought his international career was finished.

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