Archie Thompson: Aussie Football's Mayor

This week, we’re joined by Aussie football icon Archie Thompson! From his early days in New Zealand to chasing the European dream in Belgium and becoming a Melbourne Victory legend, Archie shares the highs, lows, and wild stories from his incredible career.

We chat about his record-breaking 13-goal game, the 2006 World Cup under Guus Hiddink, and what made him return to Australia to dominate the A-League. Plus, life after football—Celebrity MasterChef, media gigs, and his all-time dream 5-a-side team.

Packed with laughs and insights, this episode is one for the books!

🎙️UNITE ROUND 🎙️

Ben and Stef are back to unpack all the drama from Round 3! From a thrilling Sydney Derby to Auckland’s incredible clean sheet streak, and some surprising results across the league, we’ve got plenty to chat about. Plus, our Rolling TOTY gets a shake-up!

🎉 Coming Soon: Don’t miss Thursday’s episode featuring Aussie football legend Archie Thompson!

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🎙️ This Week on Football Friends with Ben & Stef

We’re joined by Western Sydney Wanderers ace and former Western United standout, Nicolas Milanovic! 🚀

From humble beginnings at St. Albans to bagging hat tricks in the A-League, Nico takes us through his incredible journey in football.

We chat about:
⚽ Where his love for the game began
⚽ Navigating big moves during the pandemic
⚽ The lessons learned in Melbourne and his return to Western Sydney
⚽ What sparked his breakout season and future goals—Europe, Socceroos, and beyond

Plus, Nico answers our quick-fire questions and shares advice for young players chasing their dreams. 🌟

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This week on the Football Friends podcast, Ben and Stef answer all of your pressing questions. From the best league atmosphere, to how to get back on your feet post-injury, the boys answer it all!

We're back with another A-League wrap-up, and let’s just say Round 4 was packed with action, drama, and a bit of heartbreak. Kicking off with the “Football Friends Derby” – Stef’s grinning ear to ear after Adelaide’s win over Western United, while Ben’s still dodging that head-shaving bet!

From Western Sydney putting four past the Jets to VAR calls that had us all yelling at the screen, there’s plenty to unpack. Milanovic's hat trick? Absolute scenes. And Melbourne Victory’s solid win over Brisbane – Fornaroli in the stands, Arzani on the bench... PK is not mucking around.

We dive into the Mariners’ goal drought, Phoenix’s strong showing, and finish with the Bulls taking down Sydney FC in a late thriller. We’ve got all the best moments, our Team of the Week picks, and, of course, a bit of banter.

Catch us on socials at @FootballFriendsPod and don’t forget – Q&A ep this Thursday! Get your questions in and we’ll see you there.

This week on the Football Friends pod, we sit down with Zach Clough to talk all things football, from his big debut at Bolton to his move to Australia’s A-League.

Zach takes us through his journey, from scoring a game-winning goal at 19, to dealing with injuries, and why he chose loyalty over big-money moves.

Now in the A-League, Zach’s hitting new highs—scoring goals, making assists, and growing in confidence. We talk about his future, his goals, and whether he’s sticking around Down Under. Don’t miss this one!

Join us for Round 3 of our A-League Weekly Wrap-Up!

Auckland City continued their perfect debut season with a derby win over Wellington, while Melbourne Victory staged a thrilling comeback against Macarthur.

Stef starred in a 7-goal spectacle as Adelaide United defeated Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC sealed a dramatic 90th-minute victory against Brisbane Roar at a sub-par Suncorp Stadium.

Plus, we reveal a few changes to our rolling Teams of the Year.

Tune in as we break down all the excitement and key moments from Round 3 of the Isuzu Ute A-League!

Get ready for a chat with Terry McFlynn, the legendary former captain of Sydney FC, who's now shaking things up as the Director of Football for Auckland's new A-League team!

From his football beginnings in Northern Ireland to winning trophies in Australia, Terry spills the tea on his journey and what it’s like to go from player to executive.

He talks about the thrill of starting fresh in Auckland, building a club that connects with the community, and his hopes for the future of football there.

Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious about the sport, this episode is packed with stories, laughs, and insights you won’t want to miss!