The Weekly Kick-Off

The new Aussie coach and his first crack at the helm; will Popa get the Socceroos to burst out of the blocks against China? We run our eye over the big name A-League imports; who's hot and who'll flop? Plus, Ange's exploits and all the best action from around the globe.

We dissect the Socceroos' performance against the Samurai Blue; how the new look Roos dealt with the toughest assignment in Asia, battling Japan on their home turf. We fire up for the first round of the A-League Men's competition which kicks into gear on Friday night. There's a new club, new mega signings and four new coaches looking to make an instant impact at their new clubs. Plus, fantastic Foord!

Tillies fire up for two friendlies in Europe; so will veteran coach Tom Sermanni experiment against the Swiss and Germans? We look ahead to round 2 of the A-League which is sure to get spicy; Paddy K is back in different kit for the Melbourne Derby, and Steve Corica can take revenge against the team that kicked him out. Plus, the Aussies on fire overseas.