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!

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.