INTERVIEW: Travis Dodd - 10 November 2026
Summary
Travis Dodd discusses the Australian U-17 team's preparations for the World Cup in Doha, highlighting challenging heat conditions and upcoming warm-up matches. The conversation shifts to local A-League results, covering Adelaide City's disappointing elimination from the tournament and Adelaide United's hard-fought draw against Melbourne Victory. Dodd also analyzes the Socceroos' upcoming fixtures in Qatar and Jordan, while debating the future of head coach Tony Popovich and potential replacements like John Aloisi or Mark Milligan.
Topics discussed
Intro and U-17 World Cup warm-up schedule
Challenging heat and travel conditions in Dubai
Adelaide City's 2-1 loss and group exit
Adelaide United's 2-2 draw with Melbourne Victory
Adelaide United Women's 2-0 loss to Wellington
Focus on A-League after Champions League
Socceroos squad and Jordan match concerns
Popovich contract and Socceroos coaching future
Mark Milligan and John Aloisi as coach options
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