A whole host of A-Leagues young guns have been named in the 23-player Olyroos squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Korea Republic U23s in Gosford.
The squad, overseen by Young Socceroos Head Coach Trevor Morgan, will assemble for the October international window as they begin their journey towards qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The Olyroos will face Korea Republic at polytec Stadium on Saturday, October 3 and Tuesday, October 6, with the opening fixture to be played in front of supporters.
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There is a strong A-League Men presence in Morgan’s squad, with players from eight different clubs selected.
Adelaide United have four representatives in Panagiotis Kikianis, Fabian Talladira, Amlani Tatu and Jonny Yull, while Melbourne City are represented by Liam Bonetig, Quinn MacNicol, Medin Memeti and Lawrence Wong.
Sydney FC have five players in the squad, with Akol Akon, Wataru Kamijo, James Overy, Tiago Quintal and Rhys Youlley all selected.
Meanwhile Western Sydney Wanderers trio Nathan Barrie, Miguel Di Pizio and Atiya Waraga have also earned selection, while Macarthur are represented by Dean Bosnjak, Oliver Randazzo and Alexander Robinson.
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JULY 28: Miguel Di Pizio of the Wanderers runs with the ball during the Sydney Super Cup match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Accor Stadium on July 28, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Melbourne Victory duo Joshua Inserra and Franco Lino have been included alongside Central Coast Mariners goalkeeper Jai Ajanovic and Brisbane Roar goalkeeper George Plusnin.
The October camp is the first step in Australia’s new Olympic cycle, with the Olyroos initially targeting qualification for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Japan 2028.
Pre-qualification matches for the tournament will take place in June 2027, with the AFC U-23 Asian Cup subsequently determining Asia’s representatives at the Los Angeles Olympics.
The opening clash at polytec Stadium kicks off at 3pm AEST on Saturday, October 3, with the second match beginning at 1pm AEDT on Tuesday, October 6.
Full Olyroos Squad:
Goalkeepers
- Jai Ajanovic — Central Coast Mariners
- George Plusnin — Brisbane Roar
- Alexander Robinson — Macarthur
Defenders
- Nathan Barrie — Western Sydney Wanderers
- Liam Bonetig — Melbourne City
- Joshua Inserra — Melbourne Victory
- Panagiotis Kikianis — Adelaide United
- James Overy — Sydney FC
- Franco Osuru — Melbourne Victory
- Fabian Talladira — Adelaide United
Midfielders
- Miguel Di Pizio — Western Sydney Wanderers
- Wataru Kamijo — Sydney FC
- Quinn MacNicol — Melbourne City
- Tiago Quintal — Sydney FC
- Oliver Randazzo — Macarthur
- Lawrence Wong — Melbourne City
- Rhys Youlley — Sydney FC
- Jonny Yull — Adelaide United
Forwards
- Akol Akon — Sydney FC
- Dean Bosnjak — Macarthur
- Medin Memeti — Melbourne City
- Amlani Tatu — Adelaide United
- Atiya Waraga — Western Sydney Wanderers
MATCH DETAILS
CommBank Olyroos v Korea Republic U23s
Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Venue: polytec Stadium, Gosford
Kick-off: 3.00pm AEST
Tickets: Available now – click here
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CommBank Olyroos v Korea Republic U23s
Date: Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Venue: polytec Stadium, Gosford
Kick-off: 1.00pm AEDT
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