Skip to content
Facebook page opens in new windowTwitter page opens in new windowInstagram page opens in new window
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1300 GGArmy (1300 442 769)

TRAVEL AGENTS LOYALTY PROGRAM

Green and Gold Army
Leaders in Sports Travel
Green and Gold ArmyGreen and Gold Army
  • HOME
  • SOCCEROOS
    • AFC ASIAN CUP
    • FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
  • MATILDAS
    • OLYMPICS 2024
  • ABOUT GGA
    • ABOUT US
    • PAST TOURS
  • BOOKINGS
  • BLOG
    • SOCCEROOS CENTRAL
    • MATILDAS CENTRAL
  • HOME
  • SOCCEROOS
    • AFC ASIAN CUP
    • FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
  • MATILDAS
    • OLYMPICS 2024
  • ABOUT GGA
    • ABOUT US
    • PAST TOURS
  • BOOKINGS
  • BLOG
    • SOCCEROOS CENTRAL
    • MATILDAS CENTRAL
Jul102022
FootballSocceroos Central

Brad Smith has confirmed he has torn his anterior cruciate ligament as DC United were hammered 7-0 by Philadelphia Union in the MLS on Saturday.

Former Liverpool full-back Smith had been brought into the game in the 42nd minute to inject some energy with United trailing 4-0 at the time.

But the fringe Socceroo had to be stretchered off in the 67th minute after going down injured, slamming his hand to the grass in frustration. He had tried to walk off the pitch but was unable and required the stretcher.

Register your interest here to join the GGArmy in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup in November and December, with matches against France (Nov 22), Tunisia (Nov 26) and Denmark (Nov 30).

United’s interim head coach Chad Ashton said: “It doesn’t look good at this point but I don’t have any final idea.”

On Sunday, Smith confirmed the worst case scenario, having torn his ACL for a second time in his career, meaning he will be unavailable for the 2022 World Cup.

Wishing you a full and speedy recovery.

We're all behind you, @bradsmith_94 🖤❤️ pic.twitter.com/vkR7SZJS7P

— D.C. United (@dcunited) July 10, 2022

Milos Degenek was absent due to a minor hamstring injury as Columbus Crew came from two goals down to win 3-2 at Chicago Fire.

Elsewhere, Deni Juric was an unused sub as Dinamo Zagreb won the Croatian Super Cup 4-1 on penalties after a 0-0 draw with Hajduk Split.

In Japan’s J.League, Adam Taggart continued his good goal scoring form with a strike off the bench in Cerezo Osaka’s 2-2 home draw with Kevin Muscat’s Yokohama F. Marinos.

Taggart, who has now netted three goals in his past seven games, calmly side-footed home from inside the box in the 63rd minute.

The Socceroo had been brought on in the 59th minute, with his strike making it 2-0, although he was replaced in the 76th minute.

GOALLL! Adam Taggart scores for Cerezo Osaka in the 63rd minute!

Cerezo Osaka [2] – 0 Yokohama F・Marinos

© J.LEAGUE – All Rights Reserved #JLEAGUE pic.twitter.com/zCc872kfps

— J.LEAGUE Official EN (@J_League_En) July 10, 2022

Mitch Langerak was in goal as Nagoya Grampus lost 2-0 at home to Shimizu S-Pulse, while Stefan Mauk got an assist as Fagiano Okayama drew 2-2 at Oita Trinita in J2.

Mitch Duke put in a full shift for Fagiano, while Mauk started and played an hour, getting the assist for Kodai Sano’s 21st minute goal.

In Korea, Alex Grant played a full game as Pohang Steelers won 1-0 over Suwon Bluewings.

Aaron Mooy wasn’t in the Shanghai Port squad which won 1-0 at Guangzhou after negotiating an early release from his contract with the Chinese club, prompting speculation about his future.

Mooy has been heavily linked with Ange Postecoglou’s Scottish champions Celtic, having based himself in Scotland – where his wife Nicola hails from – for the past few months.

“There’s plenty of interest around the world for Aaron and we’re weighing up all the options,” Mooy’s agent Josh Barnett told FTBL. “There’s certainly no rush to make a decision.”

Register your interest here to join the GGArmy in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup in November and December, with matches against France (Nov 22), Tunisia (Nov 26) and Denmark (Nov 30).

Categories: Football, Socceroos CentralBy Ben Somerford10th July 2022
Tags: Aaron MooyAdam TaggartBrad SmithFootballSocceroos

Post navigation

PreviousPrevious post:Socceroos Central: Luongo on trial, Hrustic set for switchNextNext post:Socceroos Central: Irvine scores in season opener

Related posts

Socceroos Central: Bos nets maiden Belgian goal, Irvine & Mabil score
3rd December 2023
Matildas Central: Two KCC assists, Micah’s Liverpool debut & Kerr and Raso goals
26th November 2023
Socceroos Central: Tilio’s Celtic debut, Miller hero to zero with red card
26th November 2023
Matildas Central: Foord nets, Kerr WSL assist and midweek UCL goal
19th November 2023
Latest News
  • Socceroos Central: Bos nets maiden Belgian goal, Irvine & Mabil score
    3rd December 2023
  • Matildas Central: Two KCC assists, Micah’s Liverpool debut & Kerr and Raso goals
    26th November 2023
  • Socceroos Central: Tilio’s Celtic debut, Miller hero to zero with red card
    26th November 2023
  • Matildas Central: Foord nets, Kerr WSL assist and midweek UCL goal
    19th November 2023
  • Matildas Central: Foord leads Arsenal comeback with goal & assist, Kerr & Raso strikes
    12th November 2023
  • Socceroos Central: Ryan impresses in AZ loss, Mabil & Duke goals, Bos & Boyle assists
    12th November 2023
News Categories
  • Football(197)
  • Matildas Central(86)
  • Socceroos Central(110)
Have questions?
Ask us here and we’ll get back to you right away!
CAPTCHA image
Contact Us
Contacting us is really easy…
For all enquiries, please email us at
admin@ggarmy.com
and a member of our team will get back to you
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
1300 GGArmy (1300 442 769)
Join our mailing list
Receive the latest news, updates and specials

You have been subscribed to The Green and Gold Army Newsletter

Green and Gold Army
Copyright © GGA 2021
  • Travel Agents
  • Privacy Policy
  • Website Terms and Conditions
  • Green & Gold Army Fan Site
Agents Portal