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If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below:https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365Today we speak with not only an Australian Football icon but also all all-around personality figure, Archie Thompson. With a storied career in Europe and Australia, Archie also holds a world record for the most goals in an International Match, with 13 goals for Australia against American Samoa. His goal scoring feats also extend to scoring 5 in an A league grand final for Melbourne Victory in 2007.With over 50 caps (and 28 goals) for Australia, including competing at two Confederation Cups, the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, Archie has been there, got the t-shirt and has a lot of funny stories, let along pearls of wisdom to share.Chapters -0:03 What has Archie been up to lately?1:51 Gareth & Archies origin story 4:10 Archies New Zealand roots5:30 Has the game evolved since the NSL days?7:45 Melbourne Victory Legend11:45 Guus Hiddink sends Archie to PSV Eindhoven 17:45 Taking on the world with the Socceroos23:58 Being the young pup in the changing room32:50 How do you make the most impact on trials?38:10 Establishing yourself in a national program42:10 Working with some great coaches46:30 Advice to young coaches48:30 Archies support network57:35 Rapid Fire Questions Archies Football Bio:o Melbourne Victory (2005 – 2016)• 224 appearances (90 goals)• 2 x Premiers (2007, 2009)• 3 Championships (2007, 2009, 2015)• 1 FFA Cup winner (2015)• 1 Joe Marston Medal winner• 1 A league golden boot• 2 Victory Medal winnerso PSV Eindhoven (Dutch Eredivisie 2006)o Australia (2001 – 2013)• 54 caps (28 goals)• World Record 13 goals vs American Samoa (2001)• Confederation Cup (2001, 2005)• FIFA World Cup Germany (2006)• AFC Asian Cup (2007)• Olympic Games (2008)#strive365 #archiethompson #melbournevictory@strive655 @10archie @gomvfcGive us your feedback Support the showBecome a member - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380305/support#STRIVE365Instagram: @_strive365YouTube: @STRIVE365podcastLinkedIn: @garethturnbullstrive365TIKTOK: @_strive365FACEBOOK: @STRIVE 365Twitter: @gturnbull12