In this episode of Green & Gold FC, Graham and Alex are joined by Mexican football journalist Alejandro Orellana of Goal.com to examine the suspension of promotion and relegation in Liga MX and what it signals for the direction of Mexican football.

Why was the system halted? Who benefits from its removal? And what has it cost the second tier? We discuss the financial strain on expansion clubs, multi-club ownership, declining attendances, and the replacement of relegation with financial penalties, while considering whether the absence of jeopardy is affecting standards across the league.

We then assess the implications for the Mexican national team, compare Liga MX structurally with MLS, and ask whether the United States is beginning to gain ground within Concacaf.

The episode opens with a preview of Australia’s World Cup warm-up against Mexico and what both sides hope to learn ahead of the tournament.

A detailed discussion on governance, incentives, and what Australian football can take from Mexico’s experience.

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In this episode of Green & Gold FC, we break down Newcastle Jets’ relentless run and what it means for the A-League landscape, while examining Perth Glory’s tactical issues and whether Adam Griffiths needs to adjust his approach. We also assess Brisbane Roar’s recent improvements, their January additions, and whether better squad balance can translate into consistency.

Later in the episode, we turn to the Socceroos following the devastating news of Lewis Miller’s injury ruling him out of the World Cup. We debate Popovic’s right wing-back options, potential bolters, and how the 26-man squad could be structured. We also check in on Aussies abroad, with Riley McGree and Mohamed Toure scoring again in the Championship, plus early MLS signs suggesting Lucas Harrington may be emerging as a genuine contender.

We then discuss the Olyroos coaching vacancy after Tony Vidmar’s departure and what profile Football Australia should prioritise next. On the continental front, we analyse Melbourne City’s coefficient push in Asia and Macarthur’s disappointing collapse, before shifting to the OFC Pro League where South Melbourne remain in the hunt ahead of a crucial clash with Auckland.

To close the show, we welcome Alex Araújo for a full NPL NSW and Victoria wrap, including the Sydney academy derby, South Melbourne’s statement win over Avondale, and this week’s match-of-the-round selections.

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Hat-tricks framed the week in Australian Football. Mo Touré’s debut in England, Clayton Taylor’s Jets performance and Michael Krslovic for Sydney United set the tone. We assess Riley McGree’s Championship form, Melbourne City’s ACL push and coefficient implications, Ange Postecoglou’s vindication at Spurs, the U17 Asian Cup draw, Brisbane’s downturn and Perth’s adjustment under Adam Griffiths.

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In this episode of Green & Gold FC, Graham is joined by Olympic Kingsway president Steven Nelkovski, Marconi head coach Peter Tsekenis, MetroStars head coach Danny Graystone, and South Melbourne supporter Mike to preview the 2026 NPL season. The panel discusses key transfer moves, the financial realities shaping the competition, reported seven-figure player budgets, and how youth rules and development pathways are influencing club decisions. The conversation also explores the impact of the Australian Championship and what it could mean for the direction of the NPL and Australian football more broadly.

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Nick Stoll joins Green & Gold FC to argue that the A-League is simply too fun not to love, while openly acknowledging fans’ very real frustrations around promotion and relegation, governance, and how supporters have been treated. It’s a fan-first, conciliatory conversation about why people drifted away, what fractured fan culture, and what still has the power to pull supporters back in.

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In this episode of Green & Gold FC, South Melbourne FC general manager Strati Xynas joins the podcast to reflect on the Australian Championship win and preview the inaugural OFC Pro League. Later in the episode, Paul Mavroudis, South of the Border, offers a fan perspective on South Melbourne FC, the OFC Pro League schedule, travel demands, broadcast access, and what it could mean for Australian football.

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Danny Graystone (MetroStars coach and former Melbourne Victory academy coach) and Jon Price (NTC advocate and former technical director of Tilford Zebras) join Green & Gold FC for an open conversation about youth development, coach education, and the National Curriculum. They look at what the curriculum set out to achieve, what it has genuinely improved, and why it became so divisive. From cost and accessibility to teaching the fundamentals and developing better goal scorers, this episode focuses on how Australian football is actually developing players on the ground.

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In Episode 40, Green & Gold FC analyse Tony Vidmar’s U23 Asian Cup squad, including key selections, omissions, and what it reveals about Australia’s Olympic pathway.

The panel then turn to Melbourne City and Macarthur’s strong form in Asia, assessing what their continental performances say about the A-League, the Asian Champions League, and Australia’s coefficient battle.

The episode closes with reflections on Australian football in 2025, from youth success and club performances to broader questions about development, exposure, and what lies ahead in a World Cup year.

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