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"For the fans, by the fans." This podcast dives deep into the heart of Australian football, covering the Socceroos, Matildas, A-League, and NPL. Beyond that, unmatched insight into Aussies abroad keeps you connected to the game—wherever it’s played.
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Capital Football’s recent changes have rocked regional clubs such as Yoogali SC and others. We’re joined by Aaron Hazelton (Monaro Panthers Vice President) and Nic to unpack what the review means, why it’s controversial, and the wider impact on regional football.Join the discussion: ⁠⁠⁠greenandgoldfc.com⁠⁠⁠Follow on X: ⁠⁠⁠@fcgreenandgold⁠⁠
The Socceroos have retained the Soccer Ashes with back-to-back wins over New Zealand. We are joined by Mike Tuckerman to discuss what we learned from the series and what it means moving forward.Join the discussion: ⁠⁠greenandgoldfc.com⁠⁠Follow on X: ⁠⁠@fcgreenandgold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Tuckerman
Joined by The Aussie Game, we break down the Socceroos’ 1–0 victory against New Zealand, covering the highs, lows, and future of the squad.Join the discussion: ⁠greenandgoldfc.com⁠Follow on X: ⁠@fcgreenandgold⁠⁠@the_aussie_game
Heidelberg’s dream run continues! We break down their Cup magic, Avondale’s performance, and what it all means for the Jets in the final. With Graham, Alex & guest analyst Will Whitchurch.Join the discussion: greenandgoldfc.comFollow on X:@fcgreenandgold@WillWhitchurch1
We break down the latest Socceroos squad, Western United’s bleak future, then celebrate South Melbourne’s inclusion in the new OFC Pro League, and what it could do for football across Oceania.Join the discussion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greenandgoldfc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on X ⁠⁠@fcgreenandgold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @grazorblade84 @AliG040803
Ian Syson, an Australian writer and researcher, joins us on the podcast to discuss his work uncovering the hidden history of football in this country. From his book The Game That Never Happened to projects like Soccer Anzacs, Ian sheds light on the deep roots of the game and the stories that shaped it.You can explore the lives of many of these historical players at 👉 socceranzacs.com.au/featured-playersJoin the discussion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greenandgoldfc.com⁠⁠⁠Follow on X⁠⁠⁠⁠@fcgreenandgold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
NPL Victoria commentator Alex Sivkarovski joins us to unpack the Western United saga, Triantis’ Greece switch, and more.Join the discussion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greenandgoldfc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on XGreenandgoldfc: ⁠⁠⁠@fcgreenandgold⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Sivkarovski: @Ace_Del
Why hasn’t the National Second Tier kicked off yet? In this Green & Gold FC roundtable, @NickGalatas, @MichaelLynchy, @smfcmike, and @SMEMUFC spill the tea on big entry fees, secret deals, travel costs, and the power plays holding Aussie football back.Join the discussion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greenandgoldfc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on XGreenandgoldfc: ⁠⁠@fcgreenandgold⁠⁠⁠⁠
Melvyn Wilkez, Manager & Sporting Director of Sunshine Coast Fire, joins us to discuss their fight with Football Queensland, walking away from the National Second Tier, and creating new player pathways through their UK academy.Join the discussion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greenandgoldfc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on XGreenandgoldfc: ⁠@fcgreenandgold⁠⁠⁠⁠
After Olympic Kingsway’s stunning Australia Cup upset over Melbourne Victory, club president Steven Nelkovski joins us to reflect on the magic of that night, the tactical bravery behind their performance, and the legend of Liam Boland. He also opens up about the logistical chaos NPL clubs face in the cup, the dream of a National Second Tier, and why WA deserves a seat at the table. From travel costs to yellow card frustrations, and a peek into Olympic Kingsway’s rebirth — it’s an essential listen for anyone who loves the cup, the grassroots, and the future of Australian football.Join the discussion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greenandgoldfc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on X Greenandgoldfc: ⁠@fcgreenandgold⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olympic Kingsway: @OlympicKingswaySteve Nelkovski: @stevennelcovski
We preview the 2025–26 season for all our Aussies Abroad with James Jarvis from The Soccerwhos Podcast. Join the discussion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greenandgoldfc.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow on X Greenandgoldfc: @fcgreenandgold⁠⁠⁠ James Jarvis: ⁠@JamesJarvisFM⁠ The Soccerwhos Podcast: ⁠@soccerwhospod⁠
Stanford economist Roger Noll joins Green and Gold FC to unpack how media power plays sidelined Australian soccer - and why promotion and relegation could be the sport’s revival key, even in a country with Australia’s unique challenges. From broadcast wars and collapsed leagues to the surprising benefits of yo-yo clubs, Noll explores how a real pyramid system boosts crowds, wages, and grassroots participation. Australia’s football future might depend on fixing the broken ladder to the top.
A-League analyst and scouting insider Petar Petrov joins Green and Gold FC to unpack what international scouts really think about Aussie talent and why the league’s development system needs a shake-up. Plus, Harry from AusFootHQ runs through the week’s biggest headlines, including Irankunda’s $2.6M move to Watford.Follow on XGreenandgoldfc: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@fcgreenandgold⁠⁠ Harry: @ALeagueHQPetar Petrov:@PPetrov_FRJoin the discussion: ⁠⁠⁠greenandgoldfc.com
In this special episode, we sit down with Tom Byer — the man behind Japan’s grassroots technical revolution — to unpack how one of Asia’s most successful football nations built its player pipeline from the ground up. Tom explains the science behind early skill development, and why Australia’s national curriculum may have gone wrong. We explore how to create a culture of ball mastery and what Australia can do if it wants to close the growing talent gap.Whether you're a parent, coach, or just a fan, this episode will change how you think about youth football.Follow on XGreenandgoldfc: ⁠⁠⁠@fcgreenandgold⁠Tom Byer: @tomsan106Join the discussion: ⁠⁠greenandgoldfc.com
In this special Matildas-themed episode of Green and Gold FC, Graham sits down with our forum's resident Matildas expert, Adam – known online as rebelliousfeminist974 – to break down all things Matildas under new coach Joe Montemurro.We dive into the squad selection shake-ups, the rise of fringe players and youth talent, and what Montemurro's attacking philosophy means for the team's future. Adam shares insights on players to watch, who’s missing out, and who’s making waves – from Holly McNamara’s inspiring comeback to the evolving roles of Kennedy and Heatley.We also review the two-match series against Slovenia, unpacking what went right (and wrong), and what it says about the team’s direction heading into the 2026 Asian Cup on home soil.If you’re a Matildas tragic or just keen to learn more about the team’s future, this one’s for you.🔗 Join the conversation on ⁠greenandgoldfc.com⁠ or follow us on ⁠Twitter⁠ .🎧 Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube – and don’t forget to leave a rating or comment. It really helps!
In this special episode of Green and Gold FC, we dive into the growing intersection of football and geopolitics ahead of the 2026 World Cup. With global tensions rising — particularly in the Middle East — and the United States set to co-host, what could this mean for players, fans, and the tournament itself?Graham is joined by co-host Alex and guest contributor Adrian (aka Mr. Clean Sheets) to discuss everything from travel restrictions and visa bans to how past conflicts have shaped FIFA’s decisions. Will countries like Iran be allowed in? Could politics compromise the World Cup experience?We explore the legal, logistical, and ethical challenges facing FIFA, host nations, and fans — all while keeping the heart of the conversation grounded in football.🔗 Join the discussion on greenandgoldfc.com or follow us on Twitter .🎧 Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube – and don’t forget to leave a rating or comment. It really helps!
Graham is joined by South Melbourne Mike & Pete to break down the Round of 32 draw, cupsets, and bold predictions for who could go all the way.Follow on XGreenandgoldfc: ⁠⁠@fcgreenandgold⁠⁠Mike: @smfcmikePete: @SMEMUFCJoin the discussion: ⁠greenandgoldfc.com
In this special mini episode, the Green & Gold FC crew — Graham and Alex — are joined by Jack from Hancock Analysis to discuss Portsmouth FC’s growing Australian contingent, with a focus on the signing of Adrian Segecic from Sydney FC.Follow on XJack: @HancockAnalysisGreenandgoldfc: @fcgreenandgoldAlex: @AliG040803Website: greenandgoldfc.com
The Socceroos stun Japan in Perth. We discuss the national coaching culture and whether the “jobs for mates” era is holding us back. Ange Postecoglou lifts Spurs to Europa League glory, only to be sacked. Meanwhile, the A-League wraps up a season full of youth breakthroughs.Support the show on Patreon and join the conversation at greenandgoldfc.com
In this episode of Green & Gold FC, we’re joined by Rory O’Neill—better known as Coach Rory on YouTube—for a deep dive into the parallels between Australian and American football (soccer). We cover everything from youth development and the pay-to-play system to the effects of closed-league structures, coaching education gaps, and the limitations of marquee signings. Rory brings a U.S. perspective on many of the same challenges we face here in Australia, making this a must-listen for anyone passionate about fixing football from the ground up.
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