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A-League expansion
A-League expansion
Hired or fired? The top candidates for A-League expansion
It took far too long, but there’s finally some certainty over A-League expansion, with two new teams set to be named in October. So who will they be?
30 Mar 2018
A-League clubs: We will not accept FFA's A-League expansion
A-League clubs have hit back at FFA for not consulting them about expansion submissions, saying their plan "lacks all legitimacy and will not be accepted."
30 Mar 2018
Gallop: Money is preventing progress
Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO David Gallop says his organisation is "stretched thin" and money issues are preventing progress on expansion or a second division.
1 Mar 2018
We’re a great FFA Cup scalp – South Melbourne
EXCLUSIVE: South Melbourne's advisory board chairman Bill Papastergiadis believes many of their opponents will view victory over the ex- NSL club in the FFA Cup as a major scalp.
30 Jun 2017
Dandenong Mayor: We'd get 20,000 members in a month
Greater Dandenong City Mayor Jim Memeti says support for an A-League club in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs is so strong it would have 20,000 members in a month.
16 Jun 2017
Grella backs south east Melbourne expansion
Three councils from Melbourne’s south east have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to obtain an A-League/ W-League club licence ahead of the A-League’s expansion in 2018-19.
4 May 2017
South Melbourne signs Matildas star De Vanna
Matildas Captain Lisa De Vanna has signed for A-League aspirants South Melbourne signifying the former NSL powerhouse’s intent to gain a W-League licence.
8 Apr 2017
Foster: Why Sky Blues are wrong about third Sydney team
SBS broadcaster and A-League Southern Sydney expansion bid proponent Craig Foster says a third Sydney team would not dilute the Sky Blues' supporter base.
21 Mar 2017
Expansion: Here comes the Sunshine Coast
Indian businessman Nirav Tripathi says the Sunshine Coast region is ripe for A-League expansion.
16 Jan 2017
Aussie NBA rising star wants South in A-League
Australian NBA rising star Thon Maker is hoping that South Melbourne gets to be part of an expanded A-League so his brother Maker Maker achieves his childhood dream.
13 Jan 2017
Don't overlook Cairns because of Fury's failure
Mareeba Bulls coach Alex Srhoj says Cairns shouldn’t be punished for Nth QLD Fury’s failure noting the region’s history of producing elite players and it’s passion for football make it ideal for the A-League.
29 Dec 2016
Wollongong A-League side will be all about the football
Former Socceroo Mile Sterjovski says the number one priority of any expansion A-League side from Wollongong must be the creation of the club’s identity through its playing philosophy.
22 Nov 2016
Money bags Strikers in A-League 'next season'
Former Brisbane Roar Coach Miron Bleiberg says serious money is behind Brisbane Strikers A-League bid with his experience set to have them ready in seven months.
17 Nov 2016
FFA: Six bids vying to join A-League
Head of A-League Greg O’Rourke has revealed that there are six bids that are vying to be the 11th and 12th team in an expanded A-League competition.
8 Nov 2016
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