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FFA: Wage scandal won’t derail South’s A-League bid

FFA: Wage scandal won’t derail South’s A-League bid

A-League boss Greg O’Rourke says allegations concerning South Melbourne FC being accused of wage theft by current and former players and staff won’t affect their top tier aspirations. 15 Oct 2018
EXCLUSIVE: A-League hopefuls accused of wage theft

EXCLUSIVE: A-League hopefuls accused of wage theft

A-League aspirants South Melbourne FC have been accused of wage theft by current and former players and staff. 12 Oct 2018
Does 'cult' club hold the secret to attracting new A-League fans?

Does 'cult' club hold the secret to attracting new A-League fans?

We all want another Western Sydney Wanderers, but how can A-League expansion clubs get it right? The answer may be hidden within one of Europe’s most unusual teams. 9 Oct 2018
Holmes to A-League: Give Anastasiadis a crack!

Holmes to A-League: Give Anastasiadis a crack!

Bentleigh Greens midfielder Tyson Holmes says his coach John Anastasiadis is ready to manage at A-League level. 25 Sep 2018
And then there were eight...

And then there were eight...

Brisbane City have dropped out of the running to join the A-League and with the united south-west Sydney bid, just eight bids were filed with Football Federation Australia today for the two slots on offer next season. 31 Aug 2018
Parisi: Our whole team could play A-League

Parisi: Our whole team could play A-League

APIA Leichhardt veteran Franco Parisi says most of the boys in his squad could play in the A-League. 22 Aug 2018
Team 11 confirms Casey base for maiden A-League season

Team 11 confirms Casey base for maiden A-League season

A-League expansion hopefuls Team 11 have confirmed Casey Fields will play host to the majority of their home games in their debut season should they be admitted for 2019/20. 15 Aug 2018
Bentleigh boss: Give NPL players a fair go!

Bentleigh boss: Give NPL players a fair go!

Bentleigh Greens coach John Anastasiadis has called for clubs in the top flight to give NPL players a proper shot in the A-League. 8 Aug 2018
Canberra bid lines up major Euro club partner

Canberra bid lines up major Euro club partner

The Canberra bid hoping to join the A-League say they are on the verge of signing a major deal with a European Champions League side to boost their campaign. 2 Aug 2018
Are Sydney FC fans really Sky Blue till they die?

Are Sydney FC fans really Sky Blue till they die?

Sydney FC CEO Danny Townsend doesn’t believe Sky Blues supporters will change allegiance to Southern Expansion but he still opposes the A-League aspirants being granted a licence. 26 Jul 2018
Why promotion and relegation is coming

Why promotion and relegation is coming

Former head of the A-League Archie Fraser says the top tier of Australian football should have six new teams as well as a national second division with promotion and relegation within five years. 20 Jul 2018
'South Melbourne is a club that people either love or hate'

'South Melbourne is a club that people either love or hate'

South Melbourne bid chief Bill Papastergiadis says the love/hate relationship fans have for the top tier aspirants can heighten the levels of passion in the A-League. 9 Jul 2018
A-League clubs demand 14-team league

A-League clubs demand 14-team league

The Australian Professional Football Club's Association (APFCA) has released a statement demanding the A-League is expanded to 14 teams. 4 Jun 2018
Western Melbourne expansion bid confirms home stadium

Western Melbourne expansion bid confirms home stadium

A-League expansion hopefuls Western Melbourne Group Holdings (WMG) have confirmed a home venue with Wyndham City to be home to a multi-million dollar state-of-the-art stadium, should their bid be approved. 1 Jun 2018
"The answer is no": FFA rejects additional expansion calls

"The answer is no": FFA rejects additional expansion calls

FFA has rejected calls for the A-League to accept more than two expansion bids this October, saying structure is the most important factor. 31 May 2018
Named and famed: All 15 A-League expansion bids

Named and famed: All 15 A-League expansion bids

The final list is out! So here's the 15 expansion suitors vying for you - and FFA's - hearts and minds. 25 May 2018

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