The former Manchester United striker will return to Australia for a 'farewell' appearance with Sydney FC in their friendly against Tim Cahill's Everton at ANZ Stadium on July 10.

Yorke had a big impact as Sydney's marquee player, helping the club to win the inaugural A-League title.

Yorke said the A-League was trying hard to match cricket, rugby league and the AFL and suggested a stronger domestic football competition would boost the country's hopes of securing a World Cup tournament.

"The need to emphasise a little bit more on domestic football in terms of getting the levels up and teams doing well in the Asian Champions League (will help)," Yorke told AAP.

"I'm sure there's progress being made, but you just need to have a league that is really challenging on all fronts to try and attract football to get there in 2022.

"You have a chance like everybody else. You've got the facilities and the stadiums, you have everything going for you."