The PFA has expressed its disappointment at the failure of the Sydney Rovers bid but is glad to hear Football Federation Australia remains committed to establishing a team in western Sydney.

There is no more important place for an A-League team than Western Sydney,” PFA CEO Brendan Schwab told the PFA's official website.

“Over the last 50 years, the region has produced many of Australia’s greatest players.  This was only possible through the passion and knowledge shown by the area’s many volunteers, players and clubs.

“The region’s leading clubs constantly played some of the best national league football ever seen in this country, relying largely on home grown players."

He said the PFA was happy that the FFA continued to see expansion into Western Sydney as essential - an area that has produced numerous Socceroos over the years including Mark Schwarzer and Mark Bosnich.

“The huge levels of interest in the game – coupled with the nation’s highest participation base – mean that the market essentials exist for the Western Sydney franchise to become the A-League’s most powerful if it is set up on the correct foundations,” Schwab said.