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FFA Cupsets show expansion is ready to go

FFA Cupsets show expansion is ready to go

One of the obstacles occasionally thrown up by anti-expansion apologists (and how many of those are left?) is the danger of spreading talent too thinly across the league. Well given the recent performance of NPL clubs in the FFA Cup, that fear is pretty much blown out of the water. 9 Aug 2018
Thousands vote for ex-NSL clubs to join A-League

Thousands vote for ex-NSL clubs to join A-League

Thousands have voted in favour of two former National Soccer League (NSL) champions being re-admitted to the topflight in 2019/20. 20 Jul 2018
A-League expansion shortlist announced

A-League expansion shortlist announced

It's here but it's longer than expected! The FFA has finally released the shortlist of the A-league expansion bids. 4 Jul 2018
Wollongong Wolves: Our fans don't desert!

Wollongong Wolves: Our fans don't desert!

Wollongong Wolves say nothing will tempt the “tribal” football fans of the Illawarra to break territory for a rival A-League bid that encompasses Sydney. 17 Jun 2018
Wollongong must be part of Southern Expansion – Ex Socceroo

Wollongong must be part of Southern Expansion – Ex Socceroo

Former Socceroo, Scott Ollerenshaw, says Wollongong football fans need to think big and throw their support behind Southern Expansion's A-League bid. 11 Jun 2018
When it all goes South: Can Southern Expansion change the A-League model?

When it all goes South: Can Southern Expansion change the A-League model?

Everything about prospective A-League bid Southern Expansion appears larger than life. 31 May 2018
New Adelaide club to have "$100 million budget"

New Adelaide club to have "$100 million budget"

South Australia's entrant into the A-League expansion race, West Adelaide, reportedly has huge financial backing from an English-based consortium. 28 May 2018
Come again? Gold Coast United's new dawn

Come again? Gold Coast United's new dawn

They're ba-aaack. But this time, the Gold Coast club have shedded a certain weight from behind the scenes. 25 May 2018
Today's the day: Expansion clubs submit bids to FFA

Today's the day: Expansion clubs submit bids to FFA

Today is FFA's official deadline for Expressions of Interest and up to 12 expansion candidates are reportedly set to submit their bids. 24 May 2018
Brisbane Strikers withdraw A-League bid

Brisbane Strikers withdraw A-League bid

Former NSL and current Queensland NPL club, Brisbane Strikers, have formally withdrawn their bid for an A-League licence. 20 May 2018
South Melbourne bid gets political

South Melbourne bid gets political

South Melbourne has recruited a slice of government backing to its A-League bid in the hope of pushing their expansion case over the line. 17 May 2018
"Football is booming": Team 11 secures $23 million for 'elite facility'

"Football is booming": Team 11 secures $23 million for 'elite facility'

Dandenong-based A-League bid Team 11 have secured $23 million in council funding for a state-of-the-art headquarters and training facility. 14 May 2018
"Full circle": Wolves sign 80-cap Socceroo

"Full circle": Wolves sign 80-cap Socceroo

Luke Wilkshire's career has gone back to the future, re-joining the side he begun his youth career with in 1995. 11 May 2018
New bid on the block: South West Sydney FC vying for the A-League

New bid on the block: South West Sydney FC vying for the A-League

South West Sydney FC are one of the newest expansion bidders to throw their hat into the ring for an A-League licence, but the fledgling club now face a race against time. 9 May 2018
Fremantle City launches A-League bid

Fremantle City launches A-League bid

Fremantle City have launched their official bid for an A-League expansion franchise. 2 May 2018
Tassie A-League bid: "We'll be well prepared"

Tassie A-League bid: "We'll be well prepared"

"Football mad" Tasmanian A-League bidders believe their submission is FFA's best bet at a successful new A-League franchise. 2 Apr 2018

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