Tag: A-League

In 2006 the FFA revoked the licence of New Zealand Knights and transferred it to New Zealand Soccer. In 2007 Terry Serepisos funded the licence for Wellington. They were given…

In 2018 the Western Melbourne Group bid for a spot in the A-League. Soon after, their team Western United were awarded a licence to participate in the competition. The project…

In 2004 Soccer NSW made a bid for a license in the inaugural A-League season. Their bid comprised a Western Sydney based team to be based out of Parramatta Stadium.…

In 2004 Soccer NSW announced a bid for the A-League In November 2004 Sydney FC were accepted into the A-League, with Soccer NSW holding 25% and Private Investors holding 75%…

In 1995 Nick Tana (Chicken Treat and Red Rooster) led a consortium to bid for a Perth team to enter the NSL. In 1996 Perth Glory entered the NSL. In…

In 2000 local businessman, Con Constantine bought remnants of the Newcastle Breakers from David Hall. The new club was and named Newcastle United and moved their home games to their…

In 2004 Melbourne Victory was announced as a foundation club of the A-League after beating out the alternative Melbourne based bids: The Melbourne Victory bid was led by Geoff Lord…

In 2008 Football Federation sought to expand the A-League. In the years following it would add North Queensland Fury and Gold Coast United to the competition. A latter round of…

In 2016 Football Federation Australia announced intentions to expand the A-League competition. Two bid emerged from the Macarthur region: Both bids submitted expressions of interest, although ultimately submitted a merged…

In 2004 Central Coast were set up to fill the regional spot in the A-League. Owners included the Spirit Sports and Leisure Group, Alex Tobin, former Socceroo, Ian Kiernan, of…

In 2005 the Queensland Roar was founded to participate in the new A-League competition. The Queensland Lions Soccer Club were the team’s first owners after being awarded the licence from…

In 2003 Adelaide United was founded to ensure South Australia remained represented in the National Soccer League (NSL) following the withdrawal of Adelaide City from the competition. Gordon Pickard was…