A-League clubs to take control of competition in new deal with FFA

  • Impasse over independently-run A-League has been broken
  • New entity to manage the A-League and W-League

An impasse over creating an independently-run A-League has been broken with Football Federation Australia (FFA) to soon cede control to clubs. A new entity will manage the A-League, W-League and youth league in Australia, with a transition from FFA control next season.

The FFA has reached in-principle agreements with football hierarchy in a move which also seemingly assures Wellington Phoenix’s long-term future in the A-League. The Phoenix, whose A-League licence was set to expire at the end of next season, will now effectively become co-owners of the competition under the fresh governance model.

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