FFA board met to consider ten expressions of interest
The Football Federation Australia (FFA) board met to consider ten expressions of interest from prospective franchisees who want to join the A-League.
Areas covered by the proposals west of Sydney, Wollongong, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Townsville.
Senior Gold Coast businessman, Clive Palmer, will enter into exclusive negotiations with the FFA in order to obtain a license for the region.
The FFA has also been active in discussions with two consortia interested in a Townsville-based A-League Club - led by businesswoman Melbourne Milissa Fischer and local businessman Don Matheson.
Other proposals included three groups seeking the second year in Melbourne, two in the running for the west of Sydney and Wollongong a license covering New South Wales and the south coast.
"The number of proposals we have received reflects the dynamic behind the growth and development of the A-League," FFA boss Ben Buckley.
"We are also having discussions with Ms. Fischer and Mr. Matheson groups and we expect to be entered into exclusive negotiations with one of them by the end of this month."
The A-League expansion subcommittee will consider Melbourne in western Sydney and Wollongong proposals and determine a process and timetable for awarding new licenses.
The FFA said the A-League has the capacity to grow its eight teams currently at least a 12-team competition.
"When and where we are increasing the competition is measured by the fact that it simply is good for football, the right for A-League clubs, the right for new clubs and right for the local community," said Buckley .
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