Former NSL teams form bulk of competition below A-League MenNew tier starts in 2025 and paves way for promotion and relegation
Eight semi-professional clubs are one step closer to a place in the A-League Men’s competition after Football Australia announced the make-up of a national second division starting in 2025.
The new league will consist of at least 10 teams and eight foundation participants were named on Monday – former National Soccer League clubs South Melbourne, Preston Lions, Sydney Olympic, Sydney United, Marconi Stallions, Wollongong Wolves and New South Wales premiers APIA Leichhardt, join Avondale, who won the Victorian state title for the first time in September.
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