Part sale of A-League to Private Equity

[midfielder]

Three articles..
from keepup

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keepup.com.au

from the abc

USA private equity firm Silver Lake buys stake in A-Leagues

An American private equity firm has bought a one-third stake in the A-Leagues, the new body overseeing Australia's professional football competitions.

www.abc.net.au

from fairfax

‘We have a huge opportunity’: A-Leagues finalises $140m equity sale

The organisation is set to invest in marquee players, the women’s game and youth football after selling a 33 per cent stake in the competition to US private equity firm Silver Lake.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au

 

[Pirate Pete]

Updated Fairfax.

A national second division could be played by as early as 2023 with Football Australia set to invest in the establishment of a professional football competition to sit below the A-League.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer...second-division-for-2023-20211214-p59hdi.html

 

[Kilsin]

However they do it, I just hope they get it right and support it enough to last. This could be great for our game.

 

[scottmac]

Updated Fairfax.

A national second division could be played by as early as 2023 with Football Australia set to invest in the establishment of a professional football competition to sit below the A-League.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer...second-division-for-2023-20211214-p59hdi.html

A national second tier, even without promotion relegation to the A-League is a perfect first step as long as it is broadcast. They talk of having pro/rel with the NPL which is awesome and will give more opportunities to young players coming through. Once that national step is taken it's only a stones throw away from pro/rel with the top division.
I'd hazard a guess that all the sides and locations we think should be in the aleague will be walk up starters in a second tier. Tas, Canberra, Wollongong, NQ, Sunshine Coast (f**king yea boooiiiiiii)
Free to air TV coverage is a must though. Can't be behind a pay wall.

 

[turbo]

If they can make a NSD viable without pro Rel it will go a long way to making it a possibility. The big question is where does the money come from?

 

[scottmac]

If they can make a NSD viable without pro Rel it will go a long way to making it a possibility. The big question is where does the money come from?

Did you read the article? They are going to use the money from the part equity sale of the A-League to fund these competitions in the short term. The sticking point as I've alluded to, will be broadcast. Can you sell it and what would you get for it. Will it be enough to run it. Transport will be the killer.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Travel costs are immense in Australia - subsidising those would be needed. TV may be through something like NPL TV

 

[turbo]

Did you read the article? They are going to use the money from the part equity sale of the A-League to fund these competitions in the short term. The sticking point as I've alluded to, will be broadcast. Can you sell it and what would you get for it. Will it be enough to run it. Transport will be the killer.

I didnt earlier but have now, The floated 6m won’t go that far especially if they want to do something for both men and women as the article says. It’s definitely a good bit of capital to get things rolling but as you said - can they sell it and if so how much? I’m sceptical the money will be there but I do hope it is viable and self sustaining.