The London Football Exchange,whose aim is to build a worldwide network like the City Football Group,were in discussions with NSW NPL 2 club Hills United.
Sydney Olympic and South Melbourne abruptly sacked their coaches on the eve of the 2018 NPL season but now must pay them about $80,000 each.
Brisbane Strikers and Melbourne City have progressed to the FFA Cup semi-finals after defeating Moreland Zebras and Western Sydney Wanderers respectively.
Bentleigh claim a third NPL title in five years after beating against Avondale FC in the grand final,while Calder United downed Bulleen to take the NPLW title.
APIA Liechhardt's grand final hoodoo is over after grinding out a 2-1 win over Sydney United at Bankwest Stadium.
No sense of revenge for Chris Payne,who only wants to win Saturday's grand final for his son Cayde who was diagnosed with spina bifida.
It was a mixed bag for Queensland's FFA Cup hopefuls on Wednesday night,with former National Soccer League champions Brisbane Strikers progressing to the quarter finals,while the Roar were knocked out at Redcliffe.
Brisbane Roar coach Robbie Fowler hopes Wednesday's home FFA Cup tie will be the"start of something special"for the club,while cross-town rivals Brisbane Strikers aim for their first quarter-final appearance.
The Stallions remain Australia's joint most successful club and the former giants will have a chance to humble the country's wealthiest club,Melbourne City,in the FFA Cup on Wednesday.
Brisbane produced a"cupset"double on Wednesday night,with the Roar and the Strikers both advancing to the next round of the FFA Cup.
The Cooma Tigers credit a pre-season camp in Argentina - and a friendly against Independiente - for a campaign which has yielded their debut FFA Cup appearance.