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| Abbreviation | APL |
|---|---|
| Established | 31 December 2020 |
| Legal status | Active |
| Location | |
| Owner | Football Australia |
Chairman | Stephen Conroy (2023–) |
| Website | aplfootball.com.au |
The Australian Professional Leagues, officially abbreviated to the APL, and sometimes referred to as the A-Leagues, are the governing body for the A-League Men, A-League Women, A-League Youth and E-League. Since their formation, they have been mostly independent of Football Australia, but remain under their umbrella.[1]
The APL has rebranded various aspects of the professional leagues, including renaming and redesigning the logos for the men's, women's, and youth leagues. However, the decision to host the 2023, 2024, and 2025 grand finals in Sydney was met with backlash from fans, former players, and active support groups, with some clubs stating their preference to host grand finals at their home grounds.[2]
- ^ "About APL". Australian Professional Leagues.
- ^ McLeod, Catie (18 October 2023). "A-Leagues scrap controversial Sydney grand final deal in favour of new 'Unite Round'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 7 June 2024.