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A-League Pay Dispute Stalls Season | Auckland News
The A-League’s future hangs in the balance as a bitter pay dispute threatens to derail the 2026-27 season — with players rejecting the league’s latest offer just months before fixtures drop. While the men’s schedule is set to release this week and new investors are inching closer for the women’s league, the standoff over wages and growth plans has escalated. The APL’s proposal, which included a 27% pay bump for women and limited marquee slots for men, fell short of player demands, with union chief Beau Busch calling it a flawed strategy that undervalues women’s football. With negotiations…
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