APPLICATION AND EVALUATION PROCESS
The process is divided into three main phases – application, evaluation and renewal.
Application proposals should include an overview of the club, its ownership and management, training facilities, financial plan, player recruitment, including women’s football and youth development strategies, coaching and technical structure for its first, women and youth squads, as well as community and fan engagement plans.
This will also be part of the criteria for the evaluation of the proposals.
Clubs must also demonstrate their commitment to the league’s long-term growth and success, said FAS.
It added that clubs must also show proof of financial viability – minimally with the financial capability to sustain the operating expenses of the club for the initial year of participation – as they are not entitled to financial support.
FAS added that the request for proposal is designed to ensure that prospective clubs align with the footballing authority’s objectives, including compliance with the SPL and Asian Football Confederation club licensing regulations.
Interested foreign clubs will also be required to provide an endorsement letter from their respective member association, “supporting their intent and application to be considered as a participating team” in the league.
Applicants must submit their proposal by 6pm on Mar 14, 2025.
