Canberra United FC secures new owner, eyes A-League Men's expansion

Canberra United FC, the A-League Women's sole stand-alone team, has a new owner, the Australian Sports Group (ASG), ensuring its survival after years of uncertainty. The club had previously faced an unstable future, with players on uncertain one-year contracts due to the lack of a dedicated owner.

ASG, described as a group of marketing and sports executives with Australian football experience, has ambitious plans for the sport in Canberra. Chief executive Theo Fotopoulos expressed excitement about leading the next generation of professional football in the capital. A key objective is the introduction of an A-League Men's team for the 2028-29 season, aiming for an integrated professional club structure.

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Taking on the ownership of the Canberra United womenʼs team with a renewed focus on growth and investment, and progressing towards an integrated professional club with the introduction of an A-League Menʼs team in season 2028-29.

Australian Professional Leagues, which oversees the nation's football competitions, confirmed ASG's commitment to developing elite academy pathways, strengthening connections within the ACT football community, and investing in infrastructure. Capital Football, which previously managed the professional team alongside its other responsibilities, will collaborate with ASG to support these initiatives. The A-League Women's team finished third in the recent regular season and will now be able to plan for the upcoming season starting in October.

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We stand ready to support ASG going forwards, strengthening connections and pathways across the ACT football community.