A-League players have slammed Football Australia’s lack of transparency in making the decision to axe Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix from the Australia Cup. “In 2023, the PFA released a comprehensive analysis of the Australia Cup that revealed a range of challenges and opportunities. “We are unaware of the review that FA has undertaken and the players were not a part of it. Camera Icon PFA boss Beau Busch has slammed Football Australia following its decision to dump Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix from the Australia Cup. Supplied Credit: SuppliedConcerns raised by affected players included the lack competitive games Auckland and Wellington will now have in the build-up to the A-League season.