a-league.com is a fan based site devoted to the A-League, its teams, and most of all, to its Fans !
One primary key to our success, is Fan input & participation. A 2nd key to our success is acceptance by the teams of the A-League. We have made great progress in both areas, and the support base grows season by season. But, there is more we can and should do together !
www.usldiscussions.com
a-league.com has partnered with usldiscussions.com, which features the largest single online discussion community focused SOLELY on the leagues of the USL, from the A-League to the Y-League.
We have forums representing all current A-League teams, as well as forums for all levels of the USL, and several teams within the D3, PDL, & W-League.
Readership includes not only fans, but USL League Executives, Team Executives, Coaches & Players, News Media, and more.
During our formative years, chats featuring USL League Executives, Team Executives, Coaches & Players have allowed fans a one-on-one opportunity to ask questions and exchange views with those who manage and play in the league we follow so passionately. Those archives are still available for you to read.
The Next Step !
Things we need to continue our growth and ability to provide the single best source of information for A-League fans on the internet - Writers, Writers, Writers !
Match Reporters - In 2003, we ended the season with active match reporters in in 16 of 19 A-League cities ! Having more than one reporter for a given team is better than 1 ! Our goals is at least 1 reporter for each A-League team. For the 2004 season, we presently have 13 of 16 teams with committed Match Reporters. Sign up today !
Fans Perspective - Fan commentary pieces are a great way to let other A-League fans know how you feel, and convey your experiences and views of your team, and the league, for the occasional contributor.
Feature Columnists - For the serious writer who is willing to contribute on a more regular basis, this is the place to show your creative writing skills, and get your opinions and ideas in front of a regular audience.
News Diggers - One thing I have learned, though I believed it from the start, is that there is a TON of news about our teams out there, but there was no easy way to find it all. With the diligence of several fans, scouring team and news links, we have amassed the single largest collection of links to A-League team news anywhere ! We always need more folks willing to dig around for A-League news pieces, as well as discovering new sources for news. If you come across a piece of news, please send us the link at news@a-league.com, and be added to the growing list of fans who contribute to this fan run site.
Other - Have ideas or suggestions, please pass them on. We are working towards providing everything we possibly can to enhance and grow the A-League fan base around the country.
Find your place to contribute, and join this growing community of USL fans around the country.
Yours in Soccer,
Editor-in-Chief/Publisher: Dan Barnes
Managing Editor: Bill Fetty
Site Administrators: Allison Andrews and Dan Barnes.
