So announced today that the nine Australian clubs have had their license extended for 20 years but the Phoenix only until 2016.
This looks to be held up by the fact that AFC doesn't want someone in Oceania conference in the A-League. It could be if something doesn't happen the Phoenix could be gone?
http://m.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/ffa-extends-hyundai-a-league-licences-to-2034/86298