2015–16 Sydney FC season Mariners), when the club signed Matt Simon. The club then lost the services of talented Socceroos midfielder Terry Antonis when he was transferred to Greek powerhouse PAOK on 19 August 2015. On 25 August 2015, Sydney FC became the first club to utilise the "Mature Age Rookie" concept, signing Alex Mullen on a one-year deal. The club also announced the signing of veteran Sydney FC gloveman Ivan Necevski (who returned to club after a stint with New South Wales Premier League outfit Rockdale City Suns) alongside Sydney FC Youth captain, Jacob Tratt. Sydney FC began the regular season at home
2015–16 Bengaluru FC season 2015–16 Bengaluru FC season The 2015–16 season was the third season of competitive football played by Bengaluru FC. The club won their second I-League title but were knocked out early in the Federation Cup. In the AFC Cup, Bengaluru FC made it to the knockout phase where they defeated Kitchee to qualify for the quarter-finals next season. The summer before the season began, the club were very active with their squad changes. Players who were with Bengaluru FC since their first season such as midfielder Sean Rooney and domestic players Pawan Kumar, Malemngamba Meetei, Darren Caldeira, and Robin Singh left