New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- An alumni group representing former Australian women's soccer players says Football Australia is trying to silence former Matildas players by instituting a membership program that limits criticism of the sport's governing body.

With the Women's Asian Cup hosted by Australia set to start this weekend, Football Australia is facing questions over the introduction of a platform called "Matildas FC" which provides former players with complimentary tickets.

The former players had previously received free tickets for internationals with no need to sign up to any platform.

Matildas Alumni, which represents former national team players, has raised concerns with the rules they must agree to in order to become members of Mat...