[2][3] Perth Kangaroos was put together in 1994 by Global Football Australia, a consortium led by businessman Joe Claudio.

Western Australia had been keen to be represented in Australia's National Soccer League (NSL) since it was formed in 1977, but a series of logistical problems and financial concerns meant that the league were not keen to include a Western Australian club.

[2] The Kangaroos were one of two Australian teams to compete in the FAS Premier League in 1994 – the other being the Darwin Cubs.

In 1995, another Perth-based consortium led by Nick Tana successfully bid for entry into the NSL.

In 2005, Perth Glory were selected to enter the re-vamped Australian national league, the A-League.