The build-up to the season has been stifled by the ongoing saga between the warring parties, with Gallop issuing an exasperated plea at Tuesday's official season launch in Sydney.

Thursday's night's opening match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Brisbane Roar at Parramatta Stadium will almost certainly take place without an active agreement in place, leaving Gallop to urge the PFA to agree to terms as quickly possible.

After initial sticking points regarded payments to A-League players, the real friction was found with the national teams, primarily the Socceroos and the Matildas, and the need to tie their deals into the A-League agreement.

"We wanted it to happen last week and we call on it to happen this week so we can settle into the season," Gallop said. "I am frustrated about the time that it's taken. Indications from the PFA leadership are that the deal is agreed but needs to be ratified.

"The bottom line is affordability. The offer on the table is a good deal. It accommodates the PFA's desire to see a 'whole of game' CBA – the Socceroos, Matildas and the A-League – over four years."

Despite progress being made in recent weeks, considerable enmity remains between the two organisations. While it's possible that the agreement could yet be dragged out, Gallop said strike action remained highly unlikely.

"I think the fans would expect the games would go ahead in any circumstances and I think the PFA recognise that as well," he said.

The Matildas have already expressed their dissatisfaction with the FFA's stance, pulling out of last month's tour of the US. They have since agreed to go on this month's tour of China, facing the host nation and England.

The PFA launched a pre-emptive strike on the morning on the A-League launch, circulating a press release entitled "Time to Consider What the Game Needs".

"Football in Australia needs to become more professional and better engage with all of the game's stakeholders," said PFA chief executive Adam Vivian. "We must make sure the A-League can attract and retain high-quality players to ensure a high-quality game in Australia.

"To do that, we need a strong financial foundation off the back of a new broadcast agreement so we are able to provide all stakeholders with the quality they deserve. But right now we need to improve the operational ability of some clubs and the transparency of football.

"That means adopting all of the recommendations of the Crawford Report and ensuring that members are able to provide an oversight role on the actions of club boards."

But Gallop decried the timing of the PFA's release and the inferences used.

"I don't think they were useful comments today. We're perfectly aware of what needs to happen to develop the sport," he said. "The PFA have got a role, and right now that role is to get a deal done."

Meanwhile, the FFA is awaiting a reply from FIFA regarding the Socceroos' November 17 World Cup qualifier in Bangladesh, which is in the midst of violent civil unrest, with two foreigners killed in recent weeks.

"We've gone through the AFC and they've referred it to FIFA. The environment in Bangladesh is certainly a concern and we're monitoring it carefully," Gallop said. "We wouldn't risk putting our players into a situation where they were at all at risk. I would hope common sense would see a suitable arrangement put in place to make sure the game can go ahead safely."