It is not just legacy clubs who have been shutting down. Initially, the rise of privately owned teams was seen as the future of Indian football. Pune City FC was formed for the inaugural 2014 ISL season, but dissolved in 2019 due to financial and technical difficulties. Meanwhile, Pune FC, which invested a lot in youth, infrastructure and fan engagement, also shut down its side in 2016 and was absorbed by Pune City FC. As explained earlier, we all know what happened to Pune City FC.
