Complex sentence: He was reported to join Gold Coast Galaxy for the 2008 season, but as the FFA turned down Gold Coast Galaxy's application for an A-league licence in the 2008-09 season, Scott Higgins is a free agent.
Split into simpler sentences: He was reported to join Gold Coast Galaxy for the 2008 season. However as the FFA has turn down Gold Coast Galaxy application for A-league licence in the 2008-09 season, Scott Higgins is a FREE AGENT.