Other reports are indicating that new troops are coming to the game and that is the kind of expansion that players would like to see. What the new troops are or when they are coming has not been confirmed at this time, but it gives players something to look forward to.
If you are looking for an alternative to Clash of Clans, then you might want to check into Clash Royale, also from Supercell. The game has been around for a little while now and is starting to pick up some popularity with the Clash of Clans demographic.
Players that are knee deep into Clash of Clans will know exactly how to start out with Clash Royale since the game is very much setup the same way. Get the layout of your village just right and there will be no number of troops that can stop you.