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Boxes Australia must tick to consider hosting men's WC

Boxes Australia must tick to consider hosting men's WC

Football Australia CEO James Johnson says Australia has work to do if it is to follow up the success of the Women's World Cup by hosting a men's edition. 14 Aug 2023
Early signs point to further Australia World Cup bids

Early signs point to further Australia World Cup bids

FA chief executive James Johnson says Australia's eagerness for the Women's World Cup strengthens their hand if they are to bid for further FIFA events. 21 Jul 2023
'A tough process': How Johnson's loyalty to Matildas boss paid off

'A tough process': How Johnson's loyalty to Matildas boss paid off

Just 10 months ago there were those pointedly asking whether Tony Gustavsson was the right man to lead the Matildas into the Women’s World Cup. 11 Jul 2023
Promised land: Clubs queue to chase A-League dream

Promised land: Clubs queue to chase A-League dream

Will there be a time when A-League clubs face the ultimate penalty for failure and under-achievement? 1 Mar 2023
Victory fined $550,000 over crowd violence

Victory fined $550,000 over crowd violence

Melbourne Victory have been handed a suspended points deduction and $550,000 worth of fines following last month's crowd violence in the A-League Men derby. 10 Jan 2023
A-Leagues, fans 'must reach GF resolution'

A-Leagues, fans 'must reach GF resolution'

A-Leagues fans remain disgruntled by the APL selling the next three years' grand finals to Sydney, with Football Australia urging the parties to come together. 21 Dec 2022
Arnold set for Socceroos contract offer

Arnold set for Socceroos contract offer

Graham Arnold looks likely to be offered a new contract to coach the Socceroos as informal talks continue with Football Australia chief James Johnson. 13 Dec 2022
Socceroos great joins FA's inner circle

Socceroos great joins FA's inner circle

Josh Kennedy, a Socceroos saviour from the not so distant past, has become the latest former national team identity to enter Football Australia’s inner sanctum. 24 Aug 2022
'Full strength Socceroos will make a difference': FA chief's World Cup war cry

'Full strength Socceroos will make a difference': FA chief's World Cup war cry

A robust financial rebound has left Football Australia well placed to shrug off the $12 million hit of missing out on the World Cup - but chief executive James Johnson hasn’t given up hope of qualifying for Qatar. 5 May 2022
FA to recruit 'chief football officer'

FA to recruit 'chief football officer'

Football Australia Chief James Johnson has confirmed the national body's financial stability, regardless of if the Socceroos make it to this year's World Cup. 4 May 2022
Asian Cup Matildas review no 'witch-hunt': FA boss

Asian Cup Matildas review no 'witch-hunt': FA boss

FA CEO James Johnson says a review into the Matildas' Asian Cup campaign won't be a 'witch-hunt' against any individuals, including coach Tony Gustavsson. 2 Mar 2022
Second tier's a go but promotion-relegation must wait, says FA chief

Second tier's a go but promotion-relegation must wait, says FA chief

Football Australia chief James Johnson has confirmed the long-anticipated national second tier is primed to sprout in 2023, whilst hinting it won’t initially be designed as a gateway to the A-League. 18 Jan 2022
‘No need to panic’: Johnson outlines his Socceroos World Cup strategies

‘No need to panic’: Johnson outlines his Socceroos World Cup strategies

Football Australia chief James Johnson is staying calm amid a cacophony of unease over the Socceroos’ World Cup qualifying prospects, insisting “there is no need to panic at this point”.  7 Dec 2021
James Johnson was cruelly denied a World Cup. He believes Graham Arnold will repay that debt

James Johnson was cruelly denied a World Cup. He believes Graham Arnold will repay that debt

The winning run is done but nomadic Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has drawn high praise from Football Australia boss James Johnson for putting Australia in pole position for World Cup qualification. 14 Oct 2021
FA boss expects Socceroos to play in Sydney in front of vaccinated crowds

FA boss expects Socceroos to play in Sydney in front of vaccinated crowds

Football Australia chief James Johnson expects the Socceroos to stride out on home soil for the first home time in nearly two years, with the looming visits of Oman and Saudi Arabia set to be sanctioned by government. 7 Sep 2021
A-League, NPL to align fixtures for second division by 2022

A-League, NPL to align fixtures for second division by 2022

Football Australia is willing to overrule the wishes of new A-League, W-League broadcaster Channel 10 to align the competitions with the National Premier Leagues. 27 May 2021