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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
'We're going to need $16.5 million' - Matildas eye bumper investment

'We're going to need $16.5 million' - Matildas eye bumper investment

Football Australia is chasing a bumper government funding plan to help the Matildas now and also secure a long-term legacy from the 2023 Women's World Cup. 21 Feb 2021
FFA reveal Matildas 'platinum generation' coach selection process

FFA reveal Matildas 'platinum generation' coach selection process

The current Matildas are the "platinum generation" superior to the Socceroos' golden generation team according to FFA CEO James Johnson, who is spearheading the coach selection process. 22 Sep 2020
'W-League can be top-five league'

'W-League can be top-five league'

FFA chief executive James Johnson says Australia's W-League should push to become one of the world's top five women's football competitions. 2 Jul 2020
FFA reveal their agenda blueprint

FFA reveal their agenda blueprint

FFA chief executive James Johnson say there is an opportunity to build a strong domestic transfer system, as part of a new blueprint for Australian football. 2 Jul 2020
World Cup bid success caps FFA CEO's year

World Cup bid success caps FFA CEO's year

He's been in the job for less than 12 months but FFA chief executive James Johnson has already seemingly cemented his long-term legacy to Australian football. 26 Jun 2020
FFA: This isn't a 2022 repeat. We've changed, FIFA's changed

FFA: This isn't a 2022 repeat. We've changed, FIFA's changed

FFA boss James Johnson has detailed how the process, FIFA and FFA have all changed since Australia's disastrous bid for the 2022 World Cup. 14 Jun 2020
Govt committed to 2023 WWC bid: Johnson

Govt committed to 2023 WWC bid: Johnson

FFA CEO James Johnson says government support for the Australia-New Zealand joint bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup is strong despite the COVID-19 crisis. 9 Jun 2020
World Cup in Oz a game-changer: FFA boss

World Cup in Oz a game-changer: FFA boss

A Women's World Cup in Australia would change the nation's sporting landscape, according to FFA chief executive James Johnson. 24 May 2020
Milicic, Macarthur and the Matildas – but Triple M mess not a priority for FFA

Milicic, Macarthur and the Matildas – but Triple M mess not a priority for FFA

Resolving the unusual and complex situation over Ante Milicic's future as Matildas coach is not an immediate priority for FFA. 1 May 2020
COVID-19 won't halt Women's World Cup bid

COVID-19 won't halt Women's World Cup bid

FFA boss James Johnson is confident Australia's bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup won't be undermined by the COVID-19 crisis. 1 May 2020
'It would be staggering': Fox Sports urged to stick with football

'It would be staggering': Fox Sports urged to stick with football

The head of Australia's professional footballers' union is urging Foxtel not to walk out on their broadcast deal with the FFA amid the coronavirus pandemic. 24 Mar 2020
Historic Australian football year 'blown to bits': FFA

Historic Australian football year 'blown to bits': FFA

FFA boss James Johnson is looking to rebuild an international schedule for Australian teams that has been put on hold. 24 Mar 2020
A-League to end quickly behind closed doors

A-League to end quickly behind closed doors

Football Federation Australia says the A-League and W-League will continue despite the coronavirus pandemic, with FFA bosses hoping to condense the remaining games into a quickfire schedule. 16 Mar 2020
Socceroos' Copa America trip in doubt as FFA hedges bets on A-League future

Socceroos' Copa America trip in doubt as FFA hedges bets on A-League future

Football Federation Australia refuse to speculate on the possible consequences if any A-League players test positive for coronavirus. 13 Mar 2020
Olympic qualifiers 'a boost for World Cup bid'

Olympic qualifiers 'a boost for World Cup bid'

Australia enhanced its joint bid for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup by stepping in to host the Olympic qualifiers at short notice, FFA boss James Johnson says. 11 Feb 2020