Western United marksman Besart Berisha drives an effort on goal in March.Credit:Getty Images
"Will there be a hub? Yes there will. Where will that hub be? It will be in NSW,"Johnson told Fox Sports.
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Sydney,Melbourne and Brisbane were the three venues being considered for the location of the hub. Johnson’s announcement means Perth,Brisbane,Adelaide and Wellington Phoenix will all have to base themselves in NSW for up to five weeks to play out the season.
It was not made clear if the hub would be based solely in Sydney or if it would extend to Gosford,where the Central Coast Mariners are based,and Newcastle.
On Friday,the Phoenix announced they were on-board with the FFA's plans to finish the season,which has been suspended since late March due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Phoenix general manager David Dome said 23 players and 10 staff would cross the Tasman ahead of the season resuming.