Kahli Johnson
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kahli Mary Johnson | ||
| Date of birth | February 18, 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Sydney, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Calgary Wild FC | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Dee Why FC | |||
| CC Strikers | |||
| Manly United FC | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022 | Sydney FC | 5 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Manly United FC (loan) | 5 | (2) |
| 2022–2025 | Western United FC | 48 | (13) |
| 2023 | → Manly United FC (loan) | 8 | (3) |
| 2025– | Calgary Wild FC | 6 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022–2024 | Australia U20 | 10 | (0) |
| 2025– | Australia | 1 | (1) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 May 2025 | |||
Kahli Mary Johnson (born 18 February 2004) is an Australian soccer player who plays for Calgary Wild FC in the Northern Super League.
Early life
[edit]Johnson began playing youth soccer with Dee Why FC and CC Strikers.[1] She later played youth soccer with Manly United.[2]
Club career
[edit]In 2022, Johnson began playing with Sydney FC in the A-League Women, also appearing for Manly United FC in the National Premier Leagues NSW Women's.[1]
In August 2022, she signed with Western United FC of the A-League Women.[3] On February 26, 2023, she scored her first goals, netting two goals in a 6–0 victory over the Newcastle Jets.[4][5] In June 2023, she signed an extension with the club.[6] In May 2024, she again extended her contract for another season.[7] In February 2025, she departed the club, securing an overseas transfer, with Western United receiving their first ever transfer fee for a player sale.[8][9] At the time of her departure, she was the leading scorer in the league.[10][11]
In February 2025, she signed with Canadian Northern Super League club Calgary Wild FC.[12] On 16 April 2025, she started in the league's inaugural game, a 1-0 loss to Vancouver Rise FC.[13] On April 26, 2025, she scored a brace in a 4–1 victory over the Halifax Tides, to help the side record their first victory in franchise history.[14][15]
International career
[edit]In 2022, she was named to the Australia U20 squad for the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.[16] In 2024, she was named to the squad for the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup and the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.[17][18]
In May 2023, she was named to a camp with the Australia U23 team for the first time.[19]
In May 2025, she received her first call-up for the Australia senior national team for two friendlies against Argentina,[20] where she scored her first international goal on 30 May 2025, in her debut appearance.[21][22]
International goals
[edit]| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 30 May 2025 | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia |  Argentina |
1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Johnson's walk along the MWFA, Manly United Pathway". Manly Warringah Football Association. 11 February 2022.
- ^ Pisani, Sacha. "Meet the Young Matilda who's already a coach at 19 & dreaming of Manchester United". A-Leagues.
- ^ "Young Matildas star Kahli Johnson joins Western United". Western United FC. 10 August 2022.
- ^ Heddo, Taryn (27 February 2023). "Matildas at Home: Round 15 – Crummer makes 100th Liberty A-League Women appearance". Australia women's national soccer team.
- ^ Murray, Tara (4 March 2023). "Johnson's big move". Star News Group.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (9 June 2023). "Kahli Johnson returning to Western United in 2023/24". Western United FC.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (29 May 2024). "Kahli Johnson spearheading exciting attacking flair at Western United". Western United FC.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (25 February 2025). "Kahli Johnson secures landmark overseas transfer". Western United FC.
- ^ "Johnson departs Western". Star News Group. 25 February 2025.
- ^ Comito, Matt (25 February 2025). "'Why leave now?' Debate over Young Matilda's overseas move amid Golden Boot push". A-Leagues.
- ^ Comito, Matt (11 February 2025). "Shock transfer rumour threatens to flip 'unheard of' Golden Boot race: 'Watch this space'". A-Leagues.
- ^ "Aussie Kahli Johnson Adds Name to Calgary Wild FC Roster". Calgary Wild FC. 24 February 2025.
- ^ "Calgary Wild FC Drop Historic NSL Opener 1-0 to Vancouver Rise FC". Sport Information Resource Centre. 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Johnson leads Calgary Wild past Tides". CBC Sports. 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Wild FC dominate Halifax for first ever Northern Super League win". Calgary Herald. 26 April 2025.
- ^ Heddo, Taryn (28 August 2024). "Kahli Johnson: "Every single time I see my name on the back of that jersey... it's an amazing feeling."". Australia women's national soccer team.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (14 February 2024). "Kahli Johnson headed to AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup". Western United FC.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (12 August 2024). "Kahli Johnson: World Cup selection 'a massive honour'". Western United FC.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (4 May 2023). "Alana Cerne and Kahli Johnson headed to U23 camp". Western United FC.
- ^ "CommBank Matildas confirm squad for Argentina Series". Matildas. Football Australia. 14 May 2025.
- ^ Lynch, Joey (30 May 2025). "Debutant Kahli Johnson shines in comfortable win for Matildas over Argentina". The Guardian.
- ^ Bone, Alyssa (30 May 2025). "'Looked at home': Matildas debutant Kahli Johnson stuns in dominate win over Argentina". Nine's Wide World of Sports.
External links
[edit]- Kahli Johnson at Soccerway
- Kahli Johnson at Soccerdonna