Football Queensland has confirmed the state teams for the 2025 Emerging Matildas Championships, with four squads from the FQ Academy program set to represent Queensland in Sydney.
The competition will take place at Valentine Sports Park from Tuesday, 15 July to Sunday, 20 July 2025, with two Under 15 and two Under 16 teams selected to compete.
“We’re excited to announce the Queensland squads for this year’s Emerging Matildas Championships. This is a fantastic opportunity for these young players to represent their state and challenge themselves against some of the country’s best emerging talent,” FQ Manager – FQ Academy QAS, Isaka Cernak said.
“Queensland has a strong track record of producing elite Matildas, including Clare Polkinghorne, Mackenzie Arnold, and Hayley Raso. Competing at this level is an important step for our next generation as they work to follow in those footsteps and make their own mark on the national stage.
“Our squad selections reflect a truly statewide approach, with players identified through the FQ Academy and Inter-Conference state and regional events and carnivals, extensive Veo analysis, and our talent ID programs. We’re committed to ensuring all promising players have a clear pathway, no matter where they’re based.
“The Emerging Matildas Championships aren’t just about high-level competition. It also gives our players a chance to be seen by Australian National Youth team and A-League Academy coaches, which is a huge opportunity as they keep developing and working towards the next step in their football journey.
“We wish our Queensland players the best of luck and look forward to seeing them represent the state with pride in Sydney.”
View the full squads lists below.
Under 15 Queensland Squad
| NAME | CLUB | FQ ACADEMY CENTRE |
| Zahra Ahmed | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Lucy Ballinger | Townsville Warriors FC | FQ Academy Northern |
| Ruby Bird | Peninsula Power FC | FQ Academy |
| Akira Booth | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Philippa Bromley | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Lara Burgers | Brothers FC | FQ Academy Northern |
| Nahamanie Cavanagh | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Emily Chapple | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Tyrah Dibben | Doon Villa FC | FQ Academy Wide Bay |
| Abbi Dunn | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Sofia Erazo-Vitulli | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Alyssia Gordon | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Brooke Hummels | North Lakes FC | FQ Academy |
| Rina Ichino | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Sahara Jonata | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Ashley Jones | Lions FC | FQ Academy |
| Klara Krpan | Eastern Suburbs FC | FQ Academy |
| Ayla Lausev | Lions FC | FQ Academy |
| Ayva Marsh | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Abbey Newitt | Lions FC | FQ Academy |
| Bronte Pennells | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Telija Petelo | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Harper Pflaum | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Lara Phillips | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Zoe Reader | Eastern Suburbs FC | FQ Academy |
| Amy Reinhardt | Moreton City Excelsior FC | FQ Academy |
| Alexis Ritchie | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Payton Rose | Edge Hill United FC | FQ Academy Far North & Gulf |
| Sienna Sharkey | MA Olympic FC | FQ Academy Northern |
| Matilda Simpson | Southside Comets FC | FQ Academy Far North & Gulf |
| Zara Softa | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Phoebe Spreadbury | Moreton City Excelsior FC | FQ Academy |
| Pyper Walmsley | Moreton City Excelsior FC | FQ Academy |
| Lexie Watkins | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Matilda Wise | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Savannah Yared | Gold Coast United FC | FQ Academy |
Shadow Players – Under 15 Queensland Squad
| NAME | CLUB | FQ ACADEMY CENTRE |
| Zara Allen | United Park Eagles FC | FQ Academy Wide Bay |
| Ella Buie | Edge Hill United FC | FQ Academy Far North & Gulf |
| Isabella Charalambous | Central FC | FQ Academy Central Coast |
| Madeleine Dlask | Mackay Wanderers FC | FQ Academy Whitsunday Coast |
| Isabel du Plessis | Edge Hill United FC | FQ Academy Far North & Gulf |
| Charlotte Gunn | Clinton FC | FQ Academy Central Coast |
| Basima Hijazi | Logan Lightning FC | FQ Academy |
| Eva Hyland | Lions FC | FQ Academy |
| Scarlett Jones | Virginia United FC | FQ Academy |
| Ruby Jordan | Eastern Suburbs FC | FQ Academy |
| Darcy Macgroarty | Magpies FC | FQ Academy Whitsunday Coast |
| Kalaih Madden | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Emma Messner-Gul | Lions FC | FQ Academy |
| Olivia Nunn | Sunshine Coast Wanderers FC | FQ Academy |
| Bailee Ralph | Edge Hill United FC | FQ Academy Far North & Gulf |
| Grace Ramalinga | Lions FC | FQ Academy |
| Ivy Reisinger-Jones | Virginia United FC | FQ Academy |
| Millie Sargent | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Isabel Savige | Lions FC | FQ Academy |
| Amelia Schipper | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Mia Twine | Marlin Coast Rangers FC | FQ Academy Far North & Gulf |
| Lexi Underhill | Olympic FC | FQ Academy |
| Tia Weber | Granville FC | FQ Academy Wide Bay |
| Yasmin Wyld-Hill | Edge Hill United FC | FQ Academy Far North & Gulf |
Under 16 Queensland Squad
| NAME | CLUB | FQ ACADEMY CENTRE |
| Bridget Adamson | North Lakes FC | FQ Academy |
| Emily Bailey | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Brooke Bailey | Lions FC | FQ Academy |
| Caitlyn Bell | Redlynch Strikers United FC | FQ Academy Far North & Gulf |
| Lacey Benson | MA Olympic FC | FQ Academy Northern |
| Georgia Campbell | United Park Eagles FC | FQ Academy Wide Bay |
| Emily Carless | Redlynch Strikers United FC | FQ Academy Far North & Gulf |
| Sienna Chamier Brumpton | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Indiana Charlot | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Montana Corrie | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Tayissa Cory | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Ellie Davies | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Hannah Davis | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Charlotte Davis | Logan Lightning FC | FQ Academy |
| Gabby Foster | Logan Lightning FC | FQ Academy |
| Olivia Garnett | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Imogen Graham | Logan Lightning FC | FQ Academy |
| Olivia Harth-Vincent | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Alexa Holroyd | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Lucille Horton | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Serena Ibrahim | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Tayla James | Gold Coast United FC | FQ Academy |
| Jenna James | Lions FC | FQ Academy |
| Lucy Johnson | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Melanie La Frentz | Wynnum Wolves FC | FQ Academy |
| Xiana Ludwig | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Fernanda Mclaren | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Maddy Primrose | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Arabella Ryan | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Rani Sharma | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Myah Smallshaw | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Jessica Stafford | Sunshine Coast Wanderers FC | FQ Academy |
| Aurelia Stepanas | FQ Academy QAS | FQ Academy |
| Delaney Waugh | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Tanisha Winstanley | Gold Coast Knights FC | FQ Academy |
| Sofia Zervos | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
Shadow Players – Under 16 Queensland Squad
| NAME | CLUB | FQ ACADEMY CENTRE |
| Maya Allsop | Logan Lightning FC | FQ Academy |
| Amy An | Olympic FC | FQ Academy |
| Liliana Brillante | Across The Waves FC | FQ Academy Wide Bay |
| Ruby Butterfield | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Alexis Crann | North Lakes FC | FQ Academy |
| Millie Green | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Lauren Harris | Gold Coast United FC | FQ Academy |
| Millie Harvey | Virginia United FC | FQ Academy |
| Gypsy Ingram | Caboolture Sports Football Club | FQ Academy |
| Marley Jackwitz | Olympic FC | FQ Academy |
| Lilliana Knight | North Lakes FC | FQ Academy |
| Elina Lawesson | Edge Hill United FC | FQ Academy Far North & Gulf |
| Milly J Lino-Gofton | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Carlie Little | Gold Coast United FC | FQ Academy |
| Georgia Macaulay | Eastern Suburbs FC | FQ Academy |
| Ava O’Connell | Tinana Football Club | FQ Academy Wide Bay |
| Rose Shannon | Olympic FC | FQ Academy |
| Abbey Walker | Bluebirds United FC | FQ Academy Central Coast |
| Dee Dee Wendt | Brisbane City FC | FQ Academy |
| Grace Yates | Olympic FC | FQ Academy |
