WHERE MATILDAS ARE MADE
The FQ Academy QAS is the elite football development program for women and girls in Queensland.
Established in 1992, the program has a strong track record of producing players for Australia’s national teams, including eight of the 10 Queenslanders in the CommBank Matildas squad for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™.
The FQ Academy QAS program is delivered by Football Queensland and provides a full time playing and training environment for female players aged U13 to U18.
FQ Academy Emerging Female Program
The FQ Academy Emerging Female Program is a specialised initiative designed to supplement club programs, offering additional technical skills development for young female footballers under the guidance of FQ Academy and QAS technical staff.
Delivered as an eight-week, term-based program, the FQ Academy Emerging Female Program is open to female players of all experience levels aged between 9 and 13 and provides high-quality coaching in a structured and supportive training environment.
The program is designed to complement existing club training, helping players enhance their technical skills and football knowledge during the critical skill acquisition phase of their development, benefiting both the individual player and their club environment.
Advanced Coaching
The program will be led by advanced licenced coaching staff who receive consistent mentoring and training during the season. Coaches will monitor players development and progression with regular reporting and analysis conducted during match weeks and at carnivals.
FQ Academy QAS Events
FQ Academy QAS players attend a range of state and national talent identification events to track their development and compete for selection in representative teams.
Events form a crucial part of the player development program where coaches can monitor players, capture footage for analysis and provide feedback.
The FQ Academy QAS Team
Gabor Ganczer
Isaka Cernak
NPL Women’s Competition
The FQ Academy QAS U18 side participates in the NPL Queensland Women’s competition, with players gaining valuable experience and development opportunities against Senior Women’s teams.
Providing a pathway to Liberty A-League sides including the Brisbane Roar, graduates of the FQ Academy QAS have also gone on to represent the country with national teams following their time in the NPL Women competition.
Queensland, it’s time to turn up for the Tillies! 💚💛
Watch Parties are ready for tomorrow’s HUGE Semi Final as the CommBank Matildas face China PR, and on Saturday for the highly anticipated Final hopefully featuring our green and gold girls.
Let’s make our support felt all the way in Perth to get the Matildas into the Final!
Watch Party details on our website.
Mar 16
FQ is delighted to announce the squads who will represent Queensland at the 2026 CommBank Emerging Matildas and CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships 👏
Our Under 15 and Under 16 Boys and Girls squads consist of #FQAcademy players from every region across the state, who will proudly represent Queensland at Australia’s premier youth football tournaments this April in Melbourne and Sydney.
Congratulations to all players selected from across Queensland!
💻 Find out more & view the full squads on the Football Queensland website
#QueenslandProud
Mar 16
Harmony Week is here, and so is FQ’s Harmony Round! 🧡
This weekend, clubs across the state will unite to celebrate the rich cultural diversity that makes football the world game. Whether you’re a player, coach, referee, volunteer or supporter, you’re part of a community that welcomes and values everyone.
Harmony Round is our chance to show what football in Queensland does best: bring people together. No matter your background, story or journey into the game: you belong here.
#HarmonyWeek #FootballinQueenslandUnited ⚽
Mar 16
Mitchy launch #FQPL 1 Women’s season in style 💥
Mitchelton FC pulled off a stunning Round 1 comeback, overturning a 3–1 deficit with goals in the 70th, 75th and 78th minutes in a wild eight-minute flurry.
📺 Watch the highlights now on #FQTV
Mar 16
Super Saturday Double Header. 🐯🦁
Strap in and get comfy, your Saturday is sorted. Eastern Suburbs and Lions FC go head-to-head in a blockbuster double header, with the Women kicking off at 3:45pm before the Men take the stage at 6pm.
🏟 Be there at Heath Park
📺 Watch LIVE and FREE on FQTV 👉 http://bit.ly/WatchFQTV
Mar 14
