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.
Wave crash through River City 🌊
In a #FLeague Grand Final rematch, River City hosted @sunnycoastwave in a thrilling contest that delivered plenty of drama. Locked at 2-2 late in the game after a hard-fought battle between the two sides, it was Jordan Richardson who stepped up when it mattered most, producing a solo effort to seal a 3-2 victory for the Wave.
Oct 21
Calling all First Nations businesses, organisations and community groups! 📣
Be part of the FQ Murri Cup 2026 and connect with participants, families and visitors across an exciting two-day celebration of football and culture. Showcase your products, services or community initiatives and engage with a diverse audience from across Queensland.
📍 Nudgee Recreation Reserve
📅 28-29 November 2026
Oct 20
Football Queensland is seeking Expressions of Interest from players interested in participating in the Intellectual Disability (ID) Futsal Program.
As Football Queensland transitions from the existing AWD Futsal offering to an ID-focused program, current AWD participants are encouraged to remain involved and continue their futsal journey with us.
Aligned with Sport Inclusion Australia eligibility frameworks, the program will provide a clear and inclusive pathway for players across Queensland, with opportunities to progress through.
Oct 20
The road to the Queensland Futsal Cup Semi Finals continues tomorrow! 🏆
Seven blockbuster clashes will determine who keeps their Cup dreams alive and who books a place in the next round.
📅 Check the fixtures on Squadi!
Oct 20
Following feedback from the community and after further consultation with the Football Queensland Congress, the FQ Board has confirmed it will retain the existing 2026 fee structure for the 2027 season.
After seven years without an increase to player enrolment fees, modest adjustments have been made for 2027 to reflect inflation and changes in how transaction and technology costs are treated. We know decisions like these have a real impact on people across our game.
We are committed to acting in the best interests of the game, while listening carefully to our community. We won’t always get things right, and in this case we accept that we could have done better. When we need to, we are prepared to do things differently, reconsider our approach and keep working towards the best outcome for football across Queensland.
Find out more on the FQ website.
Oct 16
