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.
Day 1 is done for our QLD Para Football team! ⚽
The team went down in their opening game against Western Australia. Congratulations to Jarrod Larkins-Law and Logan King on being named Captain and Vice-Captain, and a special shoutout to our debutants Harry Hobbs, Jeremy Lenarduzzi, and Mitchell Burke.
They will take on Victoria tomorrow, kicking off at 10:35am AEDT. 📺 Watch LIVE on Football Australia’s YouTube channel.
📷: Mark Avellino/Football Australia
Dec 9
Beat the Christmas countdown 🎄
The Club Support Hub has everything you need to get your club set for 2026, from ticking off key admin tasks to locking in team nominations.
Complete your Post-Season Checklist before the break and earn yourself some extra time over the holidays.
Explore the Post-Season Checklist in the Club Support Hub now
Dec 9
Ahead of the 2026 season, Football Queensland is continuing to publish important competition updates, setting a clear roadmap for clubs and participants ✅
Additional milestones have been delivered in recent weeks with more still to come, delivering certainty to the football community months ahead of season commencement.
Keep an eye out for more FQ updates on competition milestones as we head into the new season!
#FootballinQueenslandUnited
Dec 9
Wishing our Queensland Para Football State Team all the best as they kick off their 2025 National Para Football Championships campaign tomorrow morning at the Home of the Matildas in Victoria. ⚽
📺 Watch every match LIVE and FREE on Football Australia’s YouTube channel.
#FootballInQueenslandUnited
Dec 8
From 2026, the #NPLQLD Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year awards will proudly carry the name of a Queensland football great, and you get to help decide it 🌟
Your submissions will help create the shortlist before a public vote rolls out over Christmas. Community nominations close midnight on Tuesday, 9 December, so make sure to jump in and nominate who you think deserves the recognition
Head to the Football Queensland website to submit your nominations now!
Dec 8
