Queensland State League (association Football)
Logo QSL |
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| Sport | Association football |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Motto | Our State of Play |
| Inaugural season | 2008 |
| No. of teams | 9 |
| Country(ies) | Australia |
| Continent | AFC (Asia) |
| Most recent champion(s) | Sunshine Coast FC (4th title) |
| Most titles | Sunshine Coast FC (4 titles) |
| Related competitions | A-League |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Official website | www.QLDSL.com.au |
The Hyundai Queensland State League, often abbreviated to the QSL, was a men's semi-professional association football league in the Australian state of Queensland. The league was created by Football Queensland (FQ) in 2008, to fill the gap between the national league (A-League) and the various city and regional leagues in the State. It was replaced in 2013 with the National Premier League Queensland.
The QSL is conducted across Queensland during the winter season and administered by the state’s governing body for the sport of association football, Football Queensland (FQ). The league replaces the State Cup, which has been held from 2004 to 2007 as an end of season tournament for teams representing the various regional zones. The QSL is intended as the showcase for the state’s elite talent, to provide a pathway from club football to the national ranks and a means of bringing association football more into the media spotlight.
Read more about Queensland State League (association Football): Current Clubs, Premiers, Current League Table
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