1977-2004 There were a number of Queensland teams that played in the now defunct National Soccer League. A-League (2005-present) The Brisbane Roar, a privately owned football club (originally formed by the Brisbane-based Queensland Lions FC), was the only Queensland team to compete in the inaugural season of the national A-League (2005). In the 2009-10 Hyundai A-League season, two other clubs joined the Roar, Gold Coast United FC and the North Queensland Fury FC (Townsville). However, the Fury team withdrew from the competition after season 2010-11, citing financial difficulties. Gold Coast United also left the A-league after the 2011-12 season. They have now reformed in August 2017 and currently compete in the National Premier Leagues Queensland. Club competitions Queensland statewide competitions The Queensland State League (QSL) was established in 2008 to provide a second tier competition between the A-League and the Queensland regional competitions. The QSL consisted of a single division, comprising nine teams without provision for promotion or relegation. In 2013 the QSL was replaced by the National Premier Leagues Queensland (NPL Qld) which forms a division within the National Premier Leagues (NPL). The winner (top of the table after the regular season) enters a national finals series against the winners of the other NPL divisions. In 2018 the NPL Queensland will introduce promotion from and relegation to, a new league the Football Queensland Premier League. Regional competitions Below the NPL Qld there are local competitions run in each of the zones. Seasons in Queensland soccer Women's football Brisbane Roar have a team in the national W-League that represent Queensland's female footballers. Footnotes See also Football Queensland History of association football in Brisbane, Queensland Association football in Australia External links Football Queensland official website Qu