Queensland Lions Soccer Club

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For the A-League team operated by the Queensland Lions SC see Queensland Roar


Queensland Lions Soccer Club is a football (soccer) club in Brisbane, Australia.

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[edit] History

The club was founded in 1957 as Hollandia Inala Soccer Club by Dutch immigrants. From the start they were based at grounds in the Brisbane suburb of Richlands. In 1977 the Lions were invited to play in the National Soccer League. They played in the NSL as Brisbane Hollandia and later Brisbane Lions until 1988. From 1989 the Lions played in the Brisbane Premier League. In 2004 it was announced that the Lions had won the right to compete in the A-League. Operating as Queensland Roar the club was once again represented in an Australian national league.

[edit] Gaming and Entertainment

The Queensland Lions operate a licensed club with a membership of over 30,000. They operate 176 gaming machines.

[edit] Women's and Junior Competition

The club has three senior and three junior teams competing in the Brisbane Women's Soccer League The Lions had 38 junior teams competing in BSDJSA competition in 2005.

[edit] Junior development

The Lions operate a junior academy known as the Australian Soccer Academy.


[edit] See Also

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