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| Founded | 2008 |
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| Folded | 2012 |
| Country |  Australia |
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
| Number of clubs | 13 (total) |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Last champions | Sunshine Coast (4th title) |
| Most championships | Sunshine Coast (4 titles) |
| Website | qldsl.com.au |
The Queensland State League, often abbreviated to the QSL, was a men's semi-professional soccer league in the Australian state of Queensland. The league was created by the state's governing body, Football Queensland, 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 by the National Premier League Queensland as part of a wider introduction of the National Premier Leagues across the Australian soccer league system.
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The QSL was conducted across Queensland during the winter season and administered by Football Queensland. The league replaced the State Cup, which was held from 2004 to 2007 as an end-of-season tournament for teams representing the various regional zones. The QSL was intended as the showcase for the state's elite talent, to provide a pathway from club soccer to the national ranks and a means of bringing soccer more into the media spotlight. Sponsored by the Hyundai Motor Company the league was officially known as the Hyundai Queensland State League.
