Brisbane Roar is a professional football club based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The club was founded in 2005 as Queensland Roar to represent the state of Queensland in the new Australian football competition, the A-League.
The Roar have won three A-League championships, in 2011, 2012, and 2014, and two FFA Cups, in 2016 and 2017. They have also competed in the AFC Champions League on four occasions, reaching the quarter-finals in 2012.
Roar home games are played at Suncorp Stadium, which they share with the Brisbane Broncos rugby league team. The stadium has a capacity of over 52,000 and is one of the largest in Australia.
The Roar have a strong fan base in Brisbane and Queensland, and are one of the most popular teams in the A-League. The club has a number of supporters' groups, including the Roar Active Supporters and the Roar Supporters Club.
The Roar are currently coached by Robbie Fowler, who was appointed in 2020. Fowler is a former Liverpool and England striker, and has a wealth of experience in the game.
The Roar have a number of talented players in their squad, including captain Matt McKay, midfielder Thomas Kristensen, and striker Scott McDonald. The Roar are also known for their attacking style of play, and are one of the most exciting teams to watch in the A-League.
The Roar are a team on the rise, and are one of the favorites to win the A-League championship in 2021.
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Robbie Fowler