CSQ Renews Colloaboration with Brisbane Roar

Brisbane Roar has confirmed their Platinum Partner, Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) will be renewing their partnership with the club for the 25/26 A-League season.

The partnership will have CSQ remain as the holder of naming and branding rights for the Half-Time Heroes activation at both Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s and Ninja A-League Women’s season matches.

The Half-Time Heroes program is an opportunity for MiniRoos teams to play soccer on-the-field during Brisbane Roar’s home matches half-time, started by Brisbane Roar and Football Queensland in 2023.

Who are Construction Skills Queensland?

Construction Skills Queensland is a construction training institution and industry body who specialise in training and facilitating the development of the construction field in Queensland.

CSQ delivers over 200 individual courses, ranging from certificates of all levels to advanced diplomas, catering to a wide category of trades and management training; among the courses are project management, civil constriction, and silica awareness training.

CSQ’s Constriction Pathways allows school students, young adults, parents/care-givers and educators to expand on their education and career in the construction industry, with over 70 career options available to graduates.

On the business and economic end of the industry, CSQ’s Knowledge Centre analyses the industry trends and comprehensive research of the construction field in Queensland to help inform businesses and stakeholders via their Industry Dashboard and other reports.

Construction Skills Queensland estimate they have nearly 45 thousand students enrolled in their courses, with 32 thousand students in-training.

Leadership Insight

Brisbane Roar CEO, Kaz Patafta, remarked on how extremely pleased Brisbane Roar is to welcome Construction Skills Queensland back for another season.

“We thank them for their recommitment and belief in where we are heading as a football club and look forward to seeing this partnership grow into the future,” he said via Club Statement.

CSQ CEO, Geoff Clare, commented on Brisbane Roar’s fan energy and enthusiasm which was needed to build an exciting future for the training institution.

“We are delighted to return for another season supporting Brisbane Roar and sharing the exciting opportunities available for young people in Queensland,” he said via press release.

Construction Skills Queensland were given naming and branding rights for the program last year when Brisbane Roar began their agreement.

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How James Johnson Is Shaping Canada Soccer’s Billion-Dollar World Cup Commercial Future

Canada Soccer has confirmed a renewed long-term commercial agreement with Canadian Soccer Media and Entertainment, marking a significant reset in the federation’s revenue strategy as the country prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The updated partnership extends CSME’s control of Canada Soccer’s commercial rights, including sponsorship, broadcast and media licensing, while introducing revised financial terms designed to provide the federation with greater long-term revenue certainty and growth potential. The agreement replaces a previous deal that faced heavy scrutiny from players and stakeholders over concerns surrounding commercial valuation and distribution of revenues.

CSME, led by Group Chief Executive James Johnson, played a central role in renegotiating the structure, which aims to better align commercial returns with the sport’s accelerating domestic and international profile. The revised framework is expected to support increased investment across national team programs, commercial development and broader football growth initiatives.

The agreement arrives at a pivotal moment for Canadian football, with momentum building across both men’s and women’s programs and global attention increasing ahead of 2026. Securing a more sustainable commercial model is viewed as critical to ensuring the federation can maximise opportunities generated by hosting football’s largest tournament.

The renewed partnership also signals a shift toward long-term commercial planning, providing Canada Soccer with a more stable financial platform as it looks to strengthen its competitive standing and expand participation nationwide.

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