The Philippine Women’s National Team got its 19th Asian Games campaign off to a winning start as the Filipinas used two late goals to slip past Hong Kong, 3-2, at the Wenzhou Sports Center in China. FIFA Women’s World Cup scorer Sarina Bolden and veteran Quinley Quezada extended their goalscoring records, before Katrina Guillou putRead More
WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM
PFF names Torcaso as PWNT head coach
The Philippine Football Federation is delighted to announce the appointment of Australian coach Mark Torcaso as head coach of the Philippine Women’s National Team. Torcaso, 42, is the reigning A-League Women Coach of the Year, having led Melbourne-based club Western United to the grand finals in its inaugural Australian league season early this year. PhilippineRead More
PFF officials thanks Coach Alen Stajcic
PFF officials offered their sincere thanks and appreciation to Philippine Women’s National Team head coach Alen Stajcic, after he and assistant coach Coach Nahuel Arrarte decided to explore other options upon the conclusion of the Philippines’ campaign in the 2023 World Cup. Under Coach Stajcic, the Filipinas transitioned to serious contenders underscored by the team’sRead More
Statement from Filipinas Team Manager Jeff Cheng
The contracts of Coach Alen Stajcic and Assistant Coach Nahuel Arrarte expired at the conclusion of the PWNFT’s World Cup campaign. They will not be renewed as both coaches have asked to explore other options. Coach Alen and Coach Naz have expressed their deepest gratitude for the opportunity and support they have received from theRead More
PFF officials hail Filipinas’ maiden World Cup stint
PFF president Mariano Araneta, Jr. and PFF general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes congratulated the resilience and fighting power of the Philippine Women’s National Team in their maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ campaign in New Zealand. The Filipinas battled Switzerland, hosts New Zealand, and Norway in three thrilling matches across three cities in New Zealand,Read More
Report: Norway 6-0 Philippines
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – The Philippine Women’s National Team magical run in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ came to a heartbreaking end after the Filipinas bowed out of the competition following a 6-0 loss to Norway in the final Group A match at Eden Park. In front of a boisterous 34,000+ plus fans atRead More
Bolden, Eggesvik look back on maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup goal
Philippine Women’s National Team forward Sarina Bolden and midfielder Sara Eggesvik reflected on the moment that led to the Filipinas’ first ever goal in a World Cup match against hosts New Zealand yesterday at the Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. Off a free kick from Angela Beard, New Zealand were only able toRead More
Stajcic: New Zealand win is one of the best achievements in the history of the country
Philippine Women’s National Team head coach Alen Stajcic was over the moon after the Filipinas, claimed a historic 1-0 win over hosts New Zealand in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ last night at the Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. Up against the host team of this year’s World Cup, the Filipinas producedRead More
#FWWC2023 Match Report: New Zealand 0-1 Philippines
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – The Philippine Women’s National Team made history after clinching a memorable first win over hosts New Zealand, 1-0, at the Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. Sarina Bolden etched herself in FIFA Women’s World Cup history as the first Filipino player to score in a World Cup final match afterRead More
Stajcic’s faith in Filipinas unshaken vs New Zealand
AUCKLAND – Australian coach Alen Stajcic’s faith in the Filipinas remains unshaken, believing in their capability to rise to the challenge as they brace for their all-important meeting with the hometown Ferns in three days at the Sky Stadium in Wellington. “Despite the result, we have a lot of belief,” reiterated Stajcic on Sunday ofRead More