YOUTH & GRASSROOTS - Philippine Football Federation

PFF announces Filipinas U17 tryouts in PH and US

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has announced the conduct of official talent identification tryouts for the Philippine under-17 women’s national football team in the Philippines and the United States as part of its continuing efforts to strengthen the long-term…

January 14, 2026

PFF 2025 review: Filipinas vets and youth shining bright as gold

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) proudly celebrates 2025 as a transformative year of progress in Philippine women's football development. Building on the historic momentum of the Filipinas' 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup appearance and Asian Games debut PFF has…

January 11, 2026

A Nation Rising: Moving Philippine Football Forward

In 2025, Philippine football made headlines as national teams recorded qualifications, podium finishes, historic firsts, and deeper tournament runs. Alongside these, fan engagement strengthened, and institutional confidence grew, culminating in the country’s historic hosting of the FIFA Futsal Women’s…

November 19, 2025

Women’s futsal celebrated nationwide with Filipina5 Futsal Fiesta

“The FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup legacy belongs to every Filipina futsal player across the country. Through the Filipina5 Futsal Fiesta, we are bringing the celebration of the event to every Regional Football Association, and winners get to go…

November 5, 2025

Clearer path for grassroots growth with FIFA Talent Development Scheme

“Through the FIFA Talent Development Scheme, we are building a clear and sustainable pathway for Filipino players to rise from the regions to the national team. Our focus is on nurturing homegrown talent and creating a football culture where…

October 31, 2025

FFWWC mascot Diwa graces 2025 Batang Pinoy in GenSan to promote youth futsal

GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The official FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup (FFWWC) mascot Diwa visited the 2025 Philippine Youth Games - Batang Pinoy in General Santos City, South Cotabato, to promote the inaugural World Cup for women's…

October 28, 2025

Grassroots futsal development through Aboitiz Futsal Clinic in Toledo, Cebu

“The Aboitiz Futsal Clinic in Toledo City shows what can be achieved when regional football association (RFAs), local governments, and the private sector work together. Through futsal, we are creating more opportunities for Filipino youth to play, learn, and…

UAAP Season 87 football action. (Photo from the UAAP Media Team)

September 13, 2025

PFF applauds UAAP for supporting national teams and FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup

“The Philippine Football Federation extends its heartfelt gratitude to the UAAP for once again demonstrating its commitment to Philippine football. We commend UAAP Football Competition Commissioner and former FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup 2025 Tournament Director Rely San…

Talent training in Negros Occidental for PFF's Talent Identification Network. Photo by NORFA.

August 30, 2025

PFF implements Talent ID Network to scout for emerging top players

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) is boosting the composition of national teams, especially the youth teams, by "casting a wider net" to discover the best talents. Building on the legacy of former PFF President Mariano Araneta, Jr. of…

June 30, 2024

PFF launches game changer program: Football Starts At Home

Close to 400 children, parents, coaches, and football aficionados attended the Quezon City launch of Football Starts at Home (FSAH) on Friday at the University of the Philippines Film Institute Film Center. Football Starts At Home, a movement created…