“You don’t know how much you inspire each player that competed in the World Cup. Just when you thought we inspire you, it’s actually you players that inspire us. Everything we have done is for the country and for you to have that opportunity to follow your dreams.” These were the words of gratitude expressed by Inna Palacios, Philippine Women’s National Team goalkeeper, to young girls aspiring to play for the country.
In appreciation of what has been a historic year for the Philippine Women’s National Team, the PWNT Management organized a Christmas party with the cast of players from Tondo FC and Gawad Kalinga that represented the Filipinas in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 lineup video.
Philippine Women’s National Team players Hali Long, Anicka Castañeda, and Inna Palacios were in attendance, along with Filipinas team manager Jefferson Cheng as well as newly appointed PFF general secretary Gelix Mercader.
Captain Long expressed her appreciation to the players, who served as the team’s inspiration during their historic campaign where they claimed a memorable 1-0 win over hosts New Zealand.
“I just want to say thank you for all that you did, nice to see your faces in the video,” said Long. “You inspire me and my teammates every single day and it allowed us to keep on what we are doing and we hope someday to see your faces up there one day in the World Cup.”
