The under-17 squad of the Philippine Women’s National Football Team (PWNFT), will vie for a return to the Asian Cup as the Young Filipinas will play at the Pamis Stadium in Dushanbe, Tajikistan for the 2026 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers (WACQ) from October 13 to 17.
“Our national U17 team is preparing intensely to achieve the goal of qualifying for a second consecutive Asian Cup,” stated Philippine Football Federation (PFF) President John Anthony Gutierrez. “The PFF stands with them and will continue to support the team throughout the campaign.”
The match schedule of PWNFT U17 in Group A is as follows (in Philippine time):
- Philippines v Syria, 5 PM
- Philippines v Tajikistan, 8 PM
- Philippines v Malaysia, 5 PM
PWNFT U17 will field 23 players for the qualifiers. They are, as follows:
- Maela Angela Javier
- Leah Parker Bradley
- Louraine Harvey Evangelista
- Aiselyn Marie Sia
- Brooke Anika Solis
- Richelle Kaye Matondo
- Luna Catalina Rivera
- Jilliana Winstelle Dagpin
- Carlene Marie Isabella Dy
- Andrean Marguerite Baustista
- Sofhia Muros
- Ashly Daniela Hughes
- Aryana Nadine Capsa
- Ellie De Leon
- Chiara Angelina Mizzo
- Kaida Elizabeth Mizzo
- Lauren Marie Taylor Tiangco
- Martina Horn
- Ariana Enderes
- Audrey Reese Jamaila Alviar
- Candice Salas
- Yurika Amor Valdevieso
- Sonia Beatrix del Rosario
The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has appointed a new coaching and management staff for PWNFT U17, as follows:
- Head coach: Pradhyum Reddy (Scotland)
- Assistant coach: Surinder Singh (India)
- Assistant coach: James Sasiadek (USA)
- Goalkeeping coach: Ali Uzunhasanoglu (England/Turkey)
- Team manager: Selu Lozano (Philippines)
Reddy is one of Indian football’s most experienced and forward-thinking figures, combining European tactical education with deep involvement in Indian and American football. Born in Scotland, he has served as a coach, technical director, and CEO for clubs like Bengaluru, Delhi Dynamos, and Dempo, while also earning recognition as a television pundit and analyst.
Over two decades, Reddy has championed long-term, structured development focused on youth pathways, scouting, and process-driven team building, emphasizing the need for competitive match experience to nurture local talent. His dual expertise in coaching and media has made him a key voice in advancing both the technical and cultural understanding of football in India—insights he now aims to bring to the Philippine women’s program.
The coaching team brings together extensive international and developmental experience: India’s Harjinder Singh, a highly respected youth coach who produced several national team players and holds an AFC Pro License; James Sasiadek, founder and president of Hawai‘i Soccer Academy, known for building structured player pathways and partnerships that expand youth opportunities; and Turkish coach Ali Uzunhasanoglu, now Peterborough United’s first-team goalkeeping coach, who blends Turkish and English goalkeeping traditions.
Managing them is Selu Lozano, President of Makati Football Club, who champions holistic player development—combining technical skill, character formation, and global exposure—to elevate Filipino youth football to new heights.
PWNFT U17 will aim to re-enter the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup, to be held in May 2026 in China.
In the 2024 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup in Indonesia, the Philippines nearly made the semifinals for a possible World Cup qualification, with a 6-1 win against Indonesia and a 1-1 draw against powerhouse South Korea in the group stage.
