NAKHON RATCHASIMA – The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) proudly announces the official squad of the Philippine Women’s National Futsal Team (Filipina5) for the second ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship to be held from February 23 to March 2, 2026 at in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez expressed his deep pride in the team heading to their third major tournament in four months, which include the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup and the Southeast Asian Games.
“These women are making sure that futsal will be a permanent fixture in our country’s footballing culture. The PFF family is very proud of their dedication, hard work, and relentless drive for excellence in their strive to level their game up internationally,” said President Gutierrez.
“PFF thanks the hard work of the players, coaches, team staff, and the unwavering support of our loyal supporters, particularly the Philippine Sports Commission led by Chairman Pato Gregorio, who made the PhilSports Arena the country’s House of Futsal, providing world-class training ground for our national team,” Gutierrez continued.
“For us it’s one more opportunity to continue improving, learning,” said Filipina5 head Coach Rafa Merino in the pre-tournament press conference here. “We need to play tournaments to continue improving, but also we want to compete, we want to win, and we are excited to be here.”
The official Philippine women’s national futsal team roster for the 2026 ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship is as follows:
- Samantha Jane Hughes
- Cathrine Graversen
- Kayla Maureen Santiago
- Dionesa Tolentin
- Charisa Marie Lemorán
- Ma. Rocelle Mendaño
- Sheen Nicole Borres
- Jaycee DeFazio
- Rhea Janae Chan
- Sarahgen Tulabing
- Lyka Jane Cuenco
- Vrendelle Nuera
- Janly Cain Fontamillas
- Joyce Gemberva
The Filipina5 match schedule for Group B, all to be played at the Terminal 21 Korat in Nakhon Ratchashima, is as follows:
- November 21 – Philippines v Myanmar, 5 PM
- November 24 – Philippines v Morocco (8:30 PM)
- November 27 – Philippines v Argentina (8:30 PM)
PFF and the Filipina5 thanks PSC, GoTyme Bank, Studio300, and Puma for supporting the team.
