The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), in collaboration with GoTyme Bank, is thrilled to announce the launch of “GoTyme Bank Match Up,” a new initiative designed to bring elite international football to Filipino fans and further grow the sport in the country.
This landmark partnership aims to consistently deliver high-level football matches against top international opposition, both men’s and women’s, right to the home soil of the Philippines.
The inaugural event of “GoTyme Bank Match Up” will feature the Philippine Women’s National Football Team (Filipinas) as they face the Uzbekistan Women’s National Football Team in an international friendly match.
Match Details
Who: Philippines (World Rank: 39th) vs. Uzbekistan (World Rank: 52nd)
When: Tuesday, October 29 at 7:00 PM
Where: Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila
“We’re incredibly excited to continue supporting our Filipina athletes whenever they compete. Our ongoing partnership with the Philippine Football Federation reflects a shared commitment to making the game more inclusive, as we empower athletes with the support they need to thrive. As passionate supporters of the sport, we look forward to cheering on the team in their upcoming matches and being part of the movement that helps our players push boundaries, inspire communities, and change the game,” Nate Clarke, GoTyme Bank CEO.
PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez highlighted the significance of the friendly: “This international friendly against Uzbekistan is an opportunity for the Filipinas to measure themselves against another Asian Cup-qualified side. It will allow the team to fine-tune their system and build chemistry ahead of next year’s World Cup qualifying campaign in Australia,” he stated. The match is also an important step in preparing the team for the “difficult challenge of facing Australia, South Korea, and Iran in the Asian Cup”.
The Uzbekistan team, ranked 52nd in the world , is a challenging opponent, having recently secured their spot in the 2026 Asian Cup and reaching the final qualification stage of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Filipinas Head Coach Mark Torcaso acknowledged the quality of the opposition. “The game against Uzbekistan is a great challenge, as they have also qualified for the Asian cup and they are a very tough opponent,” said Coach Torcaso.
The friendly will cap off the Filipinas’ ten-day training camp in Manila. Coach Torcaso has assembled the training pool, noting the increasing depth of the squad with players returning from injury or absence.
Philippine Women’s National Football Team – Squad List
The Filipinas will be composed of the following players for the camp and friendly:
- Olivia Alexandra McDaniel
- Nina Andrea Meollo
- Inna Kristianne Palacios
- Angela Rachael Beard
- Janae Allana DeFazio
- Carleigh Frilles
- Meryll Krysteen Serrano
- Kaya Hawkinson
- Hali Moriah Long
- Nina Carmelie Mathelus
- Chandler Blue McDaniel
- Jessika Rebecca Cowart
- Isabella Pasion
- Sofia Nicole Wunsch
- Rhea Janae Chan
- Sara Kristine Eggesvik
- Ava Villapando
- Jaclyn Katrina Sawicki
- Katrina Jacqueline Guillou
- Dionesa Tolentin
- Nya Harrison
- Emma Rose Tovar
- Malia Cerdon
- Madison Francis Ayson
- Isabella Villaflor
- Alexia Blanco
The Filipinas are eager to play in front of their home supporters once more. “We would love to see all our supporters come out on October 29th at Rizal and support the girls,” invited Coach Torcaso.
