Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Philippine Football Federation ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://pff.org.ph/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [PUBLIC TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT AND INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS: DESIGN, SUPPLY, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THREE FIFA FORWARD FOOTBALL PITCHES (105 METERS BY 68 METERS)](https://pff.org.ph/public-tender-announcement-and-invitation-to-submit-proposals-design-supply-and-construction-of-three-fifa-forward-football-pitches-105-meters-by-68-meters/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) invites qualified contractors, sports infrastructure companies, and consortiums to submit proposals for the Design, Supply, and Construction of Three (3) Artificial Football Pitches (105 meters by 68 meters) under the FIFA Forward Programme. Interested companies are invited to participate in the public tender process and may request the Request for - [PUBLIC TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT AND INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS: DESIGN, SUPPLY, AND CONSTRUCTION OF SIX (6) FIFA FORWARD FOOTBALL PITCHES](https://pff.org.ph/public-tender-announcement-and-invitation-to-submit-proposals-design-supply-and-construction-of-six-6-fifa-forward-football-pitches/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) invites qualified contractors, sports infrastructure companies, and consortiums to submit proposals for the Design, Supply, and Construction of Six (6) Artificial Football Pitches (65 meters by 45 meters) under the FIFA Forward Programme. Interested companies are invited to participate in the public tender process and may request the Request for - [Filipinas complete San Diego camp, blank Albion San Diego in friendly](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-complete-san-diego-camp-blank-albion-san-diego-in-friendly/) - SAN DIEGO — The Philippine women's national football team concluded a successful training camp in San Diego, California, completing a two-match friendly series that served as a key building block in the Filipinas' preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. The camp, held at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, also - [Tri-nation finale: PMNFT marks biggest win vs Myanmar, 5-1](https://pff.org.ph/pmnft-routs-myanmar-in-tri-nation-friendlies-finale/) - The Philippine men's national football team delivered another historic performance on home soil, defeating Myanmar 5-1 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Tuesday night in the final match of the Manila Tri-Nation Friendlies — the biggest winning margin the Philippines has ever recorded against the Burmese side. The result extended the national team's unbeaten streak - [Myanmar routs Guam, 6-1, in Tri-Nation Friendlies](https://pff.org.ph/myanmar-routs-guam-6-1-in-tri-nation-friendlies/) - Myanmar delivered a commanding performance at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Saturday, dismantling Guam 6-1 on match day two of the Tri-Nation Friendlies, a series hosted by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) as part of its continued commitment to elevating the standard of football across Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Myanmar wasted little time imposing - [PFF hails Neil Etheridge as he retires from national duties](https://pff.org.ph/pff-hails-neil-etheridge-as-he-retires-from-national-duties/) - The final whistle has sounded on one of the greatest national team careers in Philippine football history. Neil Leonard Dula Etheridge, the goalkeeper and captain who helped radically transform the fortunes of Philippine football and inspired an entire generation of Filipino footballers, has officially announced his retirement from national duties, bringing to a close an - [PMNFT marks return to RMS with emphatic win vs Guam in Trination Friendlies](https://pff.org.ph/pmnft-marks-return-to-rms-with-emphatic-win-vs-guam-in-trination-friendlies/) - The Philippine Men’s National Football Team (PMNFT) marked its long-awaited return to the historic Rizal Memorial Stadium (RMS) in style, powering past Guam, 5-1, in the opening match of the Tri-Nation Friendlies on Wednesday night. Eighteen months after their memorable victory over Thailand in the 2024 ASEAN Championship at the same venue, the Philippines once - [World Cup preps: Filipinas set for US camp, to face NWSL power San Diego Wave](https://pff.org.ph/world-cup-preps-filipinas-set-for-us-camp-to-face-nwsl-power-san-diego-wave/) - SAN DIEGO — The Philippine Women's National Football Team is heading to San Diego, California for a high-intensity training camp this June, squaring off against NWSL pace-setters San Diego Wave on June 4 and NISA side Albion San Diego on June 9 as the Filipinas shift into full gear on their road to the 2027 - [8v8 football makes landmark debut in 2026 Palarong Pambansa](https://pff.org.ph/8v8-football-makes-landmark-debut-in-2026-palarong-pambansa/) - PROSPERIDAD — History was made on the pitches of Agusan del Sur when the first-ever 8-versus-8 elementary boys' football competition kicked off at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa on May 22, a watershed moment years in the making and the direct result of a relentless reform campaign championed by Philippine Football Federation (PFF) President John Gutierrez. - [Legend of grassroots football: PFF pays tribute to Coach Sugar Gutierrez](https://pff.org.ph/legend-of-grassroots-football-pff-pays-tribute-to-coach-sugar-gutierrez/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) mourns the passing of one of Philippine football's consequential figures, Coach Cesar Augusto "Sugar" M. Gutierrez, 74, whose love for the game never sought the spotlight but whose impact stretches across generations of Filipino footballers. PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez, Coach Sugar's nephew, offered this tribute: "Coach Sugar was my - [PFF push for Tovar, Harrison, Hansen to join Filipinas begins in Congress](https://pff.org.ph/pff-push-for-tovar-harrison-hansen-to-join-filipinas-begins-in-congress/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) welcomed a major step forward in the nationality process of Filipina heritage standouts Emma Tovar, Nya Harrison, and Kaela Hansen after their applications were tackled by the Committee on Youth and Sports Development of the House of Representatives of the Philippines on May 20, chaired by Isabela Congressman Mike Dy - [Fitting end to thrilling 1st season: ADC staves off feisty Enderun, rules PFF Futsaliga Men’s Division](https://pff.org.ph/fitting-end-to-thrilling-1st-season-adc-staves-off-feisty-enderun-rules-pff-futsaliga-mens-division/) - Three months. Thirty-two teams across four divisions. One hundred forty-four matches, seventy-five of which were decided by three goals or fewer. Truly, it was a season to remember. And it was a fitting finale for the inaugural PFF Futsaliga — a league born from the collective vision of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), the Philippine - [PFF Futsaliga caps 1st season with grand finale](https://pff.org.ph/domestic-futsal-fever-ignited-as-pff-futsaliga-caps-1st-season-with-grand-finale/) - The inaugural season of PFF Futsaliga, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), concluded in spectacular fashion on May 17 at the Philsports Arena as grassroots futsal in the Philippines reached unprecedented heights following the nation’s successful hosting of the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025. With final matchday crowd of 1,154 spectators that - [Lady Tams continue dynasty, capture PFF Futsaliga Women’s Division title](https://pff.org.ph/lady-tams-continue-dynasty-capture-pff-futsaliga-womens-division-title/) - The UAAP’s longest-reigning collegiate football dynasty extended its dominance onto the futsal court as four-peat football champions Far Eastern University (FEU) blazed through the hardwood to claim the inaugural PFF Futsaliga Women’s Division crown with a commanding 4-1 victory over Beach Hut FC on Sunday, May 17, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. The Lady - [Beach Hut shuts down Silangan to win first-ever PFF Futsaliga crown](https://pff.org.ph/beach-hut-shuts-down-silangan-to-win-first-ever-pff-futsaliga-crown/) - It was a battle of contrasting styles in the final of the PFF Futsaliga U17 Girls' Division. On one hand was an offensive juggernaut that scored 51 goals in eight games. On the other was the league's best defense, conceding only four goals in the same span. In the end, offense proved to be the - [PMNFT to face Guam and Myanmar in Manila Tri-Nation Friendlies](https://pff.org.ph/pmnft-to-face-guam-and-myanmar-in-manila-tri-nation-friendlies/) - The Philippine men’s national football team will maximize the June FIFA international window with a Tri-Nations Friendly tournament at the historic Rizal Memorial Stadium, as the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) continues preparations for the 2026 ASEAN Championship — the Hyundai Cup — scheduled in July and August. The Tri-Nations Friendlies will feature the Philippines, Myanmar, - [New stars born: Champion Star FC pours nine goals, sweeps PFF Futsaliga U17 Boys](https://pff.org.ph/new-stars-born-champion-star-fc-pours-nine-goals-sweeps-pff-futsaliga-u17-boys/) - Against elite academies and teams from major cities, an obscure barangay-based club from the far-flung Sierra Madre highlands of Rizal province emerged as the undefeated powerhouse of the PFF Futsaliga U17 Boys’ Division. For three months, Star FC — representing Barangay Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal — turned their hours-long commute to the House of Futsal into - [PFF to gain from FIFA, AFC Congresses' inclusive growth push](https://pff.org.ph/pff-to-gain-from-fifa-afc-congresses-inclusive-growth-push/) - VANCOUVER — The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) joined football’s global family at two landmark gatherings in Vancouver, Canada — the 36th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress on April 28 and the 76th FIFA Ordinary Congress on April 30, 2026 — as one of 211 FIFA member associations and 47 AFC member associations convening in the - [PFF Futsaliga: ADC, Enderun arrange blockbuster men's final at House of Futsal](https://pff.org.ph/pff-futsaliga-adc-enderun-arrange-blockbuster-mens-final-at-house-of-futsal/) - The championship stage is set in the inaugural PFF Futsaliga Men’s Division, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), after Azkals Development Club (ADC) and Enderun Colleges emerged victorious in the semifinals last Sunday, May 10, at the Philsports Arena, the country’s rapidly growing House of Futsal. The Azkals Development Club (ADC) continued its dominant - [Beach Hut, Silangan arrange PFF Futsaliga U17 Girls Final at House of Futsal](https://pff.org.ph/beach-hut-silangan-arrange-pff-futsaliga-u17-girls-final-at-house-of-futsal/) - The stage is set for a thrilling finale in the inaugural PFF Futsaliga U17 Girls’ Division, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), after Beach Hut FC and Silangan FC Cainta emerged victorious in the Cup semifinals last May 9 at the Philsports Arena, the country’s celebrated House of Futsal. Top seed Beach Hut FC - [Star, Bulacan in PFF Futsaliga U17 Boys Final](https://pff.org.ph/star-bulacan-in-pff-futsaliga-u17-boys-final/) - The battle for the inaugural PFF Futsaliga U17 Boys’ Division championship is officially set after Star FC and EMA Bulacan Highlanders emerged victorious in the Cup semifinals last May 9 at the Philsports Arena, the country’s growing “House of Futsal,” through the continued support of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).= In the Cup semifinals, unbeaten - [PFF Futsaliga Women's semis: Toledo winner sends Beach Hut to final, to meet spotless FEU](https://pff.org.ph/ppff-futsaliga-womens-semis-toledo-winner-sends-beach-hut-to-final-to-meet-spotless-feu/) - The inaugural PFF Futsaliga Women’s Division, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), is headed for a thrilling finale after Far Eastern University (FEU) sizzled and Beach Hut FC survived contrasting semifinal battles last Sunday, May 10, at the Philsports Arena, the country’s rapidly growing “House of Futsal.” The Lady Tamaraws became the first team - [NCRFA crowned champs of PFF U16 National Boys’ Championship with dominant 4-0 final](https://pff.org.ph/ncrfa-crowned-champs-of-pff-u16-national-boys-championship-with-dominant-4-0-final/) - BAGO CITY — The National Capital Region Football Association (NCRFA) claimed the first-ever title of the 2026 PFF U16 National Boys’ Championship, defeating Iloilo-Guimaras Regional Football Association (IGRFA), 4-0, in the final on Wednesday, May 6, at the Manuel Y. Torres Sports Center here. The championship capped a week-long showcase of emerging Filipino talent, with - [NCRFA storm back past NORFA in 2nd half to reach PFF U16 National Final](https://pff.org.ph/ncrfa-storm-back-past-norfa-in-2nd-half-to-reach-pff-u16-national-final/) - BAGO CITY — National Capital Region Football Association (NCRFA) showed the heart and tactical adaptability of a championship contender, recovering from a difficult first half to defeat hosts Negros Occidental RFA (NORFA), 3-1, in the second semifinal of the inaugural 2026 PFF U16 National Boys' Championship at the Manuel Y. Torres Sports Center in Bago - [Caligdong nets 4; IGRFA overwhelms OCZFA in PFF National U16 semis](https://pff.org.ph/caligdong-nets-4-igrfa-overwhelms-oczfa-in-pff-national-u16-semis/) - BAGO CITY — Iloilo-Guimaras Regional Football Association (IGRFA) delivered a performance of breathtaking quality in the first semifinal of the inaugural 2026 PFF U16 National Boys' Championship, dismantling Olongapo City-Zambales FA (OCZFA), 10-0, at the Manuel Y. Torres Sports Center in Bago City on Tuesday morning to advance to the national final. IGRFA were relentless - [2026 PFF U16 semis set: IGRFA v OCZFA, NORFA v NCRFA](https://pff.org.ph/2026-pff-u16-semis-set-igrfa-v-oczfa-norfa-v-ncrfa/) - BAGO CITY – The final group stage fixtures of the inaugural 2026 PFF U16 National Boys' Championship were completed on Monday at the Manuel Y. Torres Sports Center in Bago City, as the two rescheduled Group B matches — postponed Sunday due to a thunderstorm — delivered a historic result for Olongapo City-Zambales FA (OCZFA) - [2026 PFF U16-U19: 6 emerging RFAs qualify in U19 Elite; NCRFA seals U16 semis](https://pff.org.ph/2026-pff-u16-u19-6-emerging-rfas-qualify-in-u19-elite-ncrfa-seals-u16-semis/) - BAGO/VICTORIAS — The final match day of the PFF U19 Emerging Division national qualifiers delivered drama, jubilation, and a historic conclusion on Sunday in Victorias City, as the last six spots in the Elite Division Finals were claimed. In Bago City, the National Capital Region Football Association (NCRFA) formally joined Iloilo-Guimaras RFA (IGRFA) in the - [IGRFA U16, OCZFA U19 sweep PFF U16-U19 Boys' Championships group stage](https://pff.org.ph/igrfa-u16-oczfa-u19-sweep-pff-u16-u19-boys-championships-group-stage/) - BAGO/VICTORIAS — Match Day 4 of the 2026 PFF U16-U19 National Boys' Championships delivered the tournament's most lopsided result yet, a dramatic late winner, and a clutch five-goal performance that reshuffled the U19 standings, as both competitions approach their most decisive moments. Iloilo-Guimaras RFA (IGRFA) stamped their dominance on the U16 Championship with a historic - [IGRFA U16 blanks NCRFA; OCZFA, SOCSARGEN earn U19 berths on PFF U16-U19 MD3](https://pff.org.ph/igrfa-u16-blanks-ncrfa-oczfa-socsargen-earn-u19-berths-on-pff-u16-u19-md3/) - BAGO/VICTORIAS — The 2026 PFF U16-U19 National Boys' Championships marked Labor Day with the third full slate of matches in Negros Occidental, delivering upsets, late drama, and two historic qualifications on a memorable third match day. In the U16 Championship at the Manuel Y. Torres Sports Center in Bago City, Iloilo-Guimaras RFA (IGRFA) strengthened their - [GODARFA U16 perfect, OCZFA U19 dazzles as PFF U16-U19 heats up on MD2](https://pff.org.ph/godarfa-u16-perfect-oczfa-u19-dazzles-as-pff-u16-u19-heats-up-on-md2/) - BAGO/VICTORIAS — The 2026 PFF U16-U19 National Boys' Championships continued with full force on Thursday in Negros Occidental, delivering a packed match day of goals, grit, and standout individual performances across both the U16 and U19 competitions. From a Davao de Oro squad taking the early lead in Bago City to a Zambaleño nine-goal masterclass - [2026 PFF U16-U19 opens in NegOcc; NT coaches scout future talents](https://pff.org.ph/2026-pff-u16-u19-opens-in-negocc-nt-coaches-scout-future-talents/) - BAGO/VICTORIAS — The 2026 Philippine Football Federation (PFF) U16-U19 National Boys' Championships opened on Wednesday in Negros Occidental, with eight matches spread across the inaugural U16 Championship at the Manuel Y. Torres Sports Center in Bago City and the U19 National Group Stages in Victorias City. The twin competitions brought together the country's most promising - [PFF Futsaliga matchday 7 seals Cup semis lineups ahead of May 10 semis](https://pff.org.ph/pff-futsaliga-matchday-7-seals-cup-semis-lineups-ahead-of-may-10-semis/) - The final day of the elimination round of the PFF Futsaliga Women's and Men's Divisions, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), delivered drama, clutch performances, and a handful of decisive results on April 26 at the Philsports Arena. When the dust settled, the Cup semifinal fields for both divisions were complete, setting the stage - [PMNFT U23 begins 2026 preps with talent ID exhibition](https://pff.org.ph/pmnft-u23-begins-2026-preps-with-talent-id-exhibition/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) formally launched its early preparations for the Philippine under 23 men’s national football team (PMNFT U23) with a talent identification exhibition match last April 28 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Sky Pitch in Pasay City. The match featured two squads composed of the country’s most promising young players drawn - [PFF Futsaliga U17: Beach Hut girls, Star FC boys headline Cup semis field](https://pff.org.ph/pff-futsaliga-u17-beach-hut-girls-star-fc-boys-headline-cup-semis-field/) - The elimination round of the PFF Futsaliga U17 competition, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), came to a dramatic close on April 25 at the Philsports Arena, as eight matches across the U17 Girls' and Boys' Divisions finalized Cup semifinal lineups. Beach Hut FC and Star FC headlined their respective divisions, finishing the elimination - [2026 PFF National U16–U19 Boys’ Championship kicks off in Negros Occidental](https://pff.org.ph/2026-pff-national-u16-u19-boys-championship-kicks-off-in-negros-occidental/) - BAGO/VICTORIAS - Youth development takes center stage this summer as the 2026 Philippine Football Federation (PFF) National U16–U19 Boys’ Championship officially kicks off on April 29, 2026, in Negros Occidental, gathering the country’s most promising young talents from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The national competition serves as the pinnacle of youth football development in the - [SQUAD LIST: Filipinas U17 set to compete at AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026](https://pff.org.ph/squad-list-filipinas-u17-set-to-compete-at-afc-u17-womens-asian-cup-2026/) - SUZHOU-The Philippine Women’s National Team Under-17 squad returns to the continental stage as the Young Filipinas compete in the 2026 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup from May 1 to 17 at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre in Suzhou, China. Philippine Football Federation (PFF) President John Anthony Gutierrez expressed his belief in the Young Filipinas, - [PFF Futsaliga MD6: FEU, Beach Hut lead women's play, ADC lords men's division](https://pff.org.ph/pff-futsaliga-md6-feu-beach-hut-lead-womens-play-adc-lords-mens-division/) - The race for semifinal berths reached a fever pitch as Matchday 6 of the PFF Futsaliga presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) unfolded last April 19 at the Philsports Arena, with teams across the women’s and men’s divisions delivering statement performances inside the country’s House of Futsal. With only one matchday left in the - [PFF Futsaliga presented by PSC: Action heats up in House of Futsal as U17 battles intensify](https://pff.org.ph/pff-futsaliga-presented-by-psc-action-heats-up-in-house-of-futsal-as-u17-battles-intensify/) - The intensity continues to rise inside the country’s House of Futsal in the penultimate match day of the elimination round of the PFF Futsaliga U17 divisions, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), unfolded last April 18 at the Philsports Arena. With semifinal spots on the line, young talents from across the country delivered spirited - [Torcaso proud of Filipinas' rise; lays out plan for World Cup](https://pff.org.ph/head-coach-mark-torcaso-outlines-filipinas-world-cup-plan/) - Following the Philippine women’s national team’s successful qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) underscored the Filipinas’ clear competitive intent and structured preparation roadmap, as detailed by head coach Mark Torcaso. Fresh off a successful campaign in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, where the team secured its second - [32 teams, 500+ players, 4 divisions: Futsal fever heats up as PFF Futsaliga Presented by PSC opens](https://pff.org.ph/32-teams-500-players-4-divisions-futsal-fever-heats-up-as-pff-futsaliga-opens/) - PASIG CITY — PFF Futsaliga, the Philippine Football Federation’s (PFF) newest nationwide domestic futsal league and presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), officially kicked off its inaugural season on Saturday, February 28, with a tournament featuring 32 clubs and more than 500 players across four divisions: Men's Open, Women's Open, Under-17 Girls, and Under-17 - [PFF Futsaliga presented by PSC: Tondo nets 13 goals, Schrock-led ADC shine, Lady Tams stamp class on hardcourt](https://pff.org.ph/pff-futsaliga-tondo-nets-14-goals-schrock-led-adc-shine-lady-tams-stamp-class-on-hardcourt/) - Matchday 2 of the PFF Futsaliga, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), delivered high-octane action across both the men’s and women’s divisions on Sunday, March 1, at the Philsports Arena, as debuting clubs, collegiate standouts, and national team veterans lit up the hardcourt in the country’s newest domestic futsal league. The day was headlined - [Philsports House of Futsal comes alive with PFF Futsaliga presented by PSC](https://pff.org.ph/pscs-house-of-futsal-comes-alive-with-pff-futsaliga/) - PSC Chair Patrick “Pato” Gregorio’s move to designate the Philsports Arena as the Philippines’ House of Futsal as legacy to the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup has paved the way for the birth of the PFF Futsaliga, one of the largest domestic futsal tournaments in the country, gathering more than 500 players from 32 - [Beach Hut girls win big, Nemesis boys save point in PFF Futsaliga U17 presented by PSC](https://pff.org.ph/beach-hut-girls-win-big-nemesis-boys-save-point-in-pff-futsaliga-u17/) - Goals flowed freely and late drama thrilled the crowd as Matchday 2 of the Under-17 divisions PFF Futsaliga, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission, delivered another exciting day of youth futsal action at the Philsports Arena last Saturday. Beach Hut produced the most dominant performance of the day in the Girls U17 division, while Nemesis - [PFF Futsaliga presented by PSC: Beach Hut, FEU strong in women's; ADC dominant, PWU and UA&P clutch in men's](https://pff.org.ph/pff-futsaliga-beach-hut-feu-strong-in-womens-adc-dominant-pwu-and-uap-clutch-in-mens/) - Powerhouse performances and late-match heroics highlighted the latest round of the PFF Futsaliga, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), last Sunday, March 8, at the Philsports Arena, as the Women’s and Men’s divisions continued their campaign. Beach Hut FC and the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws remained perfect in the Women’s Division, while - [PFF Futsaliga presented by PSC: Beach Hut, FEU perfect in women's, ADC dominant in men's](https://pff.org.ph/pff-futsaliga-presented-by-psc-beach-hut-feu-perfect-in-womens-adc-dominant-in-mens/) - Unbeaten runs continued and title contenders tightened their grip on the standings as Matchday 3 of the PFF Futsaliga presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) unfolded last March 15 at the Philsports Arena. Beach Hut FC and the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws stayed perfect in the Women’s Division, while the Azkals Development - [PSC House of Futsal elevates game as PFF Futsaliga thrives after month of action](https://pff.org.ph/psc-house-of-futsal-elevates-game-as-pff-futsaliga-thrives-after-month-of-action/) - After four weekends of competition, the PFF Futsaliga presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has firmly blended grassroots participation, elite competition, and a growing community centered at the Philsports Arena, now proudly recognized as the country’s House of Futsal. With more than 500 players from 32 clubs competing across men’s, women’s, and youth divisions, - [Landmark win: Philippines beats group leader Myanmar in ASEAN U17](https://pff.org.ph/landmark-win-philippines-beats-group-leader-myanmar-in-asean-u17/) - GRESIK - The Philippine Men’s National Football Team Under-17 side concluded its 2026 ASEAN U17 Boys’ Championship campaign with a historic breakthrough, defeating group leader Myanmar 2–1 at the Gelora Joko Samudro Stadium in Gresik, Indonesia. The result marks the Philippines’ first-ever victory over Myanmar at the U17 level. Statistically, the campaign was a notable - [PFF highlights pro football progress in 2025-26 as Manila Digger ends historic run](https://pff.org.ph/pff-highlights-pro-football-progress-in-2025-26-as-manila-digger-ends-historic-run/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) congratulates Manila Digger FC for their historic its 2025–26 AFC Challenge League, where the Filipino side completed their campaign before a 2,000-strong and appreciative home crowd after a 3-0 second-leg defeat to PKR Svay Rieng at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on April 16, resulting in a 4-1 aggregate score. for - [Laos edges PH in ASEAN U17; PMNFT marked improvement from last meeting lauded](https://pff.org.ph/laos-edges-ph-in-asean-u17-pmnft-marked-improvement-from-last-meeting-lauded/) - The Philippine under-17 men's national football team engaged in an intense exchange versus Laos but narrowly lost, 4-3, in the 2026 ASEAN U17 Boys' Championship on Wednesday at the Gelora Joko Samudro Stadium in Gresik, Indonesia. Despite this, PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez underscored "the team’s growing competitiveness and attacking evolution" as the team improved - [ILRFA in U16; OZCFA, MARFA in U19 complete cast for 2026 PFF Boys’ National Championships](https://pff.org.ph/fa-in-u16-ozcfa-marfa-in-u19-complete-cast-for-2026-pff-boys-national-championships/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) formally announces the final list of qualified teams advancing to the 2026 PFF National Under-19 and Under-16 Boys’ National Championship Group Stage, completing the ten-team rosters for both age divisions. T The last remaining berth in the inaugural National U16 Championship was secured by the Iligan-Lanao Regional Football Association (ILRFA), - [PFF Futsaliga Matchday 5: House of Futsal alive as semis race heats up](https://pff.org.ph/pff-futsaliga-matchday-5-house-of-futsal-alive-as-semis-race-heats-up/) - The Philsports Arena roared back to life as the country’s House of Futsal welcomed the return of the PFF Futsaliga presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) last April 11–12, with Matchday 5 delivering high-intensity action across all divisions as the race for semifinal spots begins to take clearer shape. Youth and senior clubs came - [PFF Charts Future of Grassroots at FIFA Amateur Football Environment Analysis Presentation](https://pff.org.ph/pff-charts-future-of-grassroots-at-fifa-amateur-football-environment-analysis-presentation/) - In a landmark gathering aimed at reshaping the landscape of local football, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) hosted the FIFA Amateur Football Environment Analysis Presentation on March 16 in Pasig City. The seminar brought together Philippine football coaches, managers, regional stakeholders, and PFF staff to align the country’s grassroots initiatives with FIFA’s global vision. The - [Strong showing by Filipinas U15 vs Japan elite youth clubs](https://pff.org.ph/strong-showing-by-filipinas-u15-vs-japan-elite-youth-clubs/) - The Philippine Women’s Under-15 National Team had a strong and encouraging performance during their recent training camp in Japan, where they faced top youth sides from established Japanese clubs. The Young Filipinas showcased their growing potential through a series of competitive exhibition matches, registering a dominant 7-0 victory over Gyosei Kokusai on April 6, a - [PMNFT U17 show resolve vs Thailand in 2026 ASEAN U17 Boys' Championship](https://pff.org.ph/pmnft-u17-show-resolve-vs-thailand-in-2026-asean-u17-boys-championship/) - SURABAYA — The Philippine Under-17 Men’s National Team demonstrated resilience and significant in-game growth despite a 5-1 defeat to regional powerhouse Thailand in their Group B opener of the 2026 ASEAN U17 Boys’ Championship on Sunday in Surabaya. The match marked the first-ever meeting at the Under-17 level between the Philippines and three-time ASEAN champion - [Strong foundation, new wave of players seen after PMNFT’s AFC qualifying campaign](https://pff.org.ph/strong-foundation-new-wave-of-players-seen-after-pmnfts-afc-qualifying-campaign/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) lauds the Philippine Men’s National Football Team (PMNFT) for delivering one their most competitive AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaigns to date, as head coach Carles Cuadrat outlined key takeaways and a forward-looking vision for the program’s continued rise. PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez commended the national team’s progress and emphasized - [SQUAD LIST: PMNFT U17 in ’26 U17 ASEAN Boys' Championship](https://pff.org.ph/squad-list-pmnft-u17-in-26-u17-asean-boys-championship/) - SURABAYA - The Philippine under-17 men’s national football team (PMNFT U17) is currently in Indonesia to compete in the 2026 ASEAN Under-17 Boys' Championship from April 11 to 24, 2026. Coached by Spanish gaffer Joan Segura Farre and assisted by Filipino coaches Mark Hilay and Ryan Fermin, the Philippines will compete in Group B with - [Perfect setup: Filipinas coach Torcaso assesses Asian Cup campaign, outlines road to World Cup 2027](https://pff.org.ph/perfect-setup-filipinas-coach-torcaso-assesses-asian-cup-campaign-outlines-road-to-world-cup-2027/) - Following the Philippine women’s national team’s triumphant campaign to secure a spot in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Head Coach Mark Torcaso shared an in-depth assessment of the team’s strategic evolution, the rise of its youth brigade, and the roadmap leading to Brazil. In a comprehensive retrospective of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Torcaso - [Giting sa pitch: PFF commends Manila Digger's heroics in AFC Challenge League semis](https://pff.org.ph/giting-sa-pitch-pff-commends-manila-diggers-heroics-in-afc-challenge-league-semis/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) extends its warmest congratulations to Manila Digger FC of the Philippines Football League (PFL) for a courageous and hard-earned 1-1 draw against PKR Svay Rieng in the first leg of the 2025–26 AFC Challenge League semifinals, held on April 9 at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. - [PFF congratulates MCC-Bacolod Centurions on Thailand silver finish](https://pff.org.ph/pff-congratulates-mcc-bacolod-centurions-on-thailand-silver-finish/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) joins the Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA) in celebrating the Maranatha Christian College (MCC) Centurions of Bacolod City for their impressive first runner-up finish at the recently concluded SHE Cup Thailand. Competing in the international U15 seven-a-side tournament organized by the International Football League, the MCC-Centurions showcased the depth - [PFF Joins Record 42 AFC members Celebrating AFC Women’s Football Day 2026](https://pff.org.ph/pff-joins-record-42-mas-celebrating-afc-womens-football-day-2026/) - As International Women’s Month 2026 draws to a close, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), in partnership with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), proudly celebrated women’s power in football through the successful staging of AFC Women’s Football Day 2026 on International Women's Day at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. The event brought together more than - [Gutierrez, Cuadrat proud of PMNFT effort despite narrow miss in Asian Cup Qualis](https://pff.org.ph/gutierrez-cuadrat-proud-of-pmnft-effort-despite-narrow-miss-in-asian-cup-qualis/) - Philippine Football Federation (PFF) President John Anthony Gutierrez and Philippine Men’s National Football Team (PMNFT) head coach Carles Cuadrat expressed pride in his players’ performance following a 1-1 draw against Tajikistan in their final Group A match of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers last March 31 at Hisor Stadium. The result saw the Philippines - [PMNFT finish Asian Cup Qualifiers unbeaten after draw with Tajikistan](https://pff.org.ph/pmnft-finish-asian-cup-qualifiers-unbeaten-after-draw-with-tajikistan/) - The Philippine Men’s National Football Team (PMNFT) concluded its 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign with a 1-1 draw against Tajikistan on Tuesday at Hisor Stadium, capping off an unbeaten run in Group A with 14 points from four wins and two draws. Despite finishing level on points with the world 100th ranked Tajikistan—quarterfinalists in - [Stallion Laguna concludes historic AWCL QF, PFF lauds club breakthrough](https://pff.org.ph/stallion-laguna-concludes-historic-awcl-qf-pff-lauds-club-breakthrough/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) proudly congratulates its member club Stallion Laguna FC for making history as the first Filipino women’s club to reach the quarterfinals of the 2025-26 AFC Women’s Champions League (AWCL), marking another significant milestone in the continuing rise of Philippine women’s football on the continental stage. Stallion, champion of the 2024 - [Bundesliga's Raphael Obermair ready to lead PMNFT vs Tajikistan](https://pff.org.ph/bundesligas-raphael-obermair-ready-to-lead-pmnft-vs-tajikistan/) - As the Philippine Men’s National Football Team (PMNFT) prepares for its most critical fixture of the year, a new but seasoned face is set to bolster the squad. Raphael Obermair, the versatile Filipino-German winger currently starring for Paderborn 07 in the 2. Bundesliga, has officially joined the team ahead of the do-or-die clash against Tajikistan - [PMNFT vies for Asian Cup return](https://pff.org.ph/pmnft-vies-for-asian-cup-return/) - “Over the past year we have seen this team grow not only in results, but also in identity and belief on the field. As we head into the final qualifier against Tajikistan, we are confident the players will rise to the moment and take another important step toward bringing the Philippines back to the AFC - [Women power across generations: Filipinas’ road back to the World Cup](https://pff.org.ph/women-power-across-generations-filipinas-road-back-to-the-world-cup/) - Besides the hard work and perseverance of our women’s team, this is a collective effort across the board, and across generations. We are reaping the benefits of what has been established by our fellow stakeholders and Congress members from the past administration, namely, Sir Filbert Alquiros, Coach Ernie Nierras, Sir Jeff Cheng, and of course, - [Filipinas, McDaniel, Palacios honored at All-Women Sports Awards](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-named-athletes-of-the-year-mcdaniel-and-palacios-feted-in-3rd-all-women-sports-awards-presented-by-psc-and-pcw/) - Fresh off securing their return to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Philippine women’s national football team, the Filipinas, have been recognized as the nation’s best, earning the Athletes of the Year honor at the third All Women Sports Awards held on March 20 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). The Philippine Football - [Beard, Sawicki, Guy deliver in Filipinas' return to World Cup](https://pff.org.ph/beard-sawicki-guy-deliver-in-filipinas-return-to-world-cup/) - GOLD COAST — In a match defined by precision, chemistry, and belief, the Philippine women’s national football team found their breakthrough through the powerful blend of experience and youth, as Angie Beard and Jackie Sawicki delivered the goals, and rising star Jael Guy orchestrated the moment that sent the Philippines back to the 2027 FIFA - [Filipina5 head coach Rafa Merino is new PFF Technical Director](https://pff.org.ph/filipina5-head-coach-rafa-merino-is-new-pff-technical-director/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has officially appointed Philippine women's national futsal team head coach Rafa Merino as its new Technical Director (TD), ushering in a new phase in the Federation’s long-term development strategy anchored on grassroots growth, coaching education, and integrated player pathways. A respected futsal tactician from Barcelona, Spain, Merino brings with him - [BACK TO THE WORLD CUP: Filipinas overcome Uzbekistan to qualify for FIFA Women's World Cup 2027](https://pff.org.ph/back-to-the-world-cup-filipinas-overcome-uzbekistan-to-qualify-for-fifa-womens-world-cup-2027/) - GOLD COAST — In a defining moment for Philippine football, the Filipinas secured their return to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil with a commanding 2–0 victory over Uzbekistan in the play-off match of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup on Thursday at Gold Coast Stadium. This return to the FIFA Women’s World - [SQUAD LIST: PMNFT 23 for the final ticket to the Asian Cup](https://pff.org.ph/squad-list-pmnft-23-for-the-final-ticket-to-the-asian-cup/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), in partnership with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), proudly announces the official squad of the Philippine Men's National Football Team (PMNFT) that will vie for a return to the AFC Asian Cup in their final qualification match versus Tajikistan on March 31. A win against the 2023 Asian Cup quarterfinalists - [PFF Inter-C.O.D. Showcases Youth Potential in Football; NCRFA, NORFA win](https://pff.org.ph/pff-inter-cod-tournament-showcases-future-of-ph-football-ncrfa-norfa-win/) - SAN CARLOS CITY - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) successfully staged the inaugural Inter-Center of Development (COD) Football Tournament in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, marking a significant milestone in the country’s grassroots development pathway, with the National Capital Region Football Association-A (NCRFA-A) and Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA) with the under-15 boys and - [Filipinas stand proud among Asia's giants after QF finish in #WAC2026](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-stand-proud-among-asias-giants-after-qf-finish-in-wac2026/) - SYDNEY — The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) is proud of the Philippine women’s national football team, the Filipinas, for a courageous and inspiring campaign in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, even as world number eight and two-time Asian Cup champion Japan secured a 7–0 victory in the quarterfinals on Sunday at Stadium Australia. Despite - [Manila Digger 1st PH club in AFC Challenge League semis](https://pff.org.ph/manila-digger-1st-ph-club-in-afc-challenge-league-semis/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) congratulates Philippines Football League (PFL) club Manila Digger for making history after becoming the first Filipino professional club to reach a final four semifinals of an AFC club competition, defeating Indonesia’s Dewa United FC, 3–2 on aggregate, in the quarterfinals of the 2025–26 AFC Challenge League. Manila Digger secured its - [Filipinas qualify to #2026WAC q'finals, keep World Cup hopes alive](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-qualify-to-2026wac-qfinals-keep-world-cup-hopes-alive/) - It’s official! The Philippine women’s national football team are advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup by being one of the two best third place teams in the three groups. The confirmation came after Japan’s 4-0 win over Vietnam today in Group C in Perth, which eliminated the 2025 SEA Games - [Football infra wave rolls out as PFF, FIFA inaugurate first-ever FIFA Arena in Balanga City](https://pff.org.ph/football-infra-wave-rolls-out-as-pff-fifa-inaugurate-first-ever-fifa-arena-in-balanga-city/) - BALANGA— Philippine Football Federation (PFF), FIFA, and the Olongapo City-Zambales Football Association (OCZFA) officially opened the country’s first-ever FIFA Arena in Barangay Bagumbayan, Balanga City, Bataan, marking the beginning of an infra wave in Philippine football, a nationwide push to transform high-quality infrastructure into daily football activity, youth empowerment, and measurable talent development across the - [Filipinas strengthen #WAC2026 q'final push with 2–0 win over Iran](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-strengthen-wac2026-qfinal-push-with-2-0-win-over-iran/) - GOLD COAST, Australia — The Philippine women’s national football team produced their best attacking performance of the tournament to defeat Iran, 2–0, on Sunday in the final matchday of Group A of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup at Robina Stadium on International Women's Day, boosting their chances of reaching the quarterfinals of Asia’s premier - [Why is 8v8 football vital for U13 players? PFF explains as 8-a-side game to be held in '26 Palaro](https://pff.org.ph/8v8-football-explained-as-pffs-push-comes-true-in-2026-palarong-pambansa/) - The Department of Education’s (DepEd) decision to implement 8v8 football for the Elementary Boys Division of the 2026 Palarong Pambansa marks one of the most significant structural changes in recent grassroots football history. Understandably, many Filipino parents, coaches, and young athletes—accustomed to seeing football in its full 11-a-side format—are asking why this unfamiliar variant is - [PFL's Manila Digger first PH club to win AFC Challenge League QF game](https://pff.org.ph/pfls-manila-digger-first-ph-club-to-win-afc-challenge-cup-qf-game/) - Manila Digger etched its name in Philippine club football history after defeating Indonesia’s Dewa United, 1–0, in the first leg of the 2025–26 AFC Challenge League quarterfinals on Thursday night at Rizal Memorial Stadium in front of 1,400 supporters. The victory marks the first time a Philippine professional club has won a quarterfinal match in - [Filipinas stay in Asian Cup despite setback to South Korea](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-stay-in-asian-cup-despite-setback-to-south-korea/) - GOLD COAST — The Philippine women’s national football team lost, 0-3, to 2022 runner-up South Korea on Thursday in Match Day 2 of Group A of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup at Robina Stadium, but the Filipinas remain in the hunt for a quarterfinal berth and a pathway to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World - [Filipinas show tough defense on Australia in AFC Women’s Asian Cup opener](https://pff.org.ph/all-heart-filipinas-push-mighty-australia-to-the-limit-in-afc-womens-asian-cup-opener/) - PERTH - The Philippine women’s national football team delivered a performance defined by courage, discipline, and tactical resolve, holding 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinalist and world No. 15 Australia to a narrow 1–0 result in their opening Group A match of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup on Sunday at the Optus Stadium. Ranked - [FREE LIVESTREAM: 2026 AFC WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP MATCH BETWEEN FILIPINAS AND AUSTRALIA](https://pff.org.ph/free-livestream-2026-afc-womens-asian-cup-match-between-filipinas-and-australia/) - The 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Group A match between the Philippine women's national football team and Australia will be available via livestream for free on The Philippine Football Federation Facebook page. Visit and follow facebook.com/phifootballfederation for the free live broadcast starting at 4:30 PM with Pitchtalk Philippines, while the kick-off between the Filipinas and - [ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship: Filipina5 Get Historic Four-Point Haul After Dramatic Draw vs Australia](https://pff.org.ph/asean-womens-futsal-championship-filipina5-gets-historic-four-point-haul-after-dramatic-draw-vs-australia/) - Nakhon Ratchasima — Substitute scorer Nicole Ramores delivered a spectacular late equalizer as the Philippine women’s national futsal team concluded their strongest-ever campaign in the 2026 ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship, earning a 1–1 draw against Group B leaders Australia on Wednesday at Terminal 21 Korat. PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez lauded the team’s performance, underscoring - [A Decade of Transformation: PFF honors Gianni Infantino’s 10th Anniversary as FIFA President](https://pff.org.ph/a-decade-of-transformation-pff-honors-gianni-infantinos-10th-anniversary-as-fifa-president/) - PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez and FIFA Council Member and former PFF President Mariano V. Araneta join the global football community in celebrating the 10th anniversary of Gianni Infantino’s leadership of FIFA. Since assuming office in 2016, President Infantino has ushered in an era of unprecedented growth, inclusivity, and development that has fundamentally reshaped the - [Filipina5 stand firm vs champs Vietnam in gritty ASEAN battle](https://pff.org.ph/filipina5-stand-firm-vs-champs-vietnam-in-gritty-group-b-battle/) - NAKHON RATCHASIMA--The Philippine women’s national futsal team, the Filipina5, delivered another resolute performance in their second outing of the 2026 ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship, falling 0–2 to defending champions Vietnam but once again denying the world No. 11 side any dominant result. The match, held Wednesday at Terminal 21 Korat here, reaffirmed the Philippines’ rapid - [Filipina5 claim historic first win vs Myanmar in ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship opener](https://pff.org.ph/filipina5-claim-historic-first-win-vs-myanmar-in-asean-womens-futsal-championship-opener/) - The Philippine women’s national futsal team, the Filipina5, opened their 2026 ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship campaign with a landmark 1–0 victory over Myanmar, securing their first-ever win against the regional powerhouse in their Group B clash Tuesday at Terminal 21 Korat, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The triumph marks a significant step forward for the Philippines, who - [SQUAD LIST: Filipina5 14 for the 2026 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship](https://pff.org.ph/squad-list-filipina5-14-for-the-2026-asean-womens-futsal-championship/) - 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 - [Filipinas' golden milestones celebrated in homecoming concert; Asian Cup final roster announced](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-golden-milestones-celebrated-in-homecoming-concert-asian-cup-final-roster-announced/) - The Philippine women's national football team celebrated their 2025 golden achievements with their fans and the Philippine football community in the Filipinas Homecoming Concert at the SM Mall of Asia Ampitheater last Friday, organized by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) and SM Supermalls. The concert, with rising pop star Janine Teñoso performing her top hits - [House affirms support for Filipinas](https://pff.org.ph/house-affirms-support-for-filipinas/) - House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III affirmed the Lower House's full support for the Filipinas' upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup in March during a recent courtesy call with Philippine Football Federation (PFF) President John Anthony Gutierrez and the Women’s National Team. We thank the House of Representatives for its unwavering commitment in advancing Philippine sports. - [Filipinas feted with Special Citation in PSA Awards](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-feted-with-special-citation-in-psa-awards/) - PFF thanks the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) for awarding the Philippine women's national football team a Special Citation award for the Filipinas' gold medal performance in 2025 Southeast Asian Games. This milestone is another historic first for our women by winning the Philippines' first-ever SEA Games gold in football. Representing the team during the Awards - [PFF pushes for elem girls futsal and 8v8 football in Palarong Pambansa](https://pff.org.ph/pff-pushes-for-elem-girls-futsal-and-8v8-football-in-palarong-pambansa/) - BAYUGAN CITY - August 22, 2025 - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) is working with the Department of Education and Philippine Sports Commission for football and futsal development through the Palarong Pambansa. During a recent stakeholders' forum personally attended by PFF President John Gutierrez, he formally requested the Department of Education (DepEd) for Palarong Pambansa - [PAGCOR Backs PFF in Filipinas’ 2026 Asian Cup campaign](https://pff.org.ph/pagcor-backs-pff-in-filipinas-2026-asian-cup-campaign/) - PAGCOR Chair Alejandro H. Tengco welcomed PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez and the Filipinas in a courtesy meeting last Wednesday to announce a major support pledge for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, committing to power the team’s campaign in Australia this March. PAGCOR will cover the team’s travel logistics, training camps, and preparatory friendlies. - [Ardent supporter of PH football: PFF congratulates PSC Chair Gregorio, 2025 PSA Executive of the Year](https://pff.org.ph/ardent-supporter-of-ph-football-pff-congratulates-psc-chair-gregorio-2025-psa-executive-of-the-year/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) congratulates Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio who was named by the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) as the Executive of the Year for 2025 at the recently concluded PSA Awards held on February 16, 2026. “A salute to Chairman Pato for being named as the Philippine Sportswriters Association - [PFF mourns the passing of Erwin Protacio, pillar of football in Mindanao](https://pff.org.ph/pff-mourns-the-passing-of-erwin-protacio-pillar-of-football-in-mindanao/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) mourns the demise of Professor Erwin Protacio, former president of the Davao-South Regional Football Association (DRFA) and former member of the PFF’s Board of Governors (BOG). He passed away on February 16, 2026. “Prof. Protacio was one of the pillars of football in Mindanao. He will be remembered for his - [PFF Pres. Gutierrez continues nationwide drive of building pitches in Davao site inspection](https://pff.org.ph/pff-pres-gutierrez-continues-nationwide-drive-of-building-pitches-in-davao-site-inspection/) - DAVAO CITY - In line with Philippine Football Federation (PFF) President John Anthony Gutierrez's drive to build world-class pitches nationwide, Gutierrez led a visit and inspection at the Davao City-University of the Philippines Sports Complex in Davao City on February 10, 2026. President Gutierrez's visit focused on the proposed construction of a dedicated football pitch - [Filipinas U17 to face Asia's elite in strong U17 Women's Asian Cup group](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-u17-to-face-asias-elite-in-strong-u17-womens-asian-cup-group/) - KUALA LUMPUR - The Philippine under-17 women's national football team will compete against reigning world champion Korea DPR, along with continental powers Korea Republic and Chinese Taipei, in Group C of the 2026 AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup this coming May in Suzhou, China. Playing for a second straight Asian Cup, the Filipinas U17 earned - [NegOcc, Iloilo-Guimaras, Davao de Oro reach PFF U16 Nationals](https://pff.org.ph/negocc-iloilo-guimaras-davao-de-oro-reach-pff-u16-nationals/) - The Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA) stamped its reputation as one of the country's leading hotbeds of grassroots football, sweeping the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Under-16 Championship Regional Qualifiers-Visayas Group D, concluding the group with a 3-0 win against Cebu Regional Football Association (CRFA) on January 23 in San Carlos City. Over at the - [CamSur, Cotabato secure slots in PFF U16 National Championship group stage](https://pff.org.ph/camsur-cotabato-secure-slots-in-pff-u16-national-championship-group-stage/) - Central Bicol Regional Football Association (CBRFA) of Camarines Sur and Mount Apo Regional Football Association (MARFA) of Cotabato province have topped their respective regional groups to advance to the inaugural Philippine Football Federation (PFF) U16 National Championship group stage, following strong performances in the Luzon Group C and Mindanao Group G qualifiers over the weekend. - [Davao Sur, Bohol, CamSur, SOCSARGEN secure berths in the PFF U19 National Championship](https://pff.org.ph/davao-sur-bohol-camsur-socsargen-secure-berths-in-the-pff-u19-emergent-national-championship/) - Four regional qualifying groups of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) U19 (Emerging Division) National Championship Qualifiers successfully concluded with down to the wire games among the participating regional football associations (RFAs), with Davao South RFA (DRFA), Province of Bohol RFA (PBRFA), Central Bicol RFA (CBRFA), and South Cotabato–Sarangani–General Santos RFA (SOCSARGEN RFA) emerging as winners - [PFF U19 REGIONAL QUALIFIERS: ZANDIRFA, BANFA to national group stage](https://pff.org.ph/pff-u19-regional-qualifiers-zandirfa-banfa-to-national-group-stage/) - The Zamboanga del Norte–Dipolog Regional Football Association (ZANDIRFA) and the Butuan–Agusan del Norte Football Association (BANFA) secured undefeated victories in the PFF U19 Boys’ National Championship 2025 - (Emerging Division) Regional Qualifiers for Groups E and F to earn their places in the National Group Stage. In Group E at the Dipolog City Sports Complex, - [PFF U16 REGIONAL QUALIFIERS: MOOFA, CMORFA advance to national group stage](https://pff.org.ph/pff-u16-regional-qualifiers-moofa-cmorfa-advance-to-national-group-stage/) - DIPOLOG/ILIGAN - Misamis Occidental-Ozamiz Football Association (MOOFA) and Camiguin-Misamis Oriental Regional Football Association (CMORFA) secured slots in the National Group Stage of the PFF U16 Boys’ National Championship 2025 following decisive performances in the Regional Qualifiers of Groups E and F. Playing at the Dipolog City Sports Complex, MOOFA topped Group E with 7 points - [FIFA Beach Soccer Workshop](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-beach-soccer-workshop/) - Description: Basic Coaching Workshop for Youth/Amateur Beach SoccerCourse Fee: 4,000Number of Hours: 30Dress Code: Issued uniformRequirement/Qualification:Endorsement LetterBiodataPassport Size PhotoLatest Medical Certificate Register Here - [AFC Beach Soccer L1](https://pff.org.ph/afc-beach-soccer-l1/) - Description: Basic Coaching Diploma for Youth/Amateur Beach SoccerCourse Fee: 4,000Number of Hours: 30Dress Code: Issued uniformRequirement/Qualification:Endorsement LetterBiodataPassport Size PhotoLatest Medical CertificateFor ForeignersAlien Certificate Registration Identity Card orEndorsement from his/her Country’s Football Association Register here - [AFC Goalkeeping B](https://pff.org.ph/afc-goalkeeping-b/) - Description: Basic Coaching Diploma for Youth/Amateur GoalkeepingCourse Fee: 15,000Number of Hours: 60Dress Code: Issued uniformRequirement/Qualification:Endorsement LetterBiodataPassport Size PhotoLatest Medical CertificateCopy of AFC Goalkeeping Level 1 CertificateFor ForeignersAlien Certificate Registration Identity Card orEndorsement from his/her Country’s Football Association Register here - [PFF Goalkeeping C](https://pff.org.ph/pff-goalkeeping-c/) - Description: Basic Coaching Diploma for Grassroots GoalkeepingCourse Fee: 8,000Number of Hours: 30Dress Code: Issued uniformRequirement/Qualification:Endorsement LetterBiodataPassport Size PhotoLatest Medical CertificateCopy of PFF D Certificate or;has played in the PFL, UAAP, NCAA, or in other regional counter part tournamentFor ForeignersAlien Certificate Registration Identity Card orEndorsement from his/her Country’s Football Association Register here - [AFC Futsal L2](https://pff.org.ph/afc-futsal-l2/) - Description: Basic Coaching Diploma for Youth/Amateur FutsalCourse Fee: 15,000Number of Hours: 60Dress Code: Issued uniformRequirement/Qualification:Endorsement LetterBiodataPassport Size PhotoLatest Medical CertificateCopy of AFC L1 CertificateFor ForeignersAlien Certificate Registration Identity Card orEndorsement from his/her Country’s Football Association Register here - [AFC Futsal L1](https://pff.org.ph/afc-futsal-l1/) - Description: Basic Coaching Diploma for Grassroots FutsalCourse Fee: 8,000Number of Hours: 30Dress Code: Issued uniformRequirement/Qualification:Endorsement LetterBiodataPassport Size PhotoLatest Medical CertificateCopy of AFC C Certificate or PFF C CertificateFor ForeignersAlien Certificate Registration Identity Card orEndorsement from his/her Country’s Football Association Register here - [PFF C](https://pff.org.ph/pff-c/) - Description: Basic Diploma for GrassrootsCourse Fee: 8,000Number of Hours: 60Dress Code: Issued uniformRequirement/Qualification:Endorsement LetterBiodataPassport Size PhotoLatest Medical CertificateAlien Certificate Registration Identity Card orCopy of PFF D/PYCC/NCCC/PYCL certificate or;has played in the PFL, UAAP, NCAA or in other regional counter part tournamentFor ForeignersAlien Certificate Registration Identity Card orEndorsement from his/her Country’s Football Association Register here - [PFF B](https://pff.org.ph/pff-b/) - Description: Basic Diploma for Youth/Amateur FootballCourse Fee: 15,000Number of Hours: 120Dress Code: Issued uniformRequirement/Qualification:Endorsement LetterBiodataPassport Size PhotoLatest Medical CertificateCopy of AFC C Certificate or PFF C CertificateFor ForeignersAlien Certificate Registration Identity Card orEndorsement from his/her Country’s Football Association Register here - [PFF A](https://pff.org.ph/pff-a/) - Description: Advance Coaching Diploma for Elite Youth/Semi-Pro FootballPre Course: Online2 weeks before course startsDuration: 90 MinsIssue pre course tasks Course Fee: 50,000Number of Hours: 180Dress Code: Issued uniformRequirement/Qualification:Endorsement LetterBiodataPassport Size PhotoLatest Medical CertificateCopy of AFC B Certificate or PFF B DiplomaFor ForeignersAlien Certificate Registration Identity Card orEndorsement from his/her Country’s Football Association Register here - [Filipinas U17 ready for Asian Cup as US camp expands talent reach](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-u17-ready-for-asian-cup-as-us-camp-expands-talent-reach/) - LOS ANGELES - The five-day Philippine U17 Women's National Football Team’s U.S. Talent Identification Camp, held from January 30 to February 3 at the Great Park Sports Complex in Irvine, California, successfully concluded, gathering more than 150 North America-based Filipina players and formed a central component of the team’s preparations for the AFC U17 Women’s - [A Nation Rising: Moving Philippine Football Forward](https://pff.org.ph/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 World Cup, and its first-ever SEA Games gold medal in football. Working diligently behind the scenes - [PFF, Ekkono Method forge strategic partnership to modernize PH football](https://pff.org.ph/pff-ekkono-method-forge-strategic-partnership-to-modernize-ph-football/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) and the global football consultancy Ekkono Method have formalized a landmark partnership designed to elevate the country’s football development system to international standards, with the aim of bridging the gap between the Philippines and the world’s elite footballing nations. Under this collaboration, both organizations will jointly implement a long-term, evidence-based - [PFF announces Filipinas Training Pool for February camp ahead of 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup](https://pff.org.ph/pff-announces-filipinas-training-pool-for-february-camp-ahead-of-2026-afc-womens-asian-cup/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has released the training pool for the Philippine Women’s National Football Team (Filipinas) ahead of their February 2026 training camp in Manila, Balesin Island, and Perth. This camp is the team’s final major preparation before the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia. The training will run for the entire - [PFF President Gutierrez hails 2025 an A+ year, sets strategic football infra push for 2026](https://pff.org.ph/pff-president-gutierrez-hails-2025-an-a-year-sets-strategic-football-infra-push-for-2026/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) is setting a strategic course for 2026, anchored on what President John Anthony Gutierrez described as an “A-plus” performance year for Philippine football in 2025. In an interview on the sports program Power and Play with former Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chair Noli Eala and co-host Jera Sison at One - [PFF to deepen football governance strategies with Romanian Football Federation under UEFA Together program](https://pff.org.ph/pff-to-deepen-football-governance-strategies-with-romanian-football-federation-under-uefa-together-program/) - BUCHAREST — The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) is strengthening its long-term football development agenda through a high-level technical and strategic visit to Romania last January 24 to 27, as part of its ongoing collaboration with the Romanian Football Federation (FRF) under the UEFA Together program. The collaboration, arranged through the help of the Asian Football - [PFF ramps up elite coach education with AFC ‘A’ Diploma Part 2 at Carmona](https://pff.org.ph/pff-ramps-up-elite-coach-education-with-afc-a-diploma-part-2-at-carmona/) - CARMONA, Cavite — The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) continues to accelerate its nationwide coaching development program after successfully staging the AFC/PFF ‘A’ Diploma Coaching Course Part 2 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite from January 5 to 17, 2026. The course forms a critical pillar of the Federation’s technical strategy, as PFF - [PFF, PSC unite behind infra push for Philippine football in 2026](https://pff.org.ph/pff-psc-unite-behind-infra-push-for-philippine-football-in-2026/) - PASIG CITY — January 29, 2026 — The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), in close partnership with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), formally unveiled a comprehensive infrastructure roadmap that will anchor Philippine football’s grassroots development in 2026 and beyond, during a joint press conference held Wednesday morning at the Philsports Arena New Museum. PFF President John - [From World Stage to Community Courts: PFF Brings Futsal World Cup Legacy to Rizal province](https://pff.org.ph/from-world-stage-to-community-courts-pff-brings-futsal-legacy-to-rizal-province/) - ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal — The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), in close partnership with the Rizal Provincial Government and the Football Association of Rizal (FA Rizal), conducted a PFF Futsal Clinic in the province of Rizal on January 25 at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo. The activity served as a collaborative grassroots initiative that brought - [Filipina5 drawn into tough Group B of 2026 ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship](https://pff.org.ph/filipina5-drawn-into-tough-group-b-of-2026-asean-womens-futsal-championship/) - BANGKOK—The Philippine women’s national futsal team will return to international competition in early 2026 after a demanding and historic 2025 campaign, with the Filipina5 drawn into a highly competitive Group B of the 2026 ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Set to run from February 24 to March 2, 2026, the biennial tournament - [PMNFT aims for higher progression in 2026 ASEAN Championship](https://pff.org.ph/pmnft-aims-for-higher-progression-in-2026-asean-championship/) - JAKARTA--The Philippine men's national football team (PMNFT) will vie for a better showing in the 2026 ASEAN Championship-Hyundai Cup in July-August 2026, building on the momentum of a historic campaign in 2024 that was marked by a home-leg semis win against regional powerhouse Thailand. PMNFT will again face Thailand in Group B of this year's - [PFF announces Filipinas U17 tryouts in PH and US](https://pff.org.ph/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 development pathway for Filipina footballers and in preparation for the upcoming AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup - [PFF 2025 review: Filipinas vets and youth shining bright as gold](https://pff.org.ph/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 prioritized a robust talent pipeline—from grassroots identification through youth national teams to the senior squad—ensuring sustained - [Grassroots pride to global talent: Filipina5's Bandoja, Ortillo to play for HK top club TSL](https://pff.org.ph/grassroots-pride-to-global-talent-filipina5s-bandoja-ortillo-to-play-for-hk-top-club-tsl/) - The world class talent of homegrown heroes Isabella Bandoja and Lanie Ortillo--stalwarts of the Philippine women's national futsal team--will take center stage in Hong Kong as the Tuloy duo have signed up with current Hong Kong Jockey Club Women's Football League top club TSL Football Club this month. Their first professional stints abroad is a - [PFF 2025 review: Hosting inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup sets stage for PH futsal resurgence](https://pff.org.ph/pff-2025-review-hosting-inaugural-fifa-futsal-womens-world-cup-sets-stage-for-ph-futsal-resurgence/) - With historic achievements in 2025, the sport of futsal has been elevated to new heights. Under the steadfast leadership of PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez, the Federation has not only fostered rapid growth in women's futsal but also secured international acclaim, culminating in the successful hosting of the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup (FFWWC) - [Leaving A Mark: The People Who Built the Moment](https://pff.org.ph/leaving-a-mark-the-people-who-built-the-moment/) - The Philippines’ hosting of the first-ever FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ showcased more than the nation’s capacity to stage a world-class sporting event. It revealed the heart of the Filipino spirit: shared pride, collective energy, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting women’s sports from the grassroots to the global stage. As the curtain closes on - [PFF, PSC hails Guiao for SC ruling on sports funds: “A historic victory for Philippine sports”](https://pff.org.ph/pff-psc-hails-guiao-for-sc-ruling-on-sports-funds-a-historic-victory-for-philippine-sports/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) and Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) hails veteran basketball coach Yeng Guiao and joins the entire Philippine sports community in celebrating the Supreme Court’s (SC) unanimous ruling ordering the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to remit the full amounts mandated under Republic Act - [PMNFT defeats Indonesia, enters SEA Games semis for first time since 1991](https://pff.org.ph/pmnft-defeats-indonesia-enters-sea-games-semis-for-first-time-since-1991/) - The Philippines marked another historic day in football as the under-22 men’s national football team (PMNFT) advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, defeating reigning gold medalist Indonesia, 1-0, on Monday in Chiang Mai, Thailand. With the victory—and their earlier 2-0 triumph over Myanmar last Friday—the Philippines swept Group C with - [Filipinas win vs Vietnam in SEA Games as rookie Ramirez keeps hopes alive](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-win-vs-vietnam-in-sea-games-as-rookie-ramirez-keeps-hopes-alive/) - The Philippine women’s national football team faced possible elimination against defending gold medalist Vietnam, but rookie forward Mallie Ramirez delivered a dramatic late goal to lift the Filipinas to a crucial 1-0 victory in the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games women’s football tournament on Monday in Chonburi, Thailand. The win, the second straight against Vietnam - [Filipina5 completes PH football triple semis in SEA Games, stun Malaysia in thriller](https://pff.org.ph/filipina5-completes-ph-football-triple-semis-in-sea-games-stun-malaysia-in-thriller/) - SAMUT PRAKAN – The Philippine women’s national futsal team etched another milestone in Philippine football history, upsetting 2023 SEA Games bronze medalist Malaysia, 3-1, in a dramatic Group A encounter on Saturday to complete a rare triple semifinal qualification for the country at the 33rd Thailand Southeast Asian Games. Earlier in the tournament, the Philippine - [Filipina5 just a goal away from Vietnam, to vie for SEA Games bronze](https://pff.org.ph/filipina5-just-a-goal-away-from-vietnam-to-vie-for-sea-games-bronze/) - SAMUT PRAKAN — The Philippine women’s national futsal team will march to the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games bronze medal match with their heads held high after the Filipina5 fought a tightly contested 0–1 game to world number 11 Vietnam in the semifinals on Tuesday at the Bangkokthonburi University Gymnasium here. The result completed a - ['Formidable contender': House praises Asian Cup-bound, SEA Games gold seeking Filipinas](https://pff.org.ph/formidable-contender-congress-praises-asian-cup-bound-sea-games-gold-seeking-filipinas/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) welcomed with deep appreciation the adoption of House Resolution No. 580 by the Philippine House of Representatives, formally congratulating and commending the Philippine women’s national football team for their successful qualification to the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Adopted upon the recommendation of the House Committee on Youth and Sports - [EXCELLENCE ACROSS THE BOARD: Philippine football's strongest SEA Games ever](https://pff.org.ph/excellence-across-the-board-philippine-footballs-strongest-sea-games-ever/) - “This SEA Games campaign proved that Philippine football and futsal are no longer here just to participate—we are here to win and to be respected. From the gold medal of the Filipinas, to the historic semifinals of our men's team, and the fearless women's futsal performances, this is the strongest statement we have ever made - [Inna Palacios: Philippine women's football standard bearer](https://pff.org.ph/inna-palacios-philippine-womens-football-standard-bearer/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) honors and thanks Inna Kristianne Palacios, former captain and long-time goalkeeper of the Philippine women’s national football team, following her retirement from international duty—closing an international career with her leading the Filipinas' steady growth toward global recognition. Palacios’ national team journey is inseparable from the growth of Philippine women’s football - [PFF honors Hali Long on historic 100th cap for Filipinas](https://pff.org.ph/pff-honors-hali-long-on-historic-100th-cap-for-filipinas/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) pays tribute to Filipinas captain Hali Moriah Candido Long for reaching the historic milestone of 100 international appearances, honoring a career defined by leadership, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to Philippine football. Long reached her 100th cap during the Filipinas’ dramatic semifinal victory over host Thailand in the 2025 Southeast - [Stallion dominates Strykers in WACL](https://pff.org.ph/stallion-dominates-strykers-in-wacl/) - Coming from a 6-1 opener against Khovd of Mongolia, Stallion Laguna FC of the PFF Women's League notched another dominant win in matchday two of the 2025-26 AFC Women's Asian Champions League (WACL) preliminary stage with a 13-0 rout of Strykers FC of Guam on Thursday in Yangon. Team captain and Philippine women's national team - [4 PH pro clubs to compete in AFC, AFF tourneys](https://pff.org.ph/4-ph-pro-clubs-to-compete-in-afc-aff-tourneys/) - “Having four of our clubs play in Asian and ASEAN-level competitions signifies the growing competitiveness of professional football in the Philippines. This is in line with our direction to be an emerging force in Southeast Asia.” - Philippine Football Federation (PFF) President John Anthony Gutierrez Four Filipino professional clubs are set to compete in international - [PFF Staff Pass AFC VAR Info Officer Workshop for International Matches](https://pff.org.ph/pff-staff-pass-afc-var-info-officer-workshop-for-international-matches/) - “PFF is proud that three of our competitions staff passed the AFC VAR Information Officer Workshop. We are committed to further professionalizing our competition staff and their continuing formal education is essential to improving officiating.” – Philippine Football Federation President John Anthony Gutierrez. The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) is working to improve and further professionalize - [GOLDEN FILIPINAS: The Philippines wins first ever SEA Games football gold](https://pff.org.ph/golden-filipinas-the-philippines-wins-first-ever-sea-games-football-gold/) - “This gold medal is a defining moment for Philippine football and a testament to generations of Filipinas who dreamed of standing on top of the SEA Games podium. It is the culmination of a collective, long-term effort—built on the progress of previous years and strengthened by the current momentum of the Filipinas. We extend our - [WOMEN POWER: Filipinas notch first-ever PH final in SEA Games football](https://pff.org.ph/women-power-filipinas-notch-first-ever-ph-final-in-sea-games-football/) - CHONBURI – The Philippine women’s national football team carved another defining moment in Philippine sporting history on Sunday night, becoming the first-ever Filipino football squad to reach a Southeast Asian (SEA) Games final after a dramatic 1-1 draw and a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over five-time gold medalist Thailand at the Chonburi Stadium. The breakthrough - [PFF salutes a living legend: PMNFT, Kaya legend Simone Rota retires at 41](https://pff.org.ph/pff-salutes-a-living-legend-pmnft-kaya-legend-simone-rota-retires-at-41/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) extends its deepest gratitude and respect to Simone Rota, who has officially retired from professional football after a career defined by perseverance, professionalism, and service to the game. Rota, team captain of PFF member club Kaya FC-Iloilo, ended his pro career with his farewell cap last December 11 in the - [Charting a unified path for long-term growth with PFF Women’s Football Strategy Workshop](https://pff.org.ph/charting-a-unified-path-for-long-term-growth-with-pff-womens-football-strategy-workshop/) - With Philippine women’s football experiencing the most successful period in its history, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) completed the final session of the PFF Women’s Football Strategy Workshop on 24 November, concluding a four-part series designed to transform achievements into a unified, long-term national strategy. The workshop, aligned with FIFA’s Women’s Football Strategy – Football - [Historic double semis for PH in SEA Games football as Filipinas blanks Malaysia](https://pff.org.ph/historic-double-semis-for-ph-in-sea-games-football-as-filipinas-blanks-malaysia/) - CHONBURI – The Philippine women's national football team, surviving the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games with a late goal against Vietnam the last game and needing a big win on the final match day, erased all doubts and barged into the SEA Games women's football semifinals with a 6-0 rout of Malaysia on Monday here. - [5k strong PH crowd powers historic final of 1st FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup won by Brazil](https://pff.org.ph/5k-strong-ph-crowd-powers-historic-final-of-1st-fifa-futsal-womens-world-cup-won-by-brazil/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) celebrates a milestone evening in Philippine sporting history as more than 5,000 passionate Filipino fans filled the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday, delivering a thunderous and unforgettable atmosphere for the final of the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup—the first FIFA World Cup ever hosted by the Philippines. - [Women’s futsal celebrated nationwide with Filipina5 Futsal Fiesta](https://pff.org.ph/womens-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 and watch their national team play in the World Cup.” - PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez - [PSC, PFF push long-term futsal development; PhilSports Arena eyed as “House of Futsal”](https://pff.org.ph/psc-pff-push-long-term-futsal-development-as-philsports-arena-eyed-as-house-of-futsal/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) warmly welcomes the strong commitment of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to elevate futsal nationwide, following PSC Chairman John Patrick “Pato” Gregorio’s announcement that the government is studying the designation of the PhilSports Arena as a permanent futsal venue. The initiative comes as the Philippines successfully hosts the inaugural FIFA - [Filipina5 concludes World Cup campaign with inspiring goal vs Argentina](https://pff.org.ph/filipina5-concludes-world-cup-campaign-with-inspiring-goal-vs-argentina/) - The Philippines ended its historic 2025 FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Group A journey on a spirited note on Thursday evening, as the Filipina5 delivered a performance filled with resolve, pride, and inspiration before a packed home crowd at the Philsports Arena. Despite falling to global powerhouse Argentina, the Filipinas scored a milestone goal through - [Stallion Laguna makes history, enters WACL Final 8](https://pff.org.ph/pmnft-u17-show-heart-in-hard-fought-draw-vs-bhutan-in-u17-asian-qualifiers/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) congratulates one of its member clubs, Stallion Laguna F.C., for making history by becoming the first Filipino club to reach the quarterfinals of the AFC Women’s Asian Champions League (WACL). Weathering early setbacks against last year's podium finishers Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam and Melbourne City of Australia - [Tolentin, Graversen score World Cup goals, make history in Filipina5 valiant stand vs Morocco](https://pff.org.ph/tolentin-graversen-score-world-cup-goals-make-history-in-filipina5-valiant-stand-vs-morocco/) - The Philippine women’s national futsal team, the Filipina5, delivered a landmark performance on Monday night at the Philsports Arena, pushing world No. 31 and reigning Africa Cup of Nations Women’s Futsal champions Morocco to the limit in a 2-3 result in the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Group A on Monday at the Philsports Arena - [Brave PMNFT U17 push Iraq to the limit in U17 ACQ Opener](https://pff.org.ph/brave-pmnft-u17-push-iraq-to-the-limit-in-u17-acq-opener/) - The Philippine under-17 men's national team (PMNFT U17) figured in a close call against a world-class opponent, narrowly losing to two-time U17 World Cup finalist Iraq, 3–2, in the opening game of the 2026 AFC Under-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers (U17 ACQ) in Aqaba, Jordan, on Sunday midnight. The Philippines exchanged goal with the mighty Iraqis - [SQUAD LIST: Filipina5 final 14 for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup](https://pff.org.ph/squad-list-filipina5-final-14-for-the-inaugural-fifa-futsal-womens-world-cup/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) proudly announces the official squad of the Philippine Women’s National Futsal Team (Filipina5) for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup, to be held from November 21 to December 7, 2025, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. This historic moment marks the Philippines’ first hosting of a FIFA World - [PFF announces PWNFT squad for November camp ahead of 2025 SEA Games](https://pff.org.ph/pff-announces-pwnft-squad-for-november-camp-ahead-of-2025-sea-games/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has officially released the list of players called up for the Philippine Women’s National Football Team (PWNFT) ahead of the November 2025 training camp, the team’s final major preparation window before the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in December. The training camp, which will run from November 23 to December 2, - [SQUAD LIST: PMNFT U17 in '26 U17 Asian Cup Qualis](https://pff.org.ph/squad-list-pmnft-u17-in-26-u17-asian-cup-qualis/) - The Philippine under-17 men's national football team (PMNFT U17) is currently in Jordan to compete in the 2026 AFC Under-17 Men's Asian Cup Qualifiers (ACQ) from November 23 to 30, 2025 in the Aqaba Stadium in southern city of Aqaba. Coached by Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Head of Youth Development Tetsuya Tsuchida and assisted by - [PMNFT defeats Maldives in penultimate Asian Cup Qualis match](https://pff.org.ph/pmnft-defeats-maldives-in-penultimate-asian-cup-qualis-match/) - The Philippine men's national football team (PMNFT) ended its year on a high note after securing its first clean sheet in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers with a 2-0 victory over Maldives at the National Football Stadium in Male on Tuesday. First half goals from Jefferson Tabinas and Sandro Reyes sealed all three points - [PFF STATEMENT: On Recent Social Media Allegations Concerning PFF and PSC Funds](https://pff.org.ph/pff-statement-on-recent-social-media-allegations-concerning-pff-and-psc-funds-2/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) reiterates its unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and the proper stewardship of public resources. As a recipient of support from the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the PFF strictly observes all government regulations, auditing procedures, and internal controls to ensure that every peso is properly allocated, disbursed, and documented in accordance - [Clearer path for grassroots growth with FIFA Talent Development Scheme](https://pff.org.ph/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 every young Filipino has the chance to reach their full potential.” - PFF President John Anthony - [PFF, PSC executives to sit in FIFA Committees](https://pff.org.ph/pff-psc-executives-to-sit-in-fifa-committees/) - Four Filipino sports executives were appointed by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) as members of its key committees, boosting Filipino leadership in the world’s governing body for football. The Filipino officials appointed are Philippine Football Federation (PFF) President John Anthony Gutierrez (FIFA Futsal Committee member), PFF Executive Committee Member from the Visayas Atty. - [AFC Challenge League newcomer Manila Digger impresses in Group Stage, marches to QF](https://pff.org.ph/afc-challenge-league-newcomer-manila-digger-impresses-in-group-stage-marches-to-qf/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) congratulates Manila Digger FC for an undefeated AFC Challenge League group stage campaign in its debut season in international play, earning seven points off wins against Ezra and SP Falcons, and a draw against host PKR Svay Rieng. With the result in Group D played in Phnom Penh, Manila Digger - [Filipina5 in Spain for intensive camp ahead of FFWWC](https://pff.org.ph/filipina5-in-spain-for-intensive-camp-ahead-of-ffwwc/) - BARCELONA - The Philippine women’s national futsal team, dubbed as the Filipina5, is setting its sights on the world stage in its two-week training camp in Barcelona and Madrid, Spain, from October 29 to November 11, 2025. This will be the team's final training camp before the country hosts the historic 2025 FIFA Futsal Women’s - [Filipinas, Uzbekistan even in festive GoTyme Bank Match Up thriller](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-uzbekistan-even-in-festive-gotyme-bank-match-up-thriller/) - “Bringing a competitive opponent like Uzbekistan to Manila reflects our commitment to giving the Filipinas the best possible preparation for major tournaments such as the SEA Games and the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. At the same time, we want matches like the GoTyme Bank Match Up to be more than just another night of football—they’re - [FFWWC mascot Diwa graces 2025 Batang Pinoy in GenSan to promote youth futsal](https://pff.org.ph/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 futsal at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City from November 21 to December 7. Batang Pinoy is the - [Filipinas ready vs Uzbeks in GoTyme Bank Match Up](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-ready-vs-uzbeks-in-gotyme-bank-match-up/) - The Philippine Women’s National Football Team, known as the Filipinas, is set to take on Uzbekistan in the GoTyme Bank Match Up on Wednesday, October 29, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. The match is for the team’s steady build-up toward major continental competitions, including the AFC Women’s Asian Cup final round in March - [Grassroots futsal development through Aboitiz Futsal Clinic in Toledo, Cebu](https://pff.org.ph/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 grow in the sport—especially in communities outside major cities.” – PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez The - [Philippine NTs take on 2025 SEA Games challenge](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-nts-take-on-2025-sea-games-challenge/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) vows that the three national teams it will field in the 2025 Thailand Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) will vie for a quality campaign as the Philippine women's national football team, women's national futsal team, and under-23 men's national football team (PMNFT U23) were drawn to challenging groups in their - [Filipinas U17 enter Asian Cup with 4-0 win v Malaysia](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-u17-enter-asian-cup-with-4-0-win-v-malaysia/) - The Philippine Under-17 Women’s National Football Team stamped its clean record in the qualifiers, entering the AFC Under-17 Women's Asian Cup for a second consecutive edition by finishing the qualifiers with a 4-0 win against erstwhile undefeated Malaysia on Friday in Dushanbe. As a result, the Philippines qualified for the 2026 U17 Women's Asian Cup - [Filipinas U17 spotless in Asian Cup Qualis with wins vs Tajikistan, Syria](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-u17-spotless-in-asian-cup-qualis-with-wins-vs-tajikistan-syria/) - The Philippine Under-17 Women’s National Football Team is undefeated entering the final match day of the 2026 AFC Under-17 Women's Asian Cup (WACQ) Group A in Dushanbe on Friday, defeating Tajikistan and Syria this week for six points, with no goals conceded. The Young Filipinas blanked the hosts, 2-0, on Wednesday, with Louraine Evangelista scoring - [PMNFT completes Timor-Leste sweep, leads '27 ACQ Group A](https://pff.org.ph/pmnft-completes-timor-leste-sweep-leads-27-acq-group-a/) - The Philippine men's national football team (PMNFT) successfully completed a tense sweep of ASEAN neighbor Timor-Leste, winning its home leg, 3-1, on match day 4 of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers (ACQ) at the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac on Tuesday. The team bounced back big in the second half, scoring three goals - [PFF Advisory: PFF adopts Child Safeguarding Program](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-pff-adopts-child-safeguarding-program/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) is committed to creating and providing a safe and supportive environment for everybody in football, especially for children. Through this, the PFF Board of Governors approved via correspondence, the adoption of the PFF Child Safeguarding Program last 16 July 2021 to ensure that all necessary steps are taken to protect - [PFF names PWNFT players, coaches for 2026 U17 WACQ](https://pff.org.ph/pff-names-pwnft-players-coaches-for-2026-u17-wacq/) - 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 - [GoTyme Bank Match Up: PFF and GoTyme Bank Kick Off a New Era of High-Level Football](https://pff.org.ph/gotyme-bank-match-up-pff-and-gotyme-bank-kick-off-a-new-era-of-high-level-football/) - 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, - [PMNFT tops Group A halfway in ACQ with 4-1 win vs Timor-Leste](https://pff.org.ph/pmnft-tops-group-a-halfway-in-acq-with-4-1-win-vs-timor-leste/) - Bjorn Martin Kristensen sizzled in Darwin, Australia, leading the Philippine men's national football team (PMNFT) in securing its seventh point in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers (ACQ), defeating Timor-Leste, 4-1, on Thursday at the Territory Rugby League Stadium. “The Philippines played a great game against Timor-Leste tonight and the four goals scored will put - [General Sale of Tickets Now Open for FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025™](https://pff.org.ph/general-sale-of-tickets-now-open-for-fifa-futsal-womens-world-cup-philippines-2025/) - The countdown is on! Tickets for the first-ever FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025™ are now available to the public, giving fans the opportunity to witness history in Pasig City from 21 November to 7 December 2025. Hosted at the PhilSports Arena, the tournament will feature 16 of the world's best nations battling for - [PFF adds ex-El Salvador gaffer, La Liga standout to PMNFT staff](https://pff.org.ph/pff-adds-ex-el-salvador-gaffer-la-liga-standout-to-pmnft-staff/) - "With Albert Roca and Dimas Delgado joining Coach Carles Cuadrat on our national team’s coaching staff, we are reinforcing PFF's commitment to world-class coaching and player development. Their experience, tactical expertise, and shared vision with Coach Carles Cuadrat will be invaluable as we aim to elevate the Philippines’ performance in the Asian Cup Qualifiers, with - [PFF salutes Alas, PNVF for FIVB World Cup milestone: "Inspiration for PH football"](https://pff.org.ph/pff-salutes-alas-pnvf-for-fivb-world-cup-milestone-inspiration-for-ph-football/) - "We salute Alas Pilipinas and the PNVF for their historic FIVB World Championship milestone, highlighted by their upset victory over Egypt and their thrilling five-set battle against Iran. Just as our Philippine Men’s National Volleyball Team continues to raise the bar for Philippine sports on the international stage, this achievement shows that Filipino athletes across - [PFF attends AFC Professional Football Seminar 2025](https://pff.org.ph/afc-professional-football-seminar-2025-to-boost-ph-football-pro-growth/) - "The AFC Professional Football Seminar 2025 provided PFF with invaluable insights into the latest standards, strategies, and innovations that are shaping the professional game across Asia. The knowledge and case studies shared by some of the most progressive leagues in the region will help in our professional growth as a Federation and in further refining - [Mark your calendars: Filipina5 sched in 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup](https://pff.org.ph/mark-your-calendars-filipina5-sched-in-2025-fifa-futsal-womens-world-cup/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) encourages Filipino sports fans to cheer for the Philippine women's national futsal team in November, as it embarks on the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup in November in Pasig City. Drawn against powerhouse countries Argentina, Poland, and Morocco in Group A, the group stage schedule of the Filipina5 is - [PFF: Government support key to hosting the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup](https://pff.org.ph/pff-government-support-key-to-hosting-the-fifa-futsal-womens-world-cup/) - "Together with FIFA Council Member Mariano V. Araneta, we at the Philippine Football Federation are very grateful to the Philippine Government for making the hosting of the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 possible. We thank his Excellency President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for believing in the legacy that this hosting will bring to our - [Trophy for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ unveiled ahead of draw](https://pff.org.ph/trophy-for-the-fifa-futsal-womens-world-cup-unveiled-ahead-of-draw/) - Design embodies the essence of futsal and its presentation marks a historic milestone for the women’s game worldwide Trophy will be showcased for the first time during the draw ceremony in the Philippines on Monday, 15 September Draw will divide the 16 participating teams into four groups using pots based on the latest FIFA Futsal - [FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup: Philippines v Poland in opener; join Argentina, Morocco in Group A](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-futsal-womens-world-cup-philippines-v-poland-in-opener-joins-argentina-morocco-in-group-a/) - "The FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup carries deep meaning, not only for futsal but also for the future of women's football and women's sports in the Philippines. For the young women in the country, futsal is more than a sport. It's a pathway to play the beautiful game and also achieve an improved quality of - [PFF applauds UAAP for supporting national teams and FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup](https://pff.org.ph/pff-applauds-uaap-for-supporting-national-teams-and-fifa-futsal-womens-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 Agustin for spearheading this much-needed support. By aligning its Season 88 football schedule with the FIFA Women’s - [Tolentin, Long in Serenity Cup Best XI](https://pff.org.ph/tolentin-long-in-serenity-cup-best-xi/) - "Congratulations to Captain Hali Long and rising star Inday Tolentin for being part of the Best XI of the ASEAN Women's Championship. Both of you deserve this award. Hali, with her leadership, tenacity on defense, and consistent scoring ability, helped in lifting the Filipinas from the minnows to playing in the World Cup. Inday is - [Stallion Laguna in WACL Group A with Melbourne City, et. al.](https://pff.org.ph/stallion-laguna-in-wacl-group-a-with-melbourne-city-et-al/) - PFF Women's Cup champion Stallion Laguna FC is grouped with last season's runner-up Melbourne City in Group A of the 2025-26 AFC Women's Asian Champions League (WACL) in the group stage draw on Thursday at the AFC Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. They will be joined by last season's semifinalist and host Ho Chi Minh City - [Philippine U23 Men's Team Makes History in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/the-philippine-mens-under-23-makes-history/) - The Philippine men's under-23 national football team has made history, completing the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers with its first-ever winning record. The team secured six points and a positive goal difference for the first time in the tournament, finishing second in its qualifying group. The historic run was capped off with an impressive - [PFF instructors up expertise at AFC Futsal Referee Seminar](https://pff.org.ph/pff-instructors-up-expertise-at-afc-futsal-referee-seminar/) - "This opportunity aligns perfectly with our vision to raise the standards of futsal officiating in the Philippines. The insights from case studies and practical simulations will enable us to implement more uniform and effective training programs, ultimately fostering a stronger, more competent pool of futsal officials who can compete at the highest levels in Asia - [3 PMNT U23 booters in Mandiri Best XI; Leddel named Most Dynamic Player](https://pff.org.ph/3-pmnt-u23-booters-in-mandiri-best-xi-leddel-named-most-dynamic-player/) - "Congratulations to Noah Leddel, John Lucero, and Nic Guimaraes for being named in the Mandiri Cup Best XI. May this inspire them and our under-23 men's team in facing tough opponents in next week's AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers." - PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez The Philippine men's national under-23 team (PMNT U23) made another history - [Philippines Beats Tajikistan, Moves Closer to U23 Asian Cup Qualification](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-beats-tajikistan-moves-closer-to-u23-asian-cup-qualification/) - The Philippine under-23 men's national football team took a significant step towards qualifying for the AFC U23 Asian Cup, securing a crucial 1-0 victory against a formidable Tajikistan squad on Sunday in Dushanbe. The winning goal came in the 70th minute, with captain Sandro Reyes connecting his right corner kick to Noah Leddel for the - [Coach Cuadrat supports the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers Campaign](https://pff.org.ph/coach-cuadrat-supports-the-afc-u23-asian-cup-qualifiers-campaign/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) is pleased to announce that Men’s National Team Head Coach Carles Cuadrat has joined the Philippine Under-23 Men’s National Football Team in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, for the upcoming AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers. Cuadrat's presence reflects the Federation’s continued commitment to strengthening the national teams program from the ground-up. Coach Cuadrat - [Progress and transparency underscored at the 22nd PFF Ordinary Congress](https://pff.org.ph/progress-and-transparency-underscored-at-the-22nd-pff-ordinary-congress/) - “We celebrate progress. From exciting wins on the international stage to the growing strength of our domestic leagues, Philippine football is gaining real momentum… thanks to the shared dedication of our players, coaches, officials and member associations, as well as our supporters and stakeholders.” - PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez The milestones that Philippine Football - [PMNT U23 Squad Announced for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/pmnt-u23-squad-announced-for-afc-asian-cup-qualifiers/) - “We are confident in the squad selected for the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers. This team, a mix of top talent from both the Philippines and abroad, is ready to compete. We believe they have what it takes to perform at the highest level and advance to the Asian Cup, building on their impressive run - [Futsal Fun Day in Pasig City Launches DIWA™ and Inspires Grassroots Sports Ahead of FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025™](https://pff.org.ph/futsal-fun-day-in-pasig-city-launches-diwa-and-inspires-grassroots-sports-ahead-of-fifa-futsal-womens-world-cup-2025/) - “Today's Futsal Fun Day is a great start. Bringing the community together to play and enjoy the game is what grassroots sports are all about. The introduction of our mascot, DIWA, symbolizes the spirit of the game that we want to share with everyone. We are excited for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 - [PFF Nationwide Talent Search for U17 National Teams is on](https://pff.org.ph/pff-nationwide-talent-search-for-u17-national-teams-is-on/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has called all Regional Football Associations and PFF Member Clubs to nominate their top talents for the national U17 men's and women's national teams for the upcoming AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifying Tournaments. PFF talent scouts will also travel around the country in search of more talent. The program aims - [PFF implements Talent ID Network to scout for emerging top players](https://pff.org.ph/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 conducting regional tryouts, current President John Gutierrez's administration enhanced PFF's talent discovery through the Talent ID Network. - [Resounding win for Stallion in WACL debut](https://pff.org.ph/resounding-win-for-stallion-in-wacl-debut/) - "PFF is proud of our member club Stallion Laguna for a resounding debut in the 2025-26 AFC Women's Champions League. The 6-1 win against Khovd Western is a testament of the international advancement of women's football in the Philippines." - PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez Reigning Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Women's Cup champion and international - [PSC, PFF: Futsal Women's World Cup to boost sports tourism for PH](https://pff.org.ph/psc-pff-futsal-womens-world-cup-to-boost-sports-tourism-for-ph/) - "The FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup 2025 is more than a tournament. It is a platform to empower women in sport, to inspire the next generation of athletes, and to showcase the Philippines as a world-class host of international sporting events, attracting sports tourism for thousands of spectators to the country. Let us be reminded - [PFF Launches U-16 and U-19 National Championships](https://pff.org.ph/pff-launches-u-16-and-u-19-national-championships/) - “We want the best talented players to engage and be identified for potential call-ups to our national youth teams. The U16 and U19 national tournaments are designed to prepare our national teams for the upcoming AFF and AFC U17 and U20 tournaments. We want to give every young Filipino the opportunity to show their skills - [PFF Pres Gutierrez: PH ready for FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup hosting](https://pff.org.ph/pff-pres-gutierrez-ph-ready-for-fifa-futsal-womens-world-cup-hosting/) - “We're very excited. We are on time with every and all preparations. We have been closely working with FIFA… It's looking good for us. "I think the local organizing committee is doing an excellent job, again, working with FIFA to make sure that we are able to host this very prestigious event.” – Philippine Football - [Filipinas Conclude MSIG Serenity Cup with Draw Against Myanmar](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-conclude-msig-serenity-cup-with-draw-against-myanmar/) - “To our PWNT players, we thank you for stepping up to the challenge and playing hard until the end. You have made the country proud. We are looking forward to the next time you represent the country.”- PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez The Philippine Women’s National Football Team concluded their 2025 ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup - [Para Sa Bayan, Not something you can read and learn from a textbook](https://pff.org.ph/para-sa-bayan-not-something-you-can-read-and-learn-from-a-textbook/) - On August 9, 2025, the Philippine Women’s National Football Team (PWNT) faced a formidable Australian squad in their second match of the ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup in Vietnam. Comprised of both young and veteran players, the Filipinas displayed remarkable resilience against Australia's physically imposing and highly skilled lineup. They held their defense line for most - [Serenity Cup: Filipinas still alive after tight match vs Australia U23](https://pff.org.ph/serenity-cup-filipinas-still-alive-after-tight-match-vs-australia-u23/) - “Our young squad, with an average age of 22.6 yrs, fought hard against power house Australia and we commend their performance. We are confident that these are the best players for this competition and that they will keep pushing towards defending our title.” - PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez The Philippine women's national football team - [Young Filipinas Set to Kick Off 2026 AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/young-filipinas-set-to-kick-off-2026-afc-u17-womens-asian-cup-qualifiers/) - “The Philippine Football Federation proudly announces that the under-17 Philippine women's national football team will be back in action,” said PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez. “Narrowly missing the 2024 U17 Asian Cup semis last year, the young Filipinas are hungry for redemption in the 2026 edition.” The Philippine under-17 women's national football team, affectionately known - [Filipinas Rout Timor-Leste 7-0 to Begin ASEAN Championship Title Defense](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-rout-timor-leste-7-0-to-begin-asean-championship-title-defense/) - “The Filipinas’ strong start shows their determination to defend their title, which is our goal for this tournament. The team’s chemistry, even with the new players, is impressive and promising. We are proud of their achievement and we are confident this momentum will help them perform better in the next games..” – Philippine Football Federation - [PFF praises gov't support for FIFA Futsal World Cup hosting through PSC-led IATF](https://pff.org.ph/pff-praises-govt-support-for-fifa-futsal-world-cup-hosting-through-psc-led-iatf/) - "We at the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) express our sincerest gratitude to President Bongbong Marcos for mobilizing the Philippine government–through the creation of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF)--to support our country's hosting of the inaugural FIFA Women's Futsal World Cup in November. IATF, led by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) under the leadership of Chair - [PFF commends PWFA for successful Women's Futsal Cup won by Capital 1](https://pff.org.ph/pff-commends-pwfa-for-successful-womens-futsal-cup-won-by-capital-1/) - "Warmest congratulations to the Philippine Women’s Football Association (PWFA) for the very successful staging of the PAGSS Women's Futsal Cup. We commend all the teams and players who participated. Initiatives such as this contribute greatly in strengthening Philippine futsal, especially in the lead-up to our hosting of the inaugural FIFA Women's Futsal World Cup in - [PFF celebrates women's, youth NT progress in Filipinas sendoff](https://pff.org.ph/pff-celebrates-womens-youth-nt-progress-in-filipinas-sendoff/) - "We gather not only to celebrate victories, but to honor the spirit of Philippine football: A spirit that is alive, determined, and moving forward–sama-sama–in the right direction. Three victories are not accidents. They are signs of intentional progress,” emphasized PFF President John Gutierrez. The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) and various football stakeholders and supporters gathered - [Filipinas Unveil Roster Featuring Emerging New Talents for ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-unveil-roster-featuring-emerging-new-talents-for-asean-msig-serenity-cup/) - “As the Filipinas prepare to defend their crown at the ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup, they have already inspired millions with their achievements, especially their recent qualification to the AFC Women’s Cup next year. So now they need our full support to continue making history,” said PFF President John Gutierrez. The Philippine Football Federation today announced - [Philippine Football Federation Announces Riccardo Marchioli as New Assistant Coach for Women's National Team, Bolstering Strategic Depth and High-Performance Pedigree](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-football-federation-announces-riccardo-marchioli-as-new-assistant-coach-for-womens-national-team-bolstering-strategic-depth-and-high-performance-pedigree/) - "We would like to welcome a new and valuable addition to the Filipinas’ coaching staff, Riccardo Marchioli. Riccardo’s unique blend of experience – from contributing to an Olympic gold medal to his hands-on success in building and transforming football programs – is exactly what we need as we continue our ambitious journey. His understanding of - [Philippines Drawn into Group A for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026, Set for Showdown with Hosts Australia](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-drawn-into-group-a-for-afc-womens-asian-cup-2026-set-for-showdown-with-hosts-australia/) - “Not the easiest group but not the hardest. Either way, we have to beat the best to be the best. Our girls will be ready come March,” said PFF President John Gutierrez. The Philippine Women's National Football Team, eyeing a return to the FIFA Women's World Cup, has been drawn into a challenging Group A - [U23 PMNFT 4th in Mandiri Cup, highest in ASEAN stint](https://pff.org.ph/u23-pmnft-4th-in-mandiri-cup-highest-in-asean-stint/) - “Congratulations to Thailand on winning the battle for third place. Our U23 squad's fourth-place finish at the ASEAN tournament is a historic first and a clear sign of our team's upward trajectory. We commend our players, coaches, staff, and management for making our nation proud. This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the passionate support - [Philippines U23 to Battle for Bronze After Valiant Semifinal Effort](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-u23-to-battle-for-bronze-after-valiant-semifinal-effort/) - “To give the defending champs a run for their money is already an achievement in itself. We congratulate Vietnam for an amazing win. But more importantly, we congratulate our U23 team for making the country proud! To our players and coaching staff, we are very proud of you, and we will support you 100%. Let's - [Philippine Football Federation Appoints Carles Cuadrat as Head Coach of the Senior Men's National Team](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-football-federation-appoints-carles-cuadrat-as-head-coach-of-the-senior-mens-national-team/) - “We are pleased to welcome Coach Carles Cuadrat to lead our Senior Men's National Team. His deep tactical understanding, coupled with a history of building winning teams and developing players, perfectly aligns with our vision for the future. We saw a glimpse of his immediate impact during the Tajikistan match, demonstrating his ability to inspire - [Philippines Defeats Brunei, Claims Second Spot in Mandiri Cup Group A](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-defeats-brunei-claims-second-spot-in-mandiri-cup-group-a/) - “Congratulations to the U23 national team. Your campaign in the ASEAN Championship has been truly inspiring. We commend every player, coach and staff for what you have achieved thus far. We thank all the fans that have shown their support. Together, let’s continue building on this,” said PFF President John Gutierrez. The Philippine U23 Men's - [Philippines U23 Pushes Indonesia, Keeps Semis Hopes Alive in ASEAN Championship](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-u23-pushes-indonesia-keeps-semis-hopes-alive-in-asean-championship/) - "We are proud of our U23 squad for their unyielding fighting spirit. Our players poured their hearts out against one of Southeast Asia's top youth teams," said PFF President John Gutierrez. The Philippine under-23 men's national football team had a gallant stand against reigning Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medalist Indonesia U23 with a narrow - [Philippines U16 Makes History, Crowned Undefeated Lion City Cup Champions](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-u16-makes-history-crowned-undefeated-lion-city-cup-champions/) - "We salute our U16 youth team for bringing this honor to our country! Your victory brings not only pride and joy, but great hope to the young aspiring Filipino footballers from across our nation. Truly you have shown what a team can achieve with unity and solidarity. Mabuhay kayo!" declared PFF President John Gutierrez as - [Philippines Stuns Malaysia in U23 ASEAN Mandiri Cup Opener](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-stuns-malaysia-in-u23-asean-mandiri-cup-opener/) - “We are incredibly proud of our U23 men! This team, a blend of homegrown talent and our best youth players from abroad, truly reflects the growing success of our talent identification program. Under the leadership of Coach Garrath McPherson and assistant coach Popoy Clariño, we're confident this squad will grow, as they face stronger opponents - [Philippines U16 Poised for Podium Finish After Thrilling Draw Against Hong Kong](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-u16-poised-for-podium-finish-after-thrilling-draw-against-hong-kong/) - The Philippine Boys' National Football Team U16, propelled by their indomitable #SamaSama spirit, earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Hong Kong U16 on Friday. This pivotal result in their second matchday of the 2025 Lion City Cup in Singapore puts the Philippines U16 on track for its first-ever international podium finish, marking a significant milestone - [Philippines U16 Stuns Host Singapore in Lion City Cup Opener](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-u16-stuns-host-singapore-in-lion-city-cup-opener/) - The Philippine Boys' Under-16 National Football Team kicked off their 2025 Lion City Cup campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over host Singapore at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Wednesday. The young Filipino squad showcased exceptional defensive organization and potent counterattacking skills to upset the home team. The match remained a tense goalless affair for - [Philippine Women's National Football Team Eyes Asian Cup After Stellar Qualifiers, Coach Torcaso Credits PFF's Support for Recent Successes](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-womens-national-football-team-eyes-asian-cup-after-stellar-qualifiers-coach-torcaso-credits-pffs-support-for-recent-successes/) - Following their impressive qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 with a perfect record in Group G, Philippine Women's National Football Team Head Coach Mark Torcaso shared his insights on the team's journey and their ambitious plans for continued development. Coach Torcaso expressed immense satisfaction with the team's performance during the qualifiers. “We set - [PFF Sends Off U16 Squad for Lion City Cup 2025](https://pff.org.ph/pff-sends-off-u16-squad-for-lion-city-cup-2025/) - The Philippine Football Federation sends off its U16 squad to compete in the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) Lion City Cup, beginning Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The PMNFT U16 will open their campaign on July 9 against host Singapore at 8 PM. On July 11, the boys will battle Hong Kong at 5 PM, and - [Filipinas Secure Third Consecutive AFC Women's Asian Cup Berth](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-secure-third-consecutive-afc-womens-asian-cup-berth/) - The Philippine women's national football team has once again showcased their formidable talent, securing a spot in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup. They achieved this remarkable feat by dominating Group G of the qualifying tournament, clinching all nine available points. The Filipinas were undefeated, beating Saudi Arabia (3-0), Cambodia (6-0), and capping it off - [Training Camp Begins for the PFF U16 Philippine Men’s National Football Team](https://pff.org.ph/training-camp-begins-for-the-pff-u16-philippine-mens-national-football-team/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) is sending its Under-16 Philippine Men’s National Team to Singapore to participate in the Lion City Cup 2025, following a gracious invitation from the Football Association of Singapore. This international tournament offers crucial preparation for the team ahead of the AFC Qualifiers, scheduled for November 22-30, 2025. PFF President John - [Philippines Maintains Strong Performance in 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-maintains-strong-performance-in-2026-afc-womens-asian-cup-qualifiers/) - The Philippine women's national football team maintained a clean sheet in the second matchday of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers (WACQ) Group G on Wednesday, securing a 6-0 victory against host nation Cambodia. Early in the first half, Alexa Pino and Meryll Serrano contributed to a rapid scoring sequence. Hali Long and Chandler - [Filipinas Impress in 2026 WACQ Opening Match](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-impress-in-2026-wacq-opening-match/) - The Philippine women's national football team dealt newcomer Saudi Arabia a 3-0 defeat to start the Filipinas' return bid for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup in Group G of the qualifying tournament in Phnom Penh on Sunday. Meryll Serrano added another goal in her national team career while veteran midfielder Jaclyn Sawicki and former - [Host Cities for inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ announced](https://pff.org.ph/host-cities-for-inaugural-fifa-futsal-womens-world-cup-announced/) - Pasig City (Metropolitan Manila) and Victorias City (Negros Occidental) will host the best players on the planet at the first-ever FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ The tournament will provide a global platform for players to showcase their skills from 21 November to 7 December 2025 With all 16 participating teams now known, further details regarding the draw will - [Philippine Women's National Football Team Names 26 Player Line-up For AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-womens-national-football-team-names-26-player-line-up-for-afc-womens-asian-cup-qualifiers/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has officially announced the 26-player roster for the Philippine women's national football team, affectionately known as the Filipinas, set to compete in the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Head Coach Mark Torcaso leads the squad as they aim to secure a coveted spot - [PFF: Freddy Gonzalez Concludes Role as Director of National Teams](https://pff.org.ph/pff-freddy-gonzalez-concludes-role-as-director-of-national-teams/) - June 17, 2025 ; MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) announces that Freddy Gonzalez has concluded his tenure as PFF Senior National Teams Director and Men’s National Team Manager. “It has been one of the biggest honors of my life to be a part of this team and I am so grateful to - [House of Representatives Commends Philippine Men's National Football Team for Valiant Draw Against Tajikistan](https://pff.org.ph/house-of-representatives-commends-philippine-mens-national-football-team-for-valiant-draw-against-tajikistan/) - The House of Representatives of the Philippines on Thursday formally commended the Philippine Men's National Football Team for their hard-fought 2-2 draw against Tajikistan in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match held on June 10, 2025, at the New Clark City Stadium through House Resolution No. 2340. The resolution, introduced by Representative Antonio "Tonypet" T. - [2027 ACQ: PMNFT Battles Back to Draw Tajikistan in Thrilling Qualifier](https://pff.org.ph/2027-acq-pmnft-battles-back-to-draw-tajikistan-in-thrilling-qualifier/) - The Philippine men's national football team staged a spirited comeback, earning a hard-fought 2-2 draw against higher-ranked Tajikistan in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. The contest unfolded before a 10,000-strong crowd at New Clark City on Tuesday night, as the Philippines showcased its unwavering determination. Man of the Match Bjorn Kristensen, scored the equalizer - [Philippine Women's National Football Team Navigates Key Challenges for 2026 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Despite Friendly Loss](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-womens-national-football-team-navigates-key-challenges-for-2026-afc-asian-cup-qualifiers-despite-friendly-loss/) - The Philippine Women's National Football Team faced a crucial test in their FIFA friendly against world no. 42 Chinese Taipei, a match that, despite ending in a narrow 1-0 defeat for the Filipinas, served as a vital prelude to the upcoming 2026 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. This friendly, held at the Rizal Memorial Stadium, underscored - [The Philippine Women's National Futsal Team faced reigning champions Iran in their AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup opener, resulting in a narrow 1-0 loss. The team demonstrated resilience, with notable efforts from Isabella Bandoja and goalkeeper Samantha Hughes.](https://pff.org.ph/the-philippine-womens-national-futsal-team-faced-reigning-champions-iran-in-their-afc-womens-futsal-asian-cup-opener-resulting-in-a-narrow-1-0-loss-the-team-demonstrated-resilience-with-notable/) - [FILIPINA5: PFF Unveils New Moniker and Squad for Asian Cup Finals](https://pff.org.ph/filipina5-pff-unveils-new-moniker-and-squad-for-asian-cup-finals/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) today announced the official 14-player roster of the Philippine Women's National Futsal Team that will compete in the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup Finals, set to take place at the Hohhot Sports Centre in Hohhot, China from May 6 to 18, 2025. PFF also revealed the team’s official moniker — - [Filipinas Dominate UAE in Friendlies, Eye Major International Tournaments](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-dominate-uae-in-friendlies-eye-major-international-tournaments/) - The Philippine Football Federation congratulates the Philippine women's national football team for its 8-1 domination of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in two Dubai friendly games last April 4 (4-1) and 8 (4-0). Long-time national team skipper and center back Hali Long has reached twenty international goals, scoring a goal for each match and placing - [PFF celebrates AFC Women’s Day with Aspiring Futsaleras and Philippine Women’s National Futsal Team](https://pff.org.ph/pff-celebrates-afc-womens-day-with-aspiring-futsaleras-and-philippine-womens-national-futsal-team/) - The Philippine Football Federation ignited a wave of inspiration among young girls with its Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Football Day celebration, held on Saturday at San Francisco High School, Quezon City. The event, a vibrant display of skill and passion, directly connected the Philippine Women’s National Futsal Team with 60 young female futsal aspirants, - [PFF D](https://pff.org.ph/pff-d/) - Description: Football Sized Development: 3×3, 4×4, 5×5, 8×8 Date : Refer to your RFA Venue: Course Fee: 1,500 Number of Hours: 30 Dress Code: Issued uniform Requirement/Qualification: Endorsement Letter Biodata Passport Size Photo Latest Medical Certificate Register here - [PFF E](https://pff.org.ph/pff-e/) - Date : Refer to your RFAVenue:Course Fee: FREENumber of Hours: 10Dress Code: RFA may decide on collecting a uniform feeRequirement/Qualification:Endorsement LetterBiodata Register here - [PMNFT OPENS AFC ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS WITH 4-1 WIN AGAINST MALDIVES](https://pff.org.ph/pmnft-opens-afc-asian-cup-qualifiers-with-4-1-win-against-maldives/) - The Philippine men's national football team (PMNFT) opened its 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers (ACQ) final round Group A with a convincing 4-1 win against tough AFC rival Maldives in its debut at the New Clark City Stadium in Capas, Tarlac on Tuesday. Newcomer winger Randy Schneider figured in three goals, setting up a Tabinas brothers - [Dynamic brand unveiled for first-ever FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™](https://pff.org.ph/brand-launch/) - A striking brand was revealed today for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines2025™, capturing the speed of the game and the unstoppable energy of the host nation. The tournament’s dynamic emblem and Official Slogan – ™ – were unveiled to invited guests and media representatives at Manila House in Metropolitan Manila. Sixteen of the planet’s top women’s national teams will - [The Ultimate Women's Football Showdown Begins! Philippine Women's League 2025 Launches with Powerhouse Lineup and Exciting Format](https://pff.org.ph/the-ultimate-womens-football-showdown-begins-philippine-womens-league-2025-launches-with-powerhouse-lineup-and-exciting-format/) - The highly anticipated Philippine Women's League (PWL) 2025 was officially launched today at a press conference held in Studio 300, Makati. The event unveiled the six participating teams — a combination of new and powerhouse teams — set to compete for the coveted championship title, promising a thrilling season of top-tier women's football. The participating - [Statement Regarding Media Access to the Philippine Women's National Football Team Training Camp](https://pff.org.ph/statement-regarding-media-access-to-the-philippine-womens-national-football-team-training-camp/) - The Philippine Football Federation acknowledges the recent discussions concerning media access to the Philippine Women's National Football Team's training camp. We wish to provide clarity on the matter. The team's coaching staff has emphasized the necessity of minimizing distractions during training periods to optimize performance and maintain focus. This is particularly crucial as the team - [#SAMASAMA: Philippine Football Federation Builds Strong National Women's Futsal Team](https://pff.org.ph/samasama-philippine-football-federation-builds-strong-national-womens-futsal-team/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has assembled a formidable national women's futsal pool, a blend of local and international talent, in preparation for the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup in China (May 6-17). This selection follows a comprehensive nationwide talent identification initiative, demonstrating the PFF's commitment to expanding women's futsal across the Philippines. Driven by - [PFF Hails Mall of Asia's New Football Pitch as a Game-Changer for Philippine Football, Celebrates Global Filipinas Homecoming Amidst Massive Crowd](https://pff.org.ph/pff-hails-mall-of-asias-new-football-pitch-as-a-game-changer-for-philippine-football-celebrates-global-filipinas-homecoming-amidst-massive-crowd/) - The Philippine Football Federation on Tuesday celebrated the grand opening of the Mall of Asia (MOA) Football Pitch, built to FIFA-grade standards, with an especially meaningful homecoming intrasquad match featuring the Filipinas, the Philippine Women's National Football Team. The inauguration was spearheaded by PFF President John Gutierrez, SM Executive Committee and National University Chairman Hans - [FIFA Director for Tournaments commends PFF & FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 Local Organizing Committee](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-director-for-tournaments-commends-pff-fifa-futsal-womens-world-cup-2025-local-organizing-committee/) - Preparations for the first-ever FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup (FFWWC) to be held in the Philippines continue to make big strides, as a contingent from FIFA arrived in the country this month to meet with the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) and the FFWWC Local Organizing Committee (LOC). From February 10-13, 2025, representatives of FIFA led - [PFF Calls on RFA’s to Send Their Best Female Futsal talents to Try Out for the Philippine Women’s National Futsal Team](https://pff.org.ph/pff-calls-on-rfas-to-send-their-best-female-futsal-talents-to-try-uut-for-the-philippine-womens-national-futsal-team/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) announces the national tryouts for the Philippine Women’s Futsal National Team, inviting PFF member regional football associations (RFA) to select and send two of their most outstanding female futsal athletes. With the Philippines set to host the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup later this year, the federation aims to - [#SAMASAMA: PFF congratulates PH Women's Futsal on Asian Cup entry](https://pff.org.ph/samasama-pff-congratulates-ph-womens-futsal-on-asian-cup-entry/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) congratulates the Philippine women's national futsal team for qualifying in the upcoming 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup in May for the first time. The Philippines, ranked 59th in the world, had achieved this by being the best third place team in Group C of the qualifiers, earning seven points - [PH scores 4-1 win to open Futsal Asian Cup qualis, biggest since 2007](https://pff.org.ph/ph-scores-4-1-win-to-open-futsal-asian-cup-qualis-biggest-since-2007/) - The Philippine women's national futsal team opened 2025 with a banger, beating 2022 West Asia Futsal Championship semifinalist Kuwait, 4-1, in the opening game of the 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers Group C in Tashkent on Saturday. 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup star Katrina Guillou sizzled in her first ever futsal international cap - [PH draws world 18 Uzbekistan, 3-3, to earn 4th point in Asian Cup qualis](https://pff.org.ph/ph-draws-world-18-uzbekistan-3-3-to-earn-4th-point-in-asian-cup-qualis/) - Youngsters Judy Connolly and goalkeeper Samantha Hughes helped the world 59th ranked Philippine women's national futsal team score its fourth point in the 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers, eking out a 3-3 draw versus Central Asian powerhouse and world number 18 Uzbekistan in Tashkent on Monday. With this result, the Philippines is currently - [PFF Announces Women’s National Futsal Team Roster and New Head Coach Ahead of AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/pff-announces-womens-national-futsal-team-roster-and-new-head-coach-ahead-of-afc-womens-futsal-asian-cup-2025-qualifiers/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has unveiled the 14-woman roster that will represent the country in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers, scheduled to take place at the Yunusobod Sports Complex in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from January 11 to 19, 2025. The team comprises both local and international players, carefully selected during the talent - [Be Part of History: PFF Seeks LOC Members for the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup™ 2025 LOC](https://pff.org.ph/be-part-of-history-pff-seeks-loc-members-for-the-fifa-futsal-womens-world-cup-2025-loc/) - Manila, 06 Jan 2025 – The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) is currently seeking talented and passionate individuals to join the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the historic inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup™ 2025. This is a momentous occasion for the Philippines, as it will be the first-ever FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup™ and the - [PFF thanks Reichelt, Annis for unparalleled service to the flag and country](https://pff.org.ph/pff-thanks-reichelt-annis-for-unparalleled-service-to-the-flag-and-country/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) deeply expresses its gratitude to national team captains Patrick Gerry-Anthony Alcala Reichelt and Tahnai Lauren Rivera Annis for their unparalleled service to the flag and country. Reichelt, also known as "Kiki,", is the second all-time leading scorer of the men's national team with 16 international goals. He announced his retirement - [Best PH campaign in ASEAN: Valiant PMNFT stretches champ Thailand to extra time](https://pff.org.ph/best-ph-campaign-in-asean-valiant-pmnft-stretches-champ-thailand-to-extra-time/) - The Philippine men's national football team (PMNFT) gave their all and battled valiantly from a 0-2 deficit against seven-time champion and world number 97 Thailand to earn its first ever extra time–and play its best ever campaign–in the ASEAN Football Championship. While a Thai late goal brought the defending champs to the finals of the - [Philippines Defeats Thailand After 52 Years, Wins AMEC Semis Home Leg, 2-1](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-defeats-thailand-after-52-years-wins-amec-semis-home-leg-2-1/) - The Philippine men's national football team ended 52 years of Thai supremacy over them, edging the defending seven-time ASEAN champion and world number 97 Thailand on the last possession, 2-1, in the Manila leg of the 2024 ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup Friday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The last time the Philippines defeated Thailand was - [PMNFT returns to ASEAN semis, nips Indonesia with Kristensen pen](https://pff.org.ph/pmnft-returns-to-asean-semis-nips-indonesia-with-kristensen-pen/) - Winless yet undefeated coming in to the Manahan Stadium, the Philippine men's national football team (PMNFT) proved to Southeast Asia its winning mettle, scoring an all-important 1-0 victory over Indonesia and booking a semis ticket to close the 2024 ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup Group B competitions on Saturday in Surakarta. The win marks the return - [AFC U20 qualis: PH U20 ends bid with Brunei shutdown, showed grit vs World Cup vet Iraq](https://pff.org.ph/afc-u20-qualis-ph-u20-ends-bid-with-brunei-shutdown-showed-grit-vs-world-cup-vet-iraq/) - The under-20 Philippine men's national football team (U20 PMNT) ended their 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualification Tournament Group H with a convincing 4-0 blanking of Brunei on Sunday in Buriram, Thailand. The win, marked by the Philippines' dominance in terms of possession and scoring chances, has ended the U20 PMNT’s campaign on a high - [Philippines Girls U15 5-0 Myanmar Girls U15](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-girls-u15-5-0-myanmar-girls-u15/) - The Philippine Girls Under-15 National Team made a resounding statement in the AFF U15 Girls’ Championship after beating Myanmar, 5-0, last Sunday, 12 May 2019 at the Institute of Physical Education in Chonburi, Thailand. The Philippines began their campaign with a 0-2 loss to Vietnam last Friday, 10 May 2019. The loss served as the - [Philippines Girls U15 12-0 Timor-Leste Girls U15](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-girls-u15-12-0-timor-leste-girls-u15/) - The Philippine Girls Under-15 National Team clinched a semifinal berth in the AFF U16 Girls’ Championship 2019 following a resounding 12-0 win over Timor-Leste in the final match of Group A last Tuesday, 14 May 2019 at the Institute of Physical Education in Chonburi, Thailand. Going to the match, the Philippines were already assured of - [Three Filipino Players Invited to e-Goal Programme](https://pff.org.ph/three-filipino-players-invited-to-e-goal-programme/) - Over 60 youth players from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations from ASEAN, East, Central, and South zones will take part in the e-Goal project to expand the positive impact of the ground-breaking programme across the continent. Organised by the AFC Dream Asia Foundation and the Aurora for Training and Development, the programme is - [Philippines Girls Under-15 Team in AFF U15 Girls’ Championship](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-girls-under-15-team-in-aff-u15-girls-championship/) - The Philippine Girls Under-15 National Team will compete in the upcoming AFF U15 Girls’ Championship to be held in Chonburi, Thailand from 09-21 May 2019. The Philippines will face Vietnam, Myanmar, and Timor Leste in Group A. Rachelle “Ching” delos Reyes is the head coach of the team. She will be assisted by Rose Bariñan - [Philippine Girls U15 Finish Second in AFF Girls U15 Championship](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-girls-u15-finish-second-in-aff-girls-u15-championship/) - The Philippine Girls Under-15 National Team claimed second place in the AFF Girls Under-15 Championship after bowing to Thailand, 6-2, last night at the KM16 Stadium in Vientiane, Laos. The final pitted the Philippines and a Thailand side that had swept through the competition. It was also the rematch of last year's AFC Girls Under-14 - [Laos Girls U15 3-1 Philippines Girls U15](https://pff.org.ph/laos-girls-u15-3-1-philippines-girls-u15/) - With a spot in the AFF U15 Girls’ Championship 2019 on the line, the Philippine Girls Under-15 Team willed their way against Laos in a 3-1 loss last Sunday, 19 April 2019 at the Institute of Physical Education in Chonburi, Thailand. Laos found the back of the net in the 1st, 22nd and and 43rd - [Araneta Highlights Women’s Football Development](https://pff.org.ph/araneta-highlights-womens-football-development/) - With the success of women’s football worldwide already creating a ripple effect in the country, PFF president Mariano Araneta Jr. emphasized that it is high time that Women’s football in the country take it to the next level. The Philippine Women’s National Teams scaled greater heights in the past 10 years. The team qualified for - [U17 Filipinas defeats host Indonesia in AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup opener](https://pff.org.ph/u17-filipinas-defeats-host-indonesia-in-afc-u17-womens-asian-cup-opener/) - The U17 Philippine Women's National Football Team (PWNT) opened their AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup campaign with an impressive win, defeating host Indonesia, 6-1. “We congratulate the u17 Philippine Women’s Team on an impressive start in their campaign. Seeing the team play victoriously on their opening game against the host nation brings much hope and - [U17 Filipinas bow to Korea DPR, in KO match vs Korea Republic](https://pff.org.ph/u17-filipinas-bow-to-korea-dpr-in-ko-match-vs-korea-republic/) - The Under-17 Philippine Women's National Football Team lost versus Korea DPR, 0-6, on Thursday in the 2024 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup in Bali, putting the young Filipinas in a do-or-die match against Korea Republic on May 12. "There's no giving up for our young Filipinas," said Philippine Football Federation President John Gutierrez. "These - [PFF Applauds U17 Filipinas](https://pff.org.ph/pff-applauds-u17-filipinas/) - The Under-17 Filipinas Philippines Women's National Football Team has finished their 2024 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup campaign, but they made a gallant stand, as former U17 World Cup champion Korea Republic forced a 1-1 draw to end the Group A competition on Sunday in Bali, Indonesia. Filipina co-captain Ariana Markey sank a rare Olympic - [Australia U18 4-0 Philippines U18](https://pff.org.ph/australia-u18-4-0-philippines-u18/) - The Philippine Under-18 Women’s National Team endured a 4-0 defeat to Australia last Monday, 25 July 2022 at the Jakabaring Athletic Field in Palembang, Indonesia. Goals from Avaani Prakesh, India Beier, and Maya Lobo sent the Australians to a first win in Group B and at the same time put the Filipinas U18 at a - [Philippines U18 1-3 Myanmar U18](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-u18-1-3-myanmar-u18/) - The Philippine Under-18 Women's National Team endured a second straight defeat in the AFF U18 Women's Championship 2022 after a heartbreaking 1-3 loss to Myanmar last Wednesday 27 July 2022 at the Jakabaring Athletic Field in Palembang, Indonesia. The result saw the Philippines miss out on a knockout stage slot after two defeats. A late - [Philippines Under-19 Women’s National Team to play in AFF U19 Women’s Championship 2023](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-under-19-womens-national-team-to-play-in-aff-u19-womens-championship-2023/) - 21 players were selected to form the Philippine Under-19 Women’s National Team that will compete in the AFF U19 Women’s Championship 2023 which will be held in Palembang, Indonesia from 05-15 July 2023. The Philippines were drawn against Thailand and Myanmar in Group C. The top team from each group, along with the best second - [AFF U16: Timor Leste 4-1 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/aff-u16-timor-leste-4-1-philippines/) - The Philippine Under-16 Team finished their AFF U16 Championship 2018 with a 4-1 loss to Timor Leste in their final Group A match last Monday 6 August 2018 at the Joko Samudro Stadium. Antoine Ortega gave the Philippines a much needed lifeline with the opening goal in the 22nd minute to lead 1-0 at the - [Philippines U15 Boys in AFF U15 Championship 2019](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-u15-boys-in-aff-u15-championship-2019/) - The Philippine Under-15 Boys National Team will compete in the AFF U15 Championship 2019 which will be held from 27 July to 9 August 2019 in Chonburi, Thailand. The Philippines is in Group A and will face Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. The top two teams at the end of the group stage will - [Philippines Under-15 Return to Action in AFC U16 Championship 2020 Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-under-15-return-to-action-in-afc-u16-championship-2020-qualifiers/) - The Philippine Boys Under-15 National Team return to compete in the AFF U16 Championship 2020 Qualifiers to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 14-22 September 2019. The Philippines are grouped with Brunei Darussalam, China PR, Northern Mariana Islands, and hosts Indonesia in Group G. The top teams from the eleven (11) groups, along with the - [PMNFT to Face Familiar Foes in ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024](https://pff.org.ph/pmnft-to-face-familiar-foes-in-asean-mitsubishi-electric-cup-2024/) - The Philippine men’s national football team (PMNFT) will meet familiar foes as the world number 141 squad was placed in Group B of the 2024 ASEAN Championship Mitsubishi Cup in the tournament draw on Tuesday at Hanoi, Vietnam. The nationals are seeded third in the group led by current FIFA World Cup Qualifier (WCQ) group - [PFF U19 Boys National Championship 2024 ongoing in Bacolod and Cebu](https://pff.org.ph/pff-u19-boys-national-championship-2024-ongoing-in-bacolod-and-cebu/) - The PFF U19 Boys National Championship Division 1 matches have begun last May 21, 2024 with two groups. Group A fixtures are slated at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod, Negros Occidental with National Capital Region Football Association, Cordillera Regional Football Association, Southern Luzon Masbate RFA, and Negros Occidental RFA as the competing teams. - [U19 PHI-ITA selection Friendship Cup Set](https://pff.org.ph/u19-phi-ita-selection-friendship-cup-set/) - On June 4, 2024, Tuesday, the Philippines-Italy Friendship Cup unfolds at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, featuring the Philippines U19 selection team and a selection of locally recruited players representing Italy. The match aims to promote and celebrate the close ties between the Italian Republic and the Republic of the Philippines. The Embassy of Italy - [Gutsy PH falls short, score two goals vs Vietnam](https://pff.org.ph/gutsy-ph-falls-short-score-two-goals-vs-vietnam/) - The Philippine men’s national football team was terrific in the first 63 minutes of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Vietnam but lost, 2-3, to the two-time ASEAN champions on Thursday’s Group F fixture in Hanoi. Twelve-year veteran Patrick Reichelt scored off his counterattacking sprint past Vietnamese defender Manh Do Duy and goalkeeper - [PFF U19 Boys National Championship 2024 Division Semis set on June 8](https://pff.org.ph/pff-u19-boys-national-championship-2024-division-semis-set-on-june-8/) - On June 8, 2024, Saturday, the stage is set for the semifinals of the PFF U19 Boys National Championship 2024 Division 1 at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex in Talisay, Cebu, with Negros Occidental RFA (NORFA) battling Panay RFA and Central Visayas RFA (CVFA) facing the National Capital Region FA (NCRFA). RECAPOn May 23, 2024, - [Central Visayas FA wins the PFF U19 Boys National Championship Division 1](https://pff.org.ph/central-visayas-fa-wins-the-pff-u19-boys-national-championship-division-1/) - Central Visayas Football Association (CVFA) edged Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA), 2-1 to win the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) U19 Boys National Championship Division 1 on Monday evening, June 10, 2024, at the Dynamic Herb- Borromeo Sports Complex in Talisay City, Cebu. In the match dubbed as the "Visayas Finale," both teams remained scoreless - [It's NORFA vs. CVRFA for the PFF U19 Boys National Championship Division 1 Final](https://pff.org.ph/its-norfa-vs-cvrfa-for-the-pff-u19-boys-national-championship-division-1-final/) - Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA) will face Central Visayas Football Association (CVFA) at the Dynamic Herb - Borromeo Sports Complex in Talisay City, Cebu, on June 10, 2024, Monday, for Philippine Football Federation (PFF) U19 National Championship Division 1 final match. SEMIFINAL MATCH: PFA vs NORFAPanay Football Association's (PFA) Rlancarl Catalan scored the first - [Preparations for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 have begun](https://pff.org.ph/preparations-for-the-fifa-futsal-womens-world-cup-2025-have-begun/) - The preparations for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025™️ to be held in Philippines have begun! The FIFA Tournament Team were in Manila during the second week of June to meet with the Philippine Football Federation and lay the groundwork. The Philippines was chosen as the host nation of the FIFA Futsal Women’s - [PH U16 MNT to compete in the ASEAN U16 Boys’ Championship in Indonesia](https://pff.org.ph/ph-u16-mnt-to-compete-in-the-asean-u16-boys-championship-in-indonesia/) - On June 18, 2024, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) gave a warm send-off to the official delegation to the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U16 Boys Championship to be held in Indonesia from June 21-July 4, 2024. The players of the Philippine U16 Men’s National Football Team was assembled after a series of nation-wide inspections and - [PH U16 MNT falls short vs Laos at 2024 ASEAN opener](https://pff.org.ph/ph-u16-mnt-falls-short-vs-laos-at-2024-asean-opener/) - Despite the aggressive offense of Edvard Omitade and early saves by Enrique Sunico, the Philippine Under-16 Men's National Football Team was off to a rough start, dropping their opening game of the 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship against Laos, 0-3, on Friday at Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Indonesia. Goalkeeper Sunico of La Salle Greenhills had - [PFF Statement on the stepping down of PWNT Manager Mr.Jeff Cheng](https://pff.org.ph/pff-statement-on-the-stepping-down-of-pwnt-manager-mr-jeff-cheng/) - The Philippine Football Federation would like to thank Mr. Jefferson "Jeff" Cheng for his years of support to the Philippine Football community as the Team Manager of the Philippine Women's National Football Team. Under Mr Cheng's leadership and backing of the PWNT, the Philippines achieved the elusive World Cup Dream when the Filipinas made it - [Late surge lift Indonesia past PH in ASEAN U16](https://pff.org.ph/late-surge-lift-indonesia-past-ph-in-asean-u16/) - The Philippines held Indonesia scoreless for 65 minutes but the young Garuda found their groove late in the game, scoring three goals in the last 25 minutes in the second Group A match in the 2024 ASEAN Under-16 Boys Championship in Surakarta on Monday evening. Evandra Florasta knocked the opener in the 65th minute, striking - [PFF to boost grassroots and youth development after ASEAN U16 results](https://pff.org.ph/pff-to-boost-grassroots-and-youth-development-after-asean-u16-results/) - The Philippine under-16 boys national team left the 2024 ASEAN U16 Boys Championship winless after their final fixture on June 27, 2024 in Surakarta, Indonesia. Philippine Football Federation (PFF) President John Anthony Gutierrez expressed his gratitude to the players, their parents, and team management. “We thank our under 16 boys who gave their all for - [PFF: Int’l pocket tourneys for PMNT, home friendlies for PWNT](https://pff.org.ph/pff-intl-pocket-tourneys-for-pmnt-home-friendlies-for-pwnt/) - Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Director for National Teams Freddy Gonzalez disclosed in a press conference on Monday the upcoming tune-up games of the Philippine Men’s National Team (PMNT) and international home friendlies of the Philippine Women’s National Team (PWNT) in the second half of 2024. In preparation for the 2024 ASEAN Mitsubishi Cup (formerly AFF - [](https://pff.org.ph/11767-2/) - The Philippine Football Federation formally announces the candidate for the election of the Third Vice President of the PFF Executive Committee. The 21st Ordinary Congress and Elections 2024 will be held on 27 July 2024 in Siargao, Philippines The PFF Electoral Committee has approved the following candidates for the respective positions: Third Vice President1. ORALE, - [PFF hails Kaya for 2nd PFL crown, Cebu for ACL 2 entry](https://pff.org.ph/pff-hails-kaya-for-2nd-pfl-crown-cebu-for-acl-2-entry/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) congratulates its member Kaya Football Club-Iloilo for winning its second Philippines Football League (PFL) title and, along with league runner-up Dynamic Herb Cebu, for qualifying to the Asian Football Confederation Champions League Two (ACL 2). “Congratulations to Kaya for clinching its second straight PFL crown, and to Cebu as well. - [Philippine U16 National Team head to Jordan for AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-u16-national-team-head-to-jordan-for-afc-u17-asian-cup-qualifiers/) - The Philippine Boys Under-16 National Team arrived in Jordan Thursday morning 29 September 2022 ahead of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers scheduled for 01-09 October 2022 at the Prince Mohammad Stadium. The Philippines is in Group A and will face defending champions Japan, Syria, Turkmenistan, and hosts Jordan. The 10 group winners and - [PH-Italy Friendship Cup: Italy Selection Team snatches win via penalties](https://pff.org.ph/ph-italy-friendship-cup-italy-selection-team-snatches-win-via-penalties/) - The Philippine Men’s Under-19 training pool was leading versus the Italy selection team 2-1, at the Philippines-Italy Friendship Cup on Tuesday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium, but a last possession goal by Jed Francisco forced a 2-2 draw, which then led to a 5-3 win by the blue side via penalties. Jed Matthew Francisco of - [PH U19 MNT vie for the ASEAN U19 Boys Championship 2024](https://pff.org.ph/ph-u19-mnt-vie-for-the-asean-u19-boys-championship-2024/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) is sending 24 players to compete in the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U19 Championship 2024 to be held from July 17-29 in Surabaya, Indonesia. PFF Technical Director Josep Maria Ybarz Ferre is the team’s head coach, while Randolfo Paolo “Popoy” N. Clariño is the assistant coach. “We wish our PH - [National Capital Region FA 4-0 Mount Apo RFA](https://pff.org.ph/national-capital-region-fa-4-0-mount-apo-rfa/) - The team from National Capital Region FA advanced to the final of the PFF U15 Boys National Championship after a comprehensive 4-0 victory over the team from Mount Apo RFA Wednesday afternoon, 26 February 2020 at the PFF National Training Center. A four-star performance by the players of coach Richard Leyble help set up a - [Davao-South RFA 5-1 (AET) Mount Apo RFA](https://pff.org.ph/davao-south-rfa-5-1-aet-mount-apo-rfa/) - The team from Davao South Regional FA concluded their PFF U15 Boys National Championship on a high note, salvaging third place after a dominating 5-1 after extra time win over the team from Mount Apo Regional FA at the PFF National Training Center last Friday 28 February 2020. An all-Mindanao clash saw both sides grinding - [32nd SEA Games - Philippines U22 1-1 Cambodia U22](https://pff.org.ph/32nd-sea-games-philippines-u22-1-1-cambodia-u22/) - Dov Cariño’s 93rd minute header gave the Philippine Under-22 Men’s National Team its first point in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games after a thrilling 1-1 draw against hosts Cambodia, Tuesday night at the National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The draw puts the Philippines on the board with one point, and remained in contention - [32nd SEA Games - Philippines U22 0-1 Myanmar U22](https://pff.org.ph/32nd-sea-games-philippines-u22-0-1-myanmar-u22/) - The Philippine Men’s Under-22 National Team concluded their 32nd Southeast Asian Games campaign with a heartbreaking 0-1 loss to Myanmar last night at the Smart RSN Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Myanmar’s Thet Hein Soe capitalized on the rebound in the 55th minute after Quincy Kammeraad made the initial save from the free kick. Despite - [Kaya, Manila Digger battle for PFF Women’s League crown](https://pff.org.ph/kaya-manila-digger-battle-for-pff-womens-league-crown/) - The stage is set for the PFF Women’s League 2023 sponsored by Coca-Cola Philippines final this Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila between Kaya FC-Iloilo and Manila Digger FC. The first all-club final will kick-off at 7:00 pm preceded by the Third Place match between collegiate rivals De La Salle University and Far - [Kaya FC-Iloilo crowned PFF Women’s League champions](https://pff.org.ph/kaya-fc-iloilo-crowned-pff-womens-league-champions/) - Kaya FC-Iloilo clinched their maiden PFF Women’s League sponsored by Coca-Cola Philippines title after a narrow 1-0 win over Manila Digger FC in the final last Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. Sheen Nicole Ramores scored the match winner in the 86th minute as Kaya won its first PFFWL crown in front of - [PH ends ASEAN U19 with 3 points as PFF vows to strengthen youth teams](https://pff.org.ph/ph-ends-asean-u19-with-3-points-as-pff-vows-to-strengthen-youth-teams/) - The Philippine men's under-19 national football concluded its 2024 ASEAN U19 Boys Championship campaign with three points and a third place finish in Group A as the young Filipinos narrowly lost its final game, 0-1, against Cambodia on Tuesday evening in Surabaya, Indonesia. Despite the result, Philippine Football Federation (PFF) President John Anthony Gutierrez vowed - [Team spirit emerges at the 21st PFF Ordinary Congress](https://pff.org.ph/team-spirit-emerges-at-the-21st-pff-ordinary-congress/) - Amid the challenges being faced by the new PFF administration, the Filipino bayanihan spirit prevailed at the 21st Ordinary Congress of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) held on July 27, 2024, at Kawa Resort in Heneral Luna, Surigao del Norte. PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez reported to the thirty-six regular and two new member-football associations - [PH scores crucial win vs Timor-Leste in ASEAN U19](https://pff.org.ph/ph-scores-crucial-win-vs-timor-leste-in-asean-u19/) - The Philippine Men's Under-19 National Football Team has won for the first time against Timor-Leste U19, 2-0, notching a crucial win in the 2024 ASEAN U19 Boys' Championship in Surabaya on Saturday. Striker Otu Banatao lifted the boys with a brace, scoring an early goal off Noelle Moya's back volley in the 11th minute and - [PMNFT shows solid play in narrow loss v Malaysia](https://pff.org.ph/pmnft-shows-solid-play-in-narrow-loss-v-malaysia/) - Philippine men's national football team (PMNFT) managed by interim coach Norman Fegidero was in a good position to beat Malaysia on their home turf but the Harimau Malaya came from behind and scored a 2-1 semifinals win on Wednesday's Merdeka Cup semis in Kuala Lumpur. PMNFT, showed steadiness in possession and formidability on defense the - [New and improved PMNFT shows way forward in Merdeka](https://pff.org.ph/new-and-improved-pmnft-shows-way-forward-in-merdeka/) - Despite confronting sudden changes before the tournament, a hungry Philippine men's national football team (PMNFT) showed major improvement in the just-concluded Merdeka Cup battle for third against recent Asian Cup quarterfinalist Tajikistan in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Tajikistan, ranked 43 positions higher than the Philippines and having won their Asian Cup games against top 100 - [PFF Media Advisory: AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Media Accreditation Now Open](https://pff.org.ph/pff-media-advisory-afc-asian-cup-uae-2019-media-accreditation-now-open/) - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has formally opened the Media Accreditation window for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 which will be held from 5 January until 1 February 2019 at the United Arab Emirates. Interested media personnel from the Philippines must register and apply for accreditation online via the AFC Media Channel (media.the-afc.com). The - [PFF Advisory: AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 Media Accreditation Now Open](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-aff-suzuki-cup-2018-media-accreditation-now-open/) - The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) has formally opened the Media Accreditation window for the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 which will be held from 8 November until 15 December 2018. The Philippines will be hosting two matches, against Singapore on 13 November 2018 and against Thailand on 21 November 2018. Both matches will be held at - [PFF Advisory: Philippines vs. Syria Match to be Shown LIVE on 5 Plus](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-philippines-vs-syria-match-to-be-shown-live-on-5-plus/) - The opening match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup 2023 China Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 between the Philippines and Syria will be shown LIVE on 5 Plus. The live telecast details are as follows: 5 September 2019 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup 2023 China Preliminary - [PFF Advisory: 5 Plus to Broadcast Philippines vs. China PR match on 15 October 2019](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-5-plus-to-broadcast-philippines-vs-china-pr-match-on-15-october-2019/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team’s third match in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup 2023 China Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 against China PR Men’s National Team will be shown LIVE on 5 Plus. The live telecast details are as follows: 15 October 2019 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC - [PFF and Philippine Women’s National Team launches #KAYAngPINAY campaign](https://pff.org.ph/pff-and-philippine-womens-national-team-launches-kayangpinay-campaign/) - In celebration of the 10th AFC Women’s Football Day 2024, the Philippine Football Federation, together with the Asian Football Confederation, aims to keep the momentum in the tremendous growth evidently seen in all aspects of women’s football in Asia. The Philippine Women’s National Team have taken women’s football to greater heights brought on by their - [PFF launches game changer program: Football Starts At Home](https://pff.org.ph/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 by Philippine Football Federation (PFF) consultant Tom Byer, is aimed at introducing the game to Filipino - [PFF referees gain boost with the use of communications system](https://pff.org.ph/pff-referees-gain-boost-with-the-use-of-communications-system/) - The Philippines Football League matches saw the PFF referees get to utilize the Vokkero Elite Radio Communication System for the very first time. Procured in late 2022, the Vokkero Radio Communication System allows match officials to communicate in real time in order to provide timely decisions during a match. This was implemented during the league - [Negros Occidental FA 0-1 (aet) National Capital Region FA](https://pff.org.ph/negros-occidental-fa-0-1-aet-national-capital-region-fa/) - The team from National Capital Region FA claimed the inaugural PFF U15 Boys National Championship after a pulsating 1-0 after extra time win over the team from Negros Occidental FA in the final held at the PFF National Training Center last Friday, 28 February 2020. In a gritty encounter between the two sides, Dominic Tom's - [PFF holds ‘C’ Diploma in Carmona](https://pff.org.ph/pff-holds-c-diploma-in-carmona/) - To further develop football coaches in the country, the PFF recently held the PFF 'C' Diploma Course last 05-18 May 2023 in Carmona, Cavite. The PFF 'C' Diploma saw 31 participants attending the course which was held at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite for the practical sessions and the Manila Southwoods Manor - [UAAP Season 86: A Win For Philippine Football](https://pff.org.ph/uaap-season-86-a-win-for-philippine-football/) - (Photo by Ronin Bautista of Fullcourtfresh.com) The just concluded UAAP Season 86 Football, where the University of the Philippines and Far Eastern University emerged as champion and first runner-up, respectively, not only showcased the level of collegiate football in the country but also revealed the skills of Filipino coaches. Shepherding the champion squad for the - [Palaro futsal a boost to PH's Futsal Women's World Cup hosting-PFF](https://pff.org.ph/palaro-futsal-a-boost-to-phs-futsal-womens-world-cup-hosting-pff/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has set its eyes on the 2024 Palarong Pambansa futsal tournament last July 11 to 15 in Cebu, as Rizal Memorial Colleges High School of Davao and Barili Elementary School of Cebu topped the girls' high school and elementary school categories, respectively. Rizal routed Pontevedra National High School of Negros - [U20 PMNT IN THAILAND FOR THE AFC ASIAN CUP QUALIFIER](https://pff.org.ph/u20-pmnt-in-thailand-for-the-afc-asian-cup-qualifier/) - The U20 Philippine Men’s National Football Team, composed of 24 players from the Philippines and other parts of the world, is now in Thailand for the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifier 2024 to be held from September 21-29, 2024 in Buriram, Thailand. The mentors of the team are Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Technical Director - [PFF hails football winners of 2024 Palarong Pambansa](https://pff.org.ph/pff-hails-football-winners-of-2024-palarong-pambansa/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) congratulates the podium winners and all participants of the 2024 Palarong Pambansa in both elementary and high school divisions held from July 11 to 15 in Cebu. Quezon City's Far Eastern University-Diliman won the secondary boys' championship while Tañon College of San Carlos City, Negros Occidental obtained the silver medal. - [Philippines to host the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-to-host-the-2025-fifa-futsal-womens-world-cup/) - A milestone in Phippine football was made on May 15, 2024, as FIFA has appointed the Philippines as the official host the inaugural 2025 FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™️. The world's governing body for football, futsal and beach soccer made the announcement today at the FIFA Council in Bangkok. “We are both humbled and honored - [PFF appoints Josep Ferré as Technical Director](https://pff.org.ph/pff-appoints-josep-ferre-as-technical-director/) - The Philippine Football Federation has announced the appointment of Josep “Pep" Ferré as the federation’s new Technical Director. Ferré is a UEFA Coach who obtained his PRO license through the Royal Spanish Federation, the football association of Spain. Coach Pep holds a Bachelor Degree in Sports Sciences from the University of Barcelona and a Masters - [PFF pays tribute to the AFC on its 70th anniversary](https://pff.org.ph/pff-pays-tribute-to-the-afc-on-its-70th-anniversary/) - Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa led the delegation from AFC that made an official three-day visit to the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) over the weekend. The occasion was made more auspicious as it coincided with the 70th anniversary of the AFC which was established in Manila on May 8,1954 - [Test](https://pff.org.ph/test/) - Test Filipinas U-17 defeats Indonesia in Asian Cup opener The Philippine Women's National Football Team (PWNT) Under-17 opened their AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup campaign with an impressive win, defeating host Indonesia, 6-1. Attacking midfielder Alexa Pino made a difference in the first half, scoring a brace for a 4-1 start. Pino started with a - [PH Girls U17 begin campaign in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024](https://pff.org.ph/ph-girls-u17-begin-campaign-in-the-afc-u17-womens-asian-cup-indonesia-2024/) - The Under-17 Philippines Women’s National Team (U17 PWNT) are competing in the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024 to be held in the city of Gianyar Regency in Indonesia from May 6 to 19, 2024. Our PWNT U-17 will face host Indonesia on May 6 at Kapten Wayan Dipta Stadium at 7 pm. On - [Test document](https://pff.org.ph/test-document/) - Test document - [Philippine Men's National Football Team Agrees Four-year Partnership with PUMA](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-mens-national-football-team-agrees-four-year-partnership-with-puma/) - The Philippine Men's National Football Team (PMNFT) is proud to announce a four-year collaboration with Global sports company PUMA. With PUMA as the official outfitter, Filipino football fans can look forward to customized kits as the PMNFT competes in several tournaments later this year. This partnership also extends to the national youth teams, as PUMA - [PFF Advisory Update: Enhanced Safety for Football Activities During Extreme Heat](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-update-enhanced-safety-for-football-activities-during-extreme-heat/) - The Philippine Football Federation reiterates its reminder for all Regional Football Associations (RFA’s) to refrain from conducting sanctioned football matches and tournaments during hours with extreme heat from 9AM to 3PM for the safety of all players until further advised. The PFF recommends that the RFA’s decide on the conduct of football activities with caution - [Philippines 0-5 Iraq](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-0-5-iraq/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team’s chances of advancing to the next round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, took a hit after Iraq came away with a 0-5 win last Tuesday, 26 March 2024 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. The loss saw the Philippines in fourth place of Group F with one point - [PFF conducts Philippine Women’s Under-17 National Team local camp](https://pff.org.ph/pff-conducts-philippine-womens-under-17-national-team-local-camp/) - The Philippine Football Federation, along with the Philippine Women’s National Team management, conducted a local training camp at the Rizal Memorial Stadium last 21-23 March 2024. The purpose of the training camp is to identify locally-based players that can reinforce the PHI U17 WNT when it competes in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2024 - [Iraq 1-0 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/iraq-1-0-philippines/) - The Philippines yielded to Iraq in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers match last night in front of a capacity crowd at the Basra International Stadium in Basra, Iraq. A late goal from Mohanad Ali in the 83rd minute was the lone difference that puts the Philippines at the bottom of in Group F ahead - [Saintfiet: We are ready to compete against Iraq](https://pff.org.ph/saintfiet-we-are-ready-to-compete-against-iraq/) - Philippine Men’s National Football Team head coach Tom Saintfiet hailed the competitiveness of the squad ahead of the team’s crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers tie against Iraq on 21 March 2024 at the Basra International Stadium. The squad was finally complete over the past two days and conducted their training sessions in Dubai, United - [PFF issues Guidelines on Talent Identification Program for Philippine National Men’s Teams](https://pff.org.ph/pff-issues-guidelines-on-talent-identification-program-for-philippine-national-mens-teams/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) launches its Talent Identification Program, a dynamic talent identification initiative that is designed to discover overseas-based players with Filipino parents and/or grandparents to represent the Philippine Men’s and Youth National Football Teams. The program provides a unique opportunity for skilled and passionate football players based overseas to represent the - [Philippine Men’s National Team lineup for Iraq matches](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-mens-national-team-lineup-for-iraq-matches/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has called up 28 players that will form the pool for the FIFA World Cup 2026/AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 fixtures against Iraq. Philippines head coach Tom Saintfiet banks on the lineup to make an impression against Iraq on 21 March in Basra, Iraq before coming - [PFF Advisory: Job Opportunities](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-job-opportunities/) - The Philippine Football Federation is currently seeking for talented individuals for the following positions: Legal Officer Marketing Officer Executive Assistant Program Officer Accounting Assistant Club Licensing Officer International Relations Officer Production Unit Officer Media Officer Multimedia Designer If you want to be part of the PFF Team, kindly send your resume to hr@pff.org.ph. NOTE PFF - [Central Visayas FA U19 Qualifiers underway at Dynamic Herb](https://pff.org.ph/central-visayas-fa-u19-qualifiers-underway-at-dynamic-herb/) - Central Visayas FA kicked off their domestic U19 qualifiers for the PFF U19 Boys National Championship 2024 First Division with a 12-day tournament at the Dynamic Herb Sports Complex in Talisay City, Cebu. Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC) as well as Cebu FC Academy hold the top two spots after three days of play with - [Finland WNT 4-0 Philippines WNT](https://pff.org.ph/finland-wnt-4-0-philippines-wnt/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team were humbled by a Finland side that came away with a 4-0 win last Wednesday at the Pinatar Arena in San Pedro del Pinatar in Murcia, Spain. The Filipinas started the match with a retooled lineup with Gianna Sahirul making her first international appearance. However, Finland took the lead in - [Central Luzon RFA conducts Futsal Cup](https://pff.org.ph/central-luzon-rfa-conducts-futsal-cup/) - The Central Luzon Regional Football Association successfully conducted the Central Luzon RFA Futsal Cup last weekend, 3-4 February 2024 at the Marina Gym and Ligtasan Gym in Tarlac City, Tarlac. 24 teams, composed of 240 players in total, competed in the tournament across four categories: U18 Boys, U18 Girls, Men’s Open, and Women’s Open. The - [Philippines U17 WNT 0-2 England U17 WNT](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-u17-wnt-0-2-england-u17-wnt/) - The Philippine U17 Women’s National Team yielded to England U17 Women’s National Team, 0-2, in their opening match of the MIMA Cup 2024 Monday night at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia, Spain. The Filipinas U17 side, which is also preparing for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2024 later this year in Indonesia, made a - [PWNT feted by the Philippine Sportswriters Association](https://pff.org.ph/pwnt-feted-by-the-philippine-sportswriters-association/) - Coming off a historic 2023, the Philippine Women’s National Team was bestowed by the Philippine Sportswriters Association with the Special Golden Lady Booters Award during the PSA Awards Night held Monday 29 January 2024 at the Diamond Hotel in Manila. “The past year has been nothing short of historic for the Philippine Women’s National Team, - [PFF president congratulates Inna Palacios’ election to the POC Athletes Commission](https://pff.org.ph/pff-president-congratulates-inna-palacios-election-to-the-poc-athletes-commission/) - PFF president John Gutierrez congratulates Philippine Women’s National Team (PWNT) goalkeeper Inna Palacios after she was elected as one of the members of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Athletes Commission during its elections today 27 January 2024 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila. Gutierrez said: “On behalf of the Philippine Football Federation, we - [Third FIFA Football Agent Exam set for May 2024](https://pff.org.ph/third-fifa-football-agent-exam-set-for-may-2024/) - FIFA, through the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), invites all aspiring individuals who seek to obtain a license to act as a Football Agent to apply for the Third FIFA Football Agent Exam on 22 May 2024. Interested applicants from all nationalities are required to apply via the FIFA Agent Platform from 09 January until 31 - [Philippines U17 WNT to compete in MIMA Cup](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-u17-wnt-to-compete-in-mima-cup/) - The Philippine U17 Women’s National Team ramp up their preparations for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2024 as they take part in the 4th edition of the MIMA Cup from 05 to 08 February 2023 in San Pedro del Pinatar in Murcia, Spain. The MIMA Cup is a youth international competition of which the - [Domestic Youth League kicks off today](https://pff.org.ph/domestic-youth-league-kicks-off-today/) - The Domestic Youth League kicks off today 20 January 2024 at the Atleta63 Football Field in Bridgetowne in Quezon City. Supported by the Philippine Football Federation and National Capital Region FA, the youth league is participated by 23 clubs/academies and aims to promote a holistic approach to football development, foster a competitive mindset in young - [PFF appoints Freddy Gonzalez as Director of National Teams](https://pff.org.ph/pff-appoints-freddy-gonzalez-as-director-of-national-teams/) - The Philippine Football Federation is delighted to announce the appointment of former national team player Alfredo “Freddy” Gonzalez as the Director of National Teams. Gonzalez, 46, who will also directly oversee the Philippine Men’s National Team (PMNT) will take on the role as the PMNT prepares for a pair of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying - [PFF Announcement: Men’s National Team](https://pff.org.ph/pff-announcement-mens-national-team/) - MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Football Federation announced that Philippine Men’s National Team Manager Dan Palami is stepping down from his role as team manager with the PMNT. “Sir Dan Palami, the long-time manager of the Philippine Men’s National Team has expressed his intention to step down as the team manager of the PMNT to - [Filipinas make HerStory in 2023](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-make-herstory-in-2023/) - It was the biggest year yet for women's football in the Philippines. PFF president John Gutierrez saw 2023 as the year for women's football following several key moments highlighted by the Filipinas' historic FIFA Women's World Cup appearance in New Zealand. “We will forever remember 2023 as the year that Philippine Women’s football made their - [Hopes high for PMNT in 2024](https://pff.org.ph/hopes-high-for-pmnt-in-2024/) - Even after another challenging year for the Philippine Men’s National Team, hopes are high for a strong response in 2024 when a handful of matches remain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 / AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers and the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup slated later for the year. Philippine Football Federation president John Gutierrez - [PFF Competitions saw over 200 official matches played in 2023](https://pff.org.ph/pff-competitions-saw-over-200-official-matches-played-in-2023/) - The Philippine Football Federation Competitions Department marked 2023 as a banner year with several competitions conducted throughout the year with a total of 221 local matches played. PFF president John Gutierrez hailed the conduct of competitions for the year as it showed that the domestic football scene is bustling with football matches in the country. - [PFF Grassroots and Youth programs make strides in 2023](https://pff.org.ph/pff-grassroots-and-youth-programs-make-strides-in-2023/) - Finally rolled out after getting stalled by the pandemic, the Philippine Football Federation's grassroots and youth development programs made huge strides in 2023 that culminated with the launch of FIFA Football For Schools program. The Regional Football Association (RFA) Festival of Football returned in full swing with 27 PFF RFAs and seven (7) New Frontier - [PFF welcomes support from Asian football family](https://pff.org.ph/pff-welcomes-support-from-asian-football-family/) - Philippine Football Federation president John Gutierrez welcomed the support from Asian football’s stakeholders whom he met recently during the FIFA Club World Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Having won the PFF presidency by getting 30 out of 36 votes last month, Gutierrez has hit the ground running at the federation, looking for ways to improve - [FIFA reiterates support to PFF](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-reiterates-support-to-pff/) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday night assured Philippine Football Federation president John Gutierrez of FIFA's support to PFF's programs particularly to talent development. Infantino met with Gutierrez at the sidelines of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023™️ in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Joining them were FIFA Council member and former PFF president Mariano Araneta, FIFA - [Filipinas celebrate Christmas party with cast of PWNT World Cup Lineup Video](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-celebrate-christmas-party-with-cast-of-pwnt-world-cup-lineup-video/) - “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 - [PFF appoints new General Secretary](https://pff.org.ph/pff-appoints-new-general-secretary/) - The Philippine Football Federation Executive Committee approved the appointment of Angelico “Gelix” Mercader as the new PFF General Secretary during its meeting last 16 December 2023 in Pasig City. The appointment of Mercader is among the first key decisions made by the administration of PFF president John Gutierrez and signifies the transition of the new - [Filipinas end 2023 with highest FIFA Women’s Ranking in history](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-end-2023-with-highest-fifa-womens-ranking-in-history/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team capped off their memorable 2023 run by claiming its highest FIFA ranking to date moving six places up from 44th in the previous ranking to a record high of 38th in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking published last Friday, 15 December 2023. Among the competitions that were counted in - [Kaya FC Iloilo wrests Copa](https://pff.org.ph/kaya-fc-iloilo-wrests-copa/) - Kaya FC Iloilo held its nerve in the penalty shootout to outlast Davao Aguilas-UMak and wrest the 2023 Copa Paulino Alcantara before a big Saturday night crowd at Rizal Memorial Stadium. Midfielder Justin Baas converted his spot kick to complete a 4-3 shootout win and ran into the waiting arms of teammate Quincy Kammeraad as - [Gutierrez vows to improve development programs, collaborate with more partners](https://pff.org.ph/gutierrez-vows-to-improve-development-programs-collaborate-with-more-partners/) - Newly-elected Philippine Football Federation president John Gutierrez vowed to improve development programs even as he stressed that the PFF aims to collaborate with all stakeholders to achieve the goals of his administration. Gutierrez promised to build on the gains made by former PFF president Mariano “Nonong” Araneta, saying that his team will exhaust all means - [PFF elects Executive Committee Members for term 2023 - 2027](https://pff.org.ph/pff-elects-executive-committee-members-for-term-2023-2027/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Extraordinary Congress formally elected John Anthony Gutierrez of Bukidnon FA as the new PFF president for the term 2023-2027 during the elections held in Muntinlupa City. Gutierrez succeeds outgoing president Mariano Araneta, Jr., who served as PFF president from 2010-2023, and shall continue as FIFA Council Member and AFF Vice - [PFF launches FIFA Football for Schools Programme](https://pff.org.ph/pff-launches-fifa-football-for-schools-programme/) - MANILA, Philippines - The development of the beautiful game in the Philippines reached another milestone today through the launching of the FIFA Football for Schools (F4S) programme today at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Through the resurgence of football in the national consciousness brought on by the success of the Philippine Women’s - [Philippines 1-1 Indonesia](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-1-1-indonesia/) - The Philippines Men’s National Team settled for a 1-1 draw against Indonesia in their second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026/AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2, Tuesday, 21 November 2023 before a crowd of 9,880 spectators at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. Following their 0-2 loss to Vietnam last Thursday, - [Philippines 0-2 Vietnam](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-0-2-vietnam/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team missed out on a chance to claim a maiden win in the FIFA World Cup 26/AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualifiers Round 2 after yielding to Vietnam, 0-2, before a packed crowd at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. Nguyen Van Toan and Nguyen Dinh Bach were on the - [Candidates for PFF Elections 2023 announced](https://pff.org.ph/candidates-for-pff-elections-2023-announced/) - The Philippine Football Federation formally announces the candidates for the election of the PFF President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Third Vice President, Female Member, and the Four (4) Executive Committee members each for the three (3) geographical areas: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The PFF Extraordinary Congress and Elections 2023 will be held on - [PFF bares 26-man lineup for World Cup qualifiers at home](https://pff.org.ph/pff-bares-26-man-lineup-for-world-cup-qualifiers-at-home/) - MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) announces the 26-man roster that will represent the country in the first two matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026/AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualifiers Round 2 against Vietnam on 16 November and Indonesia on 21 November at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila. Men's - [PFF Advisory on Club Licensing Application 2023](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-on-club-licensing-application-2023/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) invites aspiring football clubs to apply for PFF and/or AFC Club License to participate and compete in PFF and/or AFC Club Competitions for 2024. Philippine football clubs interested to participate in any PFF and AFC Club Competitions must go through the PFF Club Licensing process to apply for a PFF - [Etheridge counts on home support in WCQ](https://pff.org.ph/etheridge-counts-on-home-support-in-wcq/) - When the Philippine Men’s National Team walks into the pitch come the World Cup qualifiers, captain and goalkeeper Neil Etheridge said each and every fan showing up at the Rizal Memorial Stadium will prove crucial to the success of the team. The Philippines opens its bid against Vietnam on November 16 before facing Indonesia five - [Two for Three: Cebu, Stallion claim famous points in AFC Cup](https://pff.org.ph/two-for-three-cebu-stallion-claim-famous-points-in-afc-cup/) - Dynamic Herb Cebu FC and Stallion Laguna FC collected historic points in their recent AFC Cup campaign over the past few days. Cebu notched their first ever AFC Cup win after a 1-0 win over Shan United of Myanmar last Thursday 26 October 2023 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Ken Murayama slotted the winning goal - [MATCH REPORT: Philippines 4-1 Chinese Taipei](https://pff.org.ph/match-report-philippines-4-1-chinese-taipei/) - PERTH, Australia – The Philippines rallied impressively from a goal down in the second half as it subdued Chinese Taipei, 4-1, last Thursday night at the start of Round 2 of the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers at the Perth Rectangular Stadium. The Filipinas fell behind in the second minute of the second half, but fought - [PWNT Olympic Qualifying matches on Cignal, PWNT Facebook](https://pff.org.ph/pwnt-olympic-qualifying-matches-on-cignal-pwnt-facebook/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team’s matches in the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament Round 2 in Perth, Australia will be made available on several platforms in the Philippines, including Cignal’s One Sports and One Sports+ and Pilipinas Live. Having been granted broadcast rights in the country, the Philippine Football Federation partnered with Cignal TV Inc. - [#StandYourGround - PFF launches World Cup qualifiers Fan support campaign](https://pff.org.ph/standyourground-pff-launches-world-cup-qualifiers-fan-support-campaign/) - MANILA, Philippines - With only a month left until the start of another FIFA World Cup cycle, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) unveils the battle cry for the qualifying campaign: Stand Your Ground: 10K Strong! The Philippine Men’s National Team embarks on another FIFA World Cup campaign, brimming with optimism as it seeks to once - [Bahrain 1-0 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/bahrain-1-0-philippines/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team yielded to Bahrain, 0-1, in their friendly match last Tuesday, 17 October 2023 at Al Muharraq Stadium in Bahrain. Ibrahim Al-Khatal scored the lone goal of the match in the 16th minute with a header that went past Neil Etheridge. The match served as the team’s preparations for the FIFA - [PFF welcomes Iloilo province football field projects](https://pff.org.ph/pff-welcomes-iloilo-province-football-field-projects/) - The Philippine Football Federation welcomed the move of the Iloilo Provincial Government to allot a significant amount for its One Town, One Football Field Program that will pave the way for the construction of six football fields in the province. Iloilo is one of the provinces that has consistently produced standout players for the national - [Invitation to Bid – Supply, Delivery and Installation of Futsal Flooring and Stadium Seats in Carmona Coliseum, Carmona, Cavite](https://pff.org.ph/invitation-to-bid-supply-delivery-and-installation-of-futsal-flooring-and-stadium-seats-in-carmona-coliseum-carmona-cavite/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) invites all interested suppliers for the supply, delivery and installation of 1,500 Stadium Seats and Futsal Flooring court at the Carmona Coliseum in Carmona, Cavite. Bidder must provide the design and specifications with the bid. In addition to the project design and specifications and technical bid, interested suppliers must submit - [PFF Regional Festival of Football kicks off in Butuan, Agusan del Norte](https://pff.org.ph/pff-regional-festival-of-football-kicks-off-in-butuan-agusan-del-norte/) - The PFF Regional Festival of Football kicks off at the Butuan Polysports Complex in Butuan, Agusan del Norte from 6-8 October 2023. The FOF is attended by players and officials from Butuan-Agusan Del Norte FA, Agusan Del Sur-Surigao del Sur FA, Camiguin-Misamis Oriental FA, Surigao del Norte-Dinagat Islands RFA, and Bukidnon RFA. The FOF provide - [Kaya denies La Salle’s four-peat ambitions, meets Manila Digger in final](https://pff.org.ph/kaya-denies-la-salles-four-peat-ambitions-meets-manila-digger-in-final/) - Kaya FC-Iloilo pounced on a second half fight back to defeat three-time champions De La Salle University, 2-1, in the PFF Women’s League 2023 sponsored by Coca-Cola Philippines semi-final last Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. Goals from Shelah Cadag in the 49th minute and Hazel Lustan in the 65th minute saw Kaya advance - [Kaya denies La Salle’s four-peat ambitions, meets Manila Digger in final](https://pff.org.ph/kaya-denies-la-salles-four-peat-ambitions-meets-manila-digger-in-final-2/) - Kaya FC-Iloilo pounced on a second half fight back to defeat three-time champions De La Salle University, 2-1, in the PFF Women’s League 2023 sponsored by Coca-Cola Philippines semi-final last Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. Goals from Shelah Cadag in the 49th minute and Hazel Lustan in the 65th minute saw Kaya advance - [Kaya, DLSU battle for PFF Women’s League 2023 Final Spot](https://pff.org.ph/kaya-dlsu-battle-for-pff-womens-league-2023-final-spot/) - Top-seed Kaya FC-Iloilo faces three-time champions De La Salle University in the second semi-final of the PFF Women’s League 2023 sponsored by Coca-Cola Philippines on Saturday, 6:00 PM at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. The semi-final clash will determine which team will face Manila Digger FC, who won over Far Eastern University, 4-3 in the - [Three nations Women’s Futsal Tournament kicks off on October 18](https://pff.org.ph/three-nations-womens-futsal-tournament-kicks-off-on-october-18/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), together with the Henry V. Moran Foundation, announces the hosting of the PFF Women’s Tri-Nation Futsal Invitational 2023 to be held on 18-22 October 2023 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. The three-nations meet will be the second international futsal event in the country after the PFF successfully hosted - [PFF expresses support to Saudi Arabia’s FIFA World Cup 2034 Bid](https://pff.org.ph/pff-expresses-support-to-saudi-arabias-fifa-world-cup-2034-bid/) - The Philippine Football Federation expresses its full support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s intention to bid for the hosting rights of the FIFA World Cup 2034. As a fellow member association of the AFC, it gives great pride that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will take the lead in bringing the FIFA World Cup - [Philippine Men’s National Team head to Bahrain for World Cup preparations](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-mens-national-team-head-to-bahrain-for-world-cup-preparations/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team is set to face Bahrain in an International Friendly Match this coming 17 October 2023 in Bahrain. The friendly is part of the team’s training camp in their preparation for the FIFA World Cup 26/AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualifiers scheduled this November 2023 against Vietnam on 16 November - [PFF appoints Mikhail Torre as General Secretary](https://pff.org.ph/pff-appoints-mikhail-torre-as-general-secretary/) - The Philippine Football Federation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mikhail Kristopher “Coco" Torre as PFF General Secretary effective Sunday 01 October 2023. The appointment of Torre, who is also the PFF Head of Competitions and commissioner of the Philippines Football League, was approved by the PFF Executive Committee last 23 September 2023 after - [Manila Digger advances to final after edging FEU in penalties](https://pff.org.ph/manila-digger-advances-to-final-after-edging-feu-in-penalties/) - Manila Digger FC booked their place in the final of the PFF Women’s League 2023 sponsored by Coca-Cola Philippines after a 4-3 penalty shootout win over PFF Women’s League champions Far Eastern University last Wednesday 27 September 2023 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Manila Digger’s Hannah Pachejo scored the winning penalty as FEU’s Kyla Doctora - [Vietnam U17 0-1 Philippines U17](https://pff.org.ph/vietnam-u17-0-1-philippines-u17/) - The Philippine Under-17 Women’s National Team clinched their place in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup final round after a 1-0 win over Vietnam last Sunday at the National Youth Football Center in Hanoi, Vietnam. Isabella Preston scored the winning goal from the free kick in the 56th minute to send the Filipinas U17 to - [Filipinas face Korea Republic](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-face-korea-republic/) - Even with a positive result in its 19th Asian Games debut, the Filipinas feel they could still get better as they chase for a spot in the knockout round on Monday against Group E top seed Korea Republic at the Wenzhou Sports Center. Late goals from FIFA Women’s World Cup veterans Quinley Quezada and Katrina - [ASIAN GAMES DEBUT: Late goals secure first win for Filipinas](https://pff.org.ph/asian-games-debut-late-goals-secure-first-win-for-filipinas/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team got its 19th Asian Games campaign off to a winning start as the Filipinas used two late goals to slip past Hong Kong, 3-2, at the Wenzhou Sports Center in China. FIFA Women’s World Cup scorer Sarina Bolden and veteran Quinley Quezada extended their goalscoring records, before Katrina Guillou put - [Philippines U17 3-1 Bangladesh U17](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-u17-3-1-bangladesh-u17/) - The Philippine Under-17 Women’s National Team staked their claim for a knockout spot after a 3-1 win over Bangladesh Friday afternoon at the National Youth Training Centre in Hanoi, Vietnam. Bowing out to Australia in their opening match last Wednesday, the Filipinas U17 started the match strong with Isabella Preston breaking the deadlock in the - [Kaya, FEU secure top two spots](https://pff.org.ph/kaya-feu-secure-top-two-spots/) - Kaya FC-Iloilo and Far Eastern University wrapped up the elimination round of the PFF Women’s League 2023 sponsored by Coca-Cola Philippines after notching high-scoring results over their rivals last Saturday at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Kaya found their way at the top of the summit all level with FEU and Manila - [Philippines 2-1 Afghanistan](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-2-1-afghanistan/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team mounted a second half fightback to win their friendly match against Afghanistan last Tuesday 12 September 2023 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. Goals from Sebastian Rasmussen in the 74th minute and Christian Rontini in the 81st minute saw the Men’s Team turn around the match after falling behind - [UST close out campaign with win as Tuloy thrash Azzurri](https://pff.org.ph/ust-close-out-campaign-with-win-as-tuloy-thrash-azzurri/) - The University of Santo Tomas closed out their PFF Women’s League sponsored by Coca-Cola campaign with a morale boosting 5-2 win over Stallion Laguna FC last Saturday at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Stephanie Logastua scored two goals in the sixth and 12th minutes while Nicah Asilo (27’), Mecha Ursal (38’), and - [Chinese Taipei 1-1 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/chinese-taipei-1-1-philippines/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team settled for a 1-1 draw against Chinese Taipei in their FIFA International Friendly Match last Friday, 08 September 2023 at the Kaohsiung National Stadium in Kaoshiung, Chinese Taipei. Coming off a 2-3 loss to the same opponent in Manila last June, the PMNT look to bounce back and get a - [PHI U23 MNT to see action in AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/phi-u23-mnt-to-see-action-in-afc-u23-asian-cup-qualifiers/) - The Philippine Men’s Under-23 National Team return to action this September as they compete in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers scheduled this 06-12 September 2023 in Chonburi, Thailand. The Under-23 side was grouped with hosts Thailand, Malaysia, and Bangladesh in Group H. The winners of each group as well as the four best second - [FEU edges UST as UP claims second win](https://pff.org.ph/feu-edges-ust-as-up-claims-second-win/) - Far Eastern University moved back to the top of the standings after a 3-1 win over University of Santo Tomas in Saturday’s PFF Women’s League sponsored by Coca-Cola Philippines at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. FEU banked on a strong first half performance to go 19 points, with a superior goal difference - [La Salle, Kaya clinches knockout spot in PFF Women’s League](https://pff.org.ph/la-salle-kaya-clinches-knockout-spot-in-pff-womens-league/) - De La Salle University and Kaya FC-Iloilo joined Manila Digger FC and Far Eastern University as the top four teams that will contest in the semi-finals of the PFF Women’s League sponsored by Coca-Cola Philippines after the conclusion of Sunday’s matches at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. La Salle booked their place - [PFF Regional Festival of Football 2023 kicks off in Camarines Norte](https://pff.org.ph/pff-regional-festival-of-football-2023-kicks-off-in-camarines-norte/) - With the end of pandemic restrictions, PFF will continue with its much-awaited Regional Festival of Football. The PFF-ROF 2023 kicks off in Camarines Norte on 26-27 August 2023 at the Vinzons Pilot Elementary Football Grounds in Vinzons, Camarines Norte. The Regional Festival of Football is an annual grassroots event organized by PFF, with the support - [Digger scalps FEU; Five-star La Salle hammers UP](https://pff.org.ph/digger-scalps-feu-five-star-la-salle-hammers-up/) - Manila Digger FC returned to the top of the standings after defeating Far Eastern University, 1-0, in Sunday’s PFF Women’s League sponsored by Coca-Cola at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Mea Bernal scored the marginal goal in the 30th minute to put Manila Digger in first place with 19 points after eight - [Azzurri claim first win; Nomads beats Tuloy](https://pff.org.ph/azzurri-claim-first-win-nomads-beats-tuloy/) - Azzurri SC collected their first win in the PFF Women’s League sponsored by Coca-Cola after a 4-0 win over struggling Stallion Laguna FC Saturday at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Azzurri started strong with three goals inside the first ten minutes of the match. Jada Bicierro found the back of the net - [Stallion FC crowned PFF U19 First Division Champions](https://pff.org.ph/stallion-fc-crowned-pff-u19-first-division-champions/) - The PFF U19 Boys National Championship First Division found itself it’s second champion after Stallion FC bested National Capital Region FA, 1-0, in the final last Thursday 24 August 2023 at the Dynamic Herb Sports Complex in Talisay, Cebu. Bacchus Ekberg’s 80th minute spot kick sealed the deal for Stallion, becoming the first team from - [PFF names Torcaso as PWNT head coach](https://pff.org.ph/pff-names-torcaso-as-pwnt-head-coach/) - The Philippine Football Federation is delighted to announce the appointment of Australian coach Mark Torcaso as head coach of the Philippine Women's National Team. Torcaso, 42, is the reigning A-League Women Coach of the Year, having led Melbourne-based club Western United to the grand finals in its inaugural Australian league season early this year. Philippine - [NCRFA, Stallion clinch spot in PFF U19 First Division Final](https://pff.org.ph/ncrfa-stallion-clinch-spot-in-pff-u19-first-division-final/) - National Capital Region FA and Stallion FC confirmed their places as the finalists of the PFF U19 Boys National Championship - First Division after outlasting their opponents during the semi-final Tuesday 22 August 2023 at the Dynamic Herb Sports Complex in Talisay City, Cebu. NCR opened the semi-final proceedings with a comprehensive 7-1 win over - [Kaya, Digger fight to a 0-0 draw; UP denies UST fightback](https://pff.org.ph/kaya-digger-fight-to-a-0-0-draw-up-denies-ust-fightback/) - The clash between Kaya FC-Iloilo and Manila Digger FC saw both teams battle it out to a scoreless draw in Monday’s PFF Women’s League 2023 sponsored by Coca-Cola Philippines at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. With a spot top of the league standings on the line, neither Kaya nor Digger were able - [PFF delegates attend the FIFA Women’s Football Convention in Sydney 2023](https://pff.org.ph/pff-delegates-attend-the-fifa-womens-football-convention-in-sydney-2023/) - PFF officials led by president Mariano Araneta, who is also attending as member of the FIFA Council, general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes and Women’s Football Committee chairperson and PFF Executive Committee female member Ms. Lalaine Sarmiento attended the second FIFA Women’s Football Convention at the International Convention Center in Sydney, Australia on 18 and 19 - [FEU crushes Stallion, 9-0; Tuloy breaks slump with win over La Salle](https://pff.org.ph/feu-crushes-stallion-9-0-tuloy-breaks-slump-with-win-over-la-salle/) - Far Eastern University moved back to provisional first place after humbling nine-woman Stallion Laguna to a 9-0 defeat in the PFF Women’s League 2023 sponsored by Coca-Cola Philippines last Saturday at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Dionesia Tolentin showed why she’s one of the league’s top strikers with a four-goal romp in - [AFF U23 - Philippines U23 2-2 Laos U23](https://pff.org.ph/aff-u23-philippines-u23-2-2-laos-u23/) - The Philippine Men’s Under-23 National Team came close to getting the three points after a hotly-contested 2-2 draw in the AFF U23 Championship 2023 at the Rayong Provincial Stadium in Rayong, Thailand. Selwyn Mamon broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute to give the Philippines the lead. A long throw by John Lucero on the - [Philippine Men’s National Team to face Chinese Taipei and Afghanistan in September window](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-mens-national-team-to-face-chinese-taipei-and-afghanistan-in-september-window/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team return next month for another round of international friendly matches against Chinese Taipei and Afghanistan set to be played during the September FIFA International Match Windows. The Men’s National Team will first face Chinese Taipei on 08 September 2023 at the National Stadium in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei before flying back - [Philippine Men’s Under-23 National Team lineup for AFF U23 Championship 2023](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-mens-under-23-national-team-lineup-for-aff-u23-championship-2023/) - The Philippine Men’s Under-23 National Team is set to compete in the AFF U23 Championship 2023 scheduled this 17-26 August 2023 in Rayong, Thailand. The Under-23 side was grouped together with Vietnam and Laos in Group C with the top team, along with the best second placed team advancing to the knockout stage. 18 August - [La Salle spoils McDaniel sisters' Stallion debut; FEU hammers Azzurri](https://pff.org.ph/la-salle-spoils-mcdaniel-sisters-stallion-debut-feu-hammers-azzurri/) - Forward Alisha del Campo led the way for De La Salle University to inflict a 4-0 win over the McDaniel siblings-led Stallion Laguna FC in the PFF Women’s League sponsored by Coca-Cola at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. The former national team forward netted a brace in the 25th and 89th minutes - [Kaya win fourth straight; Nomads-UST battle to a stalemate](https://pff.org.ph/kaya-win-fourth-straight-nomads-ust-battle-to-a-stalemate/) - Philippine Women’s National Team defender and co-captain Hali Long and goalkeeper Inna Palacios made their return in the PFF Women’s League sponsored by Coca-Cola Philippines and saw their club Kaya FC-Iloilo collect their fourth straight win after a 4-0 victory over Tuloy FC last Sunday at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. While - [La Salle hands Digger its first loss; FEU snips UP](https://pff.org.ph/la-salle-hands-digger-its-first-loss-feu-snips-up/) - De La Salle University handed Manila Digger FC its first loss in the PFF Women’s League sponsored by Coca-Cola Philippines last Sunday 06 August 2023 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. The La Salle front-line pair of Maria Layacan and Alisha del Campo both scored a brace in the win, coupled with - [Kaya fires five past UST; Nomads blanks Azzurri](https://pff.org.ph/kaya-fires-five-past-ust-nomads-blanks-azzurri/) - Kaya FC-Iloilo had five different goalscorers in their 5-0 win over the University of Santo Tomas in the PFF Women’s League sponsored by Coca-Cola Philippines last Saturday 05 August 2023 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Both teams were deadlocked at 0-0 going to the final 20 minutes of the match when - [PFF officials thanks Coach Alen Stajcic](https://pff.org.ph/pff-officials-thanks-coach-alen-stajcic/) - PFF officials offered their sincere thanks and appreciation to Philippine Women’s National Team head coach Alen Stajcic, after he and assistant coach Coach Nahuel Arrarte decided to explore other options upon the conclusion of the Philippines’ campaign in the 2023 World Cup. Under Coach Stajcic, the Filipinas transitioned to serious contenders underscored by the team’s - [PFF officials hail Filipinas’ maiden World Cup stint](https://pff.org.ph/pff-officials-hail-filipinas-maiden-world-cup-stint/) - PFF president Mariano Araneta, Jr. and PFF general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes congratulated the resilience and fighting power of the Philippine Women’s National Team in their maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ campaign in New Zealand. The Filipinas battled Switzerland, hosts New Zealand, and Norway in three thrilling matches across three cities in New Zealand, - [Vice President Sara Duterte congratulates the Philippine Women’s National Team](https://pff.org.ph/vice-president-sara-duterte-congratulates-the-philippine-womens-national-team/) - Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines, Her Excellency Sara Z. Duterte hailed the historic efforts of the Philippine Women’s National Team in their campaign in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™. The Vice President said: “This is a historic moment for our country, a milestone for Philippine sports, and a testament to the - [Statement from Filipinas Team Manager Jeff Cheng](https://pff.org.ph/statement-from-filipinas-team-manager-jeff-cheng/) - The contracts of Coach Alen Stajcic and Assistant Coach Nahuel Arrarte expired at the conclusion of the PWNFT’s World Cup campaign. They will not be renewed as both coaches have asked to explore other options. Coach Alen and Coach Naz have expressed their deepest gratitude for the opportunity and support they have received from the - [Report: Norway 6-0 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/report-norway-6-0-philippines/) - AUCKLAND, New Zealand - The Philippine Women’s National Team magical run in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ came to a heartbreaking end after the Filipinas bowed out of the competition following a 6-0 loss to Norway in the final Group A match at Eden Park. In front of a boisterous 34,000+ plus fans at - [Kaya edges La Salle as Digger beats Nomads](https://pff.org.ph/kaya-edges-la-salle-as-digger-beats-nomads/) - In their first ever meeting in the women’s top flight, Kaya FC-Iloilo came away with a 2-1 win over three-time champions De La Salle University in the PFF Women’s League, Saturday 29 July 2023 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. First half goals from Shelah Cadag (30’) and Sheen Ramores (45+2’) gave - [Philippines in Group F for FIFA World Cup 26 Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-in-group-f-for-fifa-world-cup-26-qualifiers/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team were drawn against tough opposition in the FIFA World Cup 26 Qualifiers Round 2 Thursday 27 July 2023 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Men’s National Team were grouped against Iraq, Vietnam, and the winner of the play-off tie between Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam. The top two - [Stajcic: New Zealand win is one of the best achievements in the history of the country](https://pff.org.ph/stajcic-new-zealand-win-is-one-of-the-best-achievements-in-the-history-of-the-country/) - Philippine Women’s National Team head coach Alen Stajcic was over the moon after the Filipinas, claimed a historic 1-0 win over hosts New Zealand in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ last night at the Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. Up against the host team of this year’s World Cup, the Filipinas produced - [Bolden, Eggesvik look back on maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup goal](https://pff.org.ph/bolden-eggesvik-look-back-on-maiden-fifa-womens-world-cup-goal/) - Philippine Women’s National Team forward Sarina Bolden and midfielder Sara Eggesvik reflected on the moment that led to the Filipinas’ first ever goal in a World Cup match against hosts New Zealand yesterday at the Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. Off a free kick from Angela Beard, New Zealand were only able to - [PFF and Coca-Cola PH inks sponsorship agreement for PFF Women’s League 2023](https://pff.org.ph/pff-and-coca-cola-ph-inks-sponsorship-agreement-for-pff-womens-league-2023/) - MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) formally signed an agreement with Coca-Cola Philippines which will see the beverage company as a major sponsor of the PFF Women’s League 2023. Launched in 2016, the PFF Women’s League is now in its fourth season, and serves as the player development programme for women’s football players - [#FWWC2023 Match Report: New Zealand 0-1 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/fwwc2023-match-report-new-zealand-0-1-philippines/) - WELLINGTON, New Zealand - The Philippine Women’s National Team made history after clinching a memorable first win over hosts New Zealand, 1-0, at the Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. Sarina Bolden etched herself in FIFA Women’s World Cup history as the first Filipino player to score in a World Cup final match after - [UST claims first win; Kaya defeats UP](https://pff.org.ph/ust-claims-first-win-kaya-defeats-up/) - The University of Santo Tomas claimed its first win in the PFF Women’s League after a 4-1 win over Azzurri SC last Sunday at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Laurejane Piano scored a brace while Mecha Ursal and Samantha Asilo added a goal each in the win for UST, while Jada Bicierro - [Stajcic’s faith in Filipinas unshaken vs New Zealand](https://pff.org.ph/stajcics-faith-in-filipinas-unshaken-vs-new-zealand/) - AUCKLAND – Australian coach Alen Stajcic’s faith in the Filipinas remains unshaken, believing in their capability to rise to the challenge as they brace for their all-important meeting with the hometown Ferns in three days at the Sky Stadium in Wellington. “Despite the result, we have a lot of belief,” reiterated Stajcic on Sunday of - [Nomads fire seven past Stallion; FEU wallops Tuloy FC](https://pff.org.ph/nomads-fire-seven-past-stallion-feu-wallops-tuloy-fc/) - Far Eastern University continued their rampage in the PFF Women’s League after a convincing 5-1 win over Tuloy FC last Saturday 22 July 2023 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Forward Dionesa Tolentin fired a hat-trick in the 21st, 43rd, and 66th minutes while Regine Rebosura netted in the 53rd and 59th - [FIFA Women’s World Cup | Philippines vs Switzerland Match Preview](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-womens-world-cup-philippines-vs-switzerland-match-preview/) - The Filipinas are set to take part on the world stage for the first time as they square up against Switzerland in their opening match of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Since earning qualification to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 18 months ago, Head Coach Alen Stajcic has assembled a team that has grown - [FWWC2023 Report: Philippines 0-2 Switzerland](https://pff.org.ph/fwwc2023-report-philippines-0-2-switzerland/) - Playing in their first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup™ match, the Philippine Women’s National Team made a valiant stand against Switzerland in a 0-2 loss last Friday, 21 July 2023 at the Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand. Coach Alen Stajcic employed a competitive squad against the Swiss with Angela Beard making her long awaited - [PFF Statement: PWNT in New Zealand](https://pff.org.ph/pff-statement-pwnt-in-new-zealand/) - The Philippine Football Federation would like to assure everyone that the Philippine Women’s National Team, popularly known as the Filipinas, are safe from harm following a shooting incident that occurred this morning in Central Business District of Auckland, New Zealand. According to reports, there was a shooting incident in Auckland CBD at around 7:00 AM - [Cignal TV to air Filipinas matches in FIFA Women’s World Cup](https://pff.org.ph/cignal-tv-to-air-filipinas-matches-in-fifa-womens-world-cup/) - The Philippine Football Federation welcomes the announcement of Cignal TV Inc., which secured the broadcast rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in the country, giving the country an opportunity to watch the Philippines Women’s National Team make history in the biggest women’s sporting event in the world. The announcement comes just a few days - [De La Salle, FEU battle to a 2-2 draw, Tuloy outclass UST, 6-2](https://pff.org.ph/de-la-salle-feu-battle-to-a-2-2-draw-tuloy-outclass-ust-6-2/) - The much anticipated encounter between De La Salle University and Far Eastern University saw the three-time PFF Women’s League champions salvage a 2-2 draw in their meeting last Saturday 15 July 2023 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. La Salle’s Angelica Teves scored the equalizer in the 85th minute to deny FEU - [Manila Digger hammers Stallion Laguna, 8-0; UP claim first win](https://pff.org.ph/manila-digger-hammers-stallion-laguna-8-0-up-claim-first-win/) - Manila Digger FC notched eight goals in their 8-0 win over Stallion Laguna FC to maintain their perfect record in the PFF Women’s League last Sunday 16 July 2023 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Manila Digger saw six different goalscorers in Sharei Cruz (15’), Karen Alora (25’), Roselle Lecera (45’), Maria - [Quinley Quezada: Competitiveness within the group is still strong and evident in the team](https://pff.org.ph/quinley-quezada-competitiveness-within-the-group-is-still-strong-and-evident-in-the-team/) - Philippine Women’s National Team midfielder Quinley Quezada was ecstatic when she was told that she would join the final roster of players that would compete in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia and New Zealand. Speaking to the media during an availability session yesterday, Quezada recalled the moment when the coaching staff told her - [Hali Long: Time to prove and show what we’re made of](https://pff.org.ph/hali-long-time-to-prove-and-show-what-were-made-of/) - Coming off their first training session at the Olympic Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Philippine Women’s National Team co-captain and defender Hali Long cannot hide her excitement at the face that the Filipinas are already in New Zealand for the World Cup. “We’ve been working hard to get this moment,” said Long. “But the hard - [FEU upends Kaya; Manila Digger remain unbeaten in PFF Women’s League](https://pff.org.ph/feu-upends-kaya-manila-digger-remain-unbeaten-in-pff-womens-league/) - PFF Women’s Cup champions Far Eastern University claimed a famous result against Kaya FC-Iloilo after a 4-0 win last Saturday at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Carmela Altiche opened the scoring for FEU in the second minute. An errant back pass by the Kaya defense allowed Dionesa Tolentin to burst free to - [Teves fires four as La Salle beats UST, 4-1; Nomads, UP settle for 1-1 draw](https://pff.org.ph/teves-fires-four-as-la-salle-beats-ust-4-1-nomads-up-settle-for-1-1-draw/) - Angelica Teves had a performance to remember, scoring four goals as De La Salle University defeated University of Santo Tomas, 4-1, in the PFF Women’s League last Sunday, 09 July 2023 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. The win puts La Salle in third place with six points, only behind second placed - [Stajcic relishes Filipinas’ challenge at the FIFA Women’s World Cup](https://pff.org.ph/stajcic-relishes-filipinas-challenge-at-the-fifa-womens-world-cup/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team arrived in Auckland, New Zealand Monday morning brimming with pride ahead of their maiden appearance in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Australia and New Zealand. Having wrapped up their month-long training camp in Australia, Filipinas head coach Alen Stajcic is raring to find the right mix of players ahead - [Filipinas' historic FIFA Women's World Cup roster named](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-historic-fifa-womens-world-cup-roster-named/) - SYDNEY - The stage is set for the 23 players who will represent the Philippines in its historic FIFA Women's World Cup appearance in New Zealand. Coach Alen Stajcic named his final roster last Sunday with captain Tahnai Annis and co-captain Hali Long leading the Filipinas in their debut in the biggest women's football tournament - [Update on the PFF U19 Boys National Championship 2023 - First Division Group B](https://pff.org.ph/update-on-the-pff-u19-boys-national-championship-2023-first-division-group-b/) - The Tournament Committee of the PFF U19 Boys National Championship convened to decide on the protest lodged by Mount Apo RFA against both Davao-South RFA and South Cotabato Sarangani Gen. Santos City RFA citing Article 6 of the Tournament Regulations regarding Player Eligibility. As such, all matches wherein both Davao-South RFA and SOCSARGEN RFA fielded - [Manila Digger wins second straight; Kaya hits 4 past Nomads](https://pff.org.ph/manila-digger-wins-second-straight-kaya-hits-4-past-nomads/) - Manila Digger FC ran riot with a 5-0 win over the University of the Philippines to remain unbeaten in the PFF Women’s League last Sunday 02 July 2023 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Substitute Jean Kadil netted a brace in the 26th and 51st minutes while Kaye Ysola (35’), Maria Fornea - [De La Salle, Tuloy win big in PFF Women’s League](https://pff.org.ph/de-la-salle-tuloy-win-big-in-pff-womens-league/) - Three-time champions De La Salle University began their title defense with a convincing 7-0 win over Azzurri FC in the PFF Women’s League action last Saturday 01 July 2023 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Angelica Teves led La Salle with a five-goal romp scoring in the 19th, 39th, 43rd, 54th, and - [PFF U19 Boys National Championship 2023 - First Division Day 4 Recap](https://pff.org.ph/pff-u19-boys-national-championship-2023-first-division-day-4-recap/) - Negros Occidental FC, Stallion FC, and Central Visayas FA scored big wins in the penultimate day of the PFF U19 Boys National Championship last Tuesday 27 June 2023 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite and Dynamic Herb Sports Complex in Talisay, Cebu. Defending champions Negros Occidental bounced back from their two game - [Tuloy, Manila Digger open PFF Women’s League with wins](https://pff.org.ph/tuloy-manila-digger-open-pff-womens-league-with-wins/) - The PFF Women’s League kicked off last Saturday 24 June 2023 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite with Tuloy FC firing seven goals past University of the Philippines and newcomers Manila Digger impressing in their debut match with a 1-0 win over the University of Santo Tomas. Isabella Bandoja fired a hat-trick - [NCR win third straight; Davao upsets Panay](https://pff.org.ph/ncr-win-third-straight-davao-upsets-panay/) - The third day of the PFF U19 Boys National Championship - First Division National Group Stage produced several shock that affected the race to the final round! Group A’s first match saw Laguna FA drawing Mindoro Marinduque Romblon Palawan FA, 1-1. It was followed by a thrilling encounter between unbeaten sides National Capital Region FA - [Stallion stuns NOFA; CVFA and Panay maintain lead](https://pff.org.ph/stallion-stuns-nofa-cvfa-and-panay-maintain-lead/) - Stallion FC delivered the first shock result of the PFF U19 Boys National Championship 2023 First Division after an upset 3-1 win over defending champions Negros Occidental FA last Friday 23 June 2023 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona Cavite. NOFA’s Elijah Ballesteros opened the scoring in the 16th minute, but a quick - [Stallion, Central Visayas win big in opening day of PFF U19](https://pff.org.ph/stallion-central-visayas-win-big-in-opening-day-of-pff-u19/) - Both Stallion FC and Central Visayas FA collected huge wins to kickoff the PFF U19 Boys National Championship 2023 First Division last Wednesday 21 June 2023 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite and Dynamic Herb Sports Complex in Talisay City, Cebu. Stallion hammered Mindoro Marinduque Romblon Palawan FA, 7-0, in their opening - [Philippines 2-3 Chinese Taipei](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-2-3-chinese-taipei/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team dropped to Chinese Taipei, 2-3, in last night’s friendly match at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila. Coming off the win against Nepal last Thursday, the Philippines were primed to make it two-for-two against their East Asian rivals. However, a late goal from Ming-wei Ling allowed the visitors to - [Filipinas to face Sweden in unofficial closed training match](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-to-face-sweden-in-unofficial-closed-training-match/) - The Philippine Women's National Team will play an unofficial closed training match against Sweden on July 17 in Wellington, New Zealand. It will be the last training match for the Filipinas before they see action in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. Sweden is currently ranked No. 3 in the world, while the Philippines is - [Philippines 1-0 Nepal](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-1-0-nepal/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team welcomed the return of head coach Hans Michael Weiss with a 1-0 victory last Thursday 15 June 2023 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila. Jarvey Gayoso’s 49th minute winner was the lone difference in the match. Coming in as a shock first half substitute for winger Patrick Reichelt, - [29 players named to FIFA Women's World Cup provisional squad](https://pff.org.ph/29-players-named-to-fifa-womens-world-cup-provisional-squad/) - The Philippine Women's National Team enters the final phase of its preparation for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup with a month long training camp in Sydney, Australia. Filipinas coach Alen Stajcic has named 29 players to his provisional squad, most of which will be in the pre-World Cup camp set at the Western Sydney - [PFF holds 20th Ordinary Congress](https://pff.org.ph/pff-holds-20th-ordinary-congress/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) successfully conducted its 20th Ordinary Congress last Monday 19 June 2023 at the Century Park Hotel in Manila. The Congress, which was attended by all 33 Regional Football Associations and three (3) Member Clubs, saw the PFF superlative body approve the audited financial statements for the year 2022. The Audited - [PFF Club Licensing decisions for AFC Club Licensing Applicants for the year 2023/24](https://pff.org.ph/pff-club-licensing-decisions-for-afc-club-licensing-applicants-for-the-year-2023-24/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Club Licensing Unit submitted to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) the list of the licensed Philippine professional football clubs that are eligible to compete in the AFC Club Competitions for the year 2023/24. Four (4) clubs applied for an AFC license namely: Kaya FC-Iloilo, Dynamic Herb Cebu FC, Stallion Laguna - [PFF NEWS - Philippine Men’s National Team](https://pff.org.ph/pff-news-philippine-mens-national-team/) - The Philippine Football Federation is pleased to welcome Hans Michael Weiss back for a second stint as head coach of the Philippine Men’s National Team. Weiss returns to coach the Philippine Men’s National Team, close to 10 years after his contract ended in January 2014. Weiss has had spells coaching in Romania with first division - [PFF U19 Boys National Championship return this June 2023](https://pff.org.ph/pff-u19-boys-national-championship-return-this-june-2023/) - The battle for national supremacy makes its return this June 2023 with the staging of the PFF U19 Boys National Championship 2023. The competition for Boys Under-19 players promises to be a more thrilling one with the expansion of the First Division from last year’s 10 teams to an expanded 12 teams this year, while - [PFF congratulates Kaya FC-Iloilo on maiden PFL championship win](https://pff.org.ph/pff-congratulates-kaya-fc-iloilo-on-maiden-pfl-championship-win/) - Philippine Football Federation officials congratulated Kaya FC-Iloilo on its Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways title win last Saturday, 27 May 2023 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Kaya won the league title after besting six other teams in the league and collecting 55 points on the back of 18 wins, 1 draw, - [Philippines MNT to face Nepal and Chinese Taipei this June 2023](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-mnt-to-face-nepal-and-chinese-taipei-this-june-2023/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team will return to action this June 2023 with two FIFA International ‘A’ Friendly Matches scheduled against Nepal on 15 June 2023 and Chinese Taipei on 19 June 2023 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila. The two friendly matches will be held during the June 2023 FIFA International Match - [PFF celebrates 10th AFC Grassroots Day](https://pff.org.ph/pff-celebrates-10th-afc-grassroots-day/) - The Philippine Football Federation joined the rest of the AFC Member Associations in marking the 10th anniversary of the AFC Grassroots Football Day last Thursday, 18 May 2023 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite The activities included football clinics and training for children and young adults, as well as football activities for - [Invitation to Bid - Construction of PFF Players' Dormitory in Carmona Cavite](https://pff.org.ph/invitation-to-bid-construction-of-pff-players-dormitory-in-carmona-cavite/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) hereby invites interested contractors for the Construction of PFF Players’ Dormitory in Carmona, Cavite. Interested contractors must i) possess a current Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) license of at least Category A and classification of general engineering and general building, ii) have at least five (5) years of continuous actual - [FIFA Coach Educators Development Pathway held in Manila](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-coach-educators-development-pathway-held-in-manila/) - To underscore FIFA’s goal for every Member Associations to develop its very own coaching educators, FIFA successfully conducted the FIFA/AFC Regional Pathway Coach Educators’ Development workshop last 24-28 April 2023 in Manila. The course was a blended program catered to coaching educators from the ASEAN Region. The key aim of the course was for MA’s - [FIFA Agent Exam - Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-agent-exam-philippines/) - FIFA launched its FIFA Agent Platform for individuals who seeks to obtain a license to act as a Football Agent. Interested applicants are required to apply via the FIFA Agent Platform. Certain eligibility requirements must be met and is readily available at the FIFA Football Agent Regulations for further details. Upon successful application, eligible applicants - [32nd SEA Games - Vietnam WNT 1-2 Philippines WNT](https://pff.org.ph/32nd-sea-games-vietnam-wnt-1-2-philippines-wnt/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team produced two goals in either half to beat Vietnam, 2-1, in their final group A fixture in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games last Tuesday, 09 May 2023 at the Smart RSN Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Needing results to go their way to advance to the knockout stages, the Filipinas - [32nd SEA Games - Malaysia WNT 0-1 Philippines WNT](https://pff.org.ph/32nd-sea-games-malaysia-wnt-0-1-philippines-wnt/) - Bucked under pressure in a must-win tie against Malaysia, the Philippine Women’s National Team leaned on a late, late Sarina Bolden header to claim the three points and remain in contention of a knockout spot in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games last night at the Army Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Bolden found Sara Eggesvik’s - [MATCH PREVIEW: Filipinas open SEA Games campaign vs Myanmar](https://pff.org.ph/match-preview-filipinas-open-sea-games-campaign-vs-myanmar/) - PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The Philippines takes on Myanmar on Wednesday night at the start of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games women’s football competition at the Army Stadium here. Bronze medalists in the previous SEA Games in Hanoi, the Filipinas are entering the eight-nation competition as one of the teams to watch after winning the - [Philippine Men’s Under-22 Squad for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-mens-under-22-squad-for-the-32nd-southeast-asian-games/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has called up 20 players to comprise the squad for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games. The Under-22 side will face Indonesia, hosts Cambodia, Timor-Leste, and Myanmar in Group A beginning this Saturday 29 April 2023 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The head coach is former Philippine Men’s National Team captain and - [AFC U17 WAC Qualifiers: Philippines 2-0 Lebanon](https://pff.org.ph/afc-u17-wac-qualifiers-philippines-2-0-lebanon/) - The Philippine Under-17 Women’s National Team secured qualification to the second round of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers after a 2-0 win over Lebanon in their final group match last Wednesday 26 April 2023 at the Guam FA National Training Center. As group winners in the first round, the Philippines will join - [AFC U17 WAC Qualifiers: Guam 1-3 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/afc-u17-wac-qualifiers-guam-1-3-philippines/) - The Philippine U17 Women’s National Team kickstarted their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers round 1 with a 3-1 win over Guam last Saturday 22 April 2023 at the Guam FA National Training Center in Dededo, Guam. A hat-trick performance from Nina Mathelus gave Coach Alen Stajcic’s side the three points in their first match. - [AFC Women’s OQT: Filipinas reach Round 2](https://pff.org.ph/afc-womens-oqt-filipinas-reach-round-2/) - HISOR, Tajikistan – The Philippines secured its place in the next round of AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament after a dominant 4-0 victory over Hong Kong last Tuesday at Hisor Central Stadium here. Sarina Bolden grabbed a brace, while Meryll Serrano and Quinley Quezada were also on the scoresheet as the Filipinas swept Group E - [AFC Women’s OQT: Filipinas target second round](https://pff.org.ph/afc-womens-oqt-filipinas-target-second-round/) - DUSHANBE, Tajikistan – The Philippines clash with Hong Kong on Tuesday for a spot in the next round of the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament at Hisor Stadium. The Filipinas are on top of Group E on goal difference after resounding victories over Pakistan and Tajikistan. While they only need a draw in the 4 - [AFC Women’s OQT: Philippines 8-0 Tajikistan](https://pff.org.ph/afc-womens-oqt-philippines-8-0-tajikistan/) - HISOR – The Philippines crushed Tajikistan, 8-0, last Saturday night to inch closer to the second round of AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The Filipinas put six goals past the hosts in the first half before substitute Chandler McDaniel grabbed a second half brace to increase her tally to three goals in the first round - [AFC WOMEN’S OQT: Filipinas aim for second win vs hosts](https://pff.org.ph/afc-womens-oqt-filipinas-aim-for-second-win-vs-hosts/) - DUSHANBE, Tajikistan – The Philippines hope to sustain their winning ways in the first round of AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament on Saturday when they clash with host Tajikistan on Matchday 2 in Group E. Having waylaid Pakistan, 4-0, last Wednesday, the Filipinas hunt for their second win in as many matches against the hosts, - [AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament: Philippines 4-0 Pakistan](https://pff.org.ph/afc-womens-olympic-qualifying-tournament-philippines-4-0-pakistan/) - HISOR, Tajikistan – The Philippines overwhelmed Pakistan, 4-0, last Wednesday night to get its AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament campaign off to a winning start at Hisor Central Stadium here. The Filipinas leaned on goals from Hali Long, Sarina Bolden, Eva Madarang, and the returning Chandler McDaniel as they secured maximum points in their group - [Stajcic finalizes squad for AFC Women’s OQT](https://pff.org.ph/stajcic-finalizes-squad-for-afc-womens-oqt/) - DUSHANBE, Tajikistan – Bella Pasion, who represented the Philippines in the AFC Women’s Under-20 Qualifiers last month, has been included in the final 22-player roster for the first round of the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament that starts on Wednesday. The 16-year-old midfielder is participating in her first tournament with the senior squad after playing - [PFF to launch Center of Excellence and Training Areas of Development programs](https://pff.org.ph/pff-to-launch-center-of-excellence-and-training-areas-of-development-programs/) - In a bid to reinvigorate the country’s youth development program and to identify and develop the next generation of national team players, the Philippine Football Federation is set to launch the Center of Excellence (COE) program beginning with the tryouts sessions to be held on 22 and 23 April 2023 at the PFF National Training - [Filipinas kick off OQT campaign vs Pakistan](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-kick-off-oqt-campaign-vs-pakistan/) - DUSHANBE, Tajikistan – The Philippines kicks off its bid for a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday when it clashes with Pakistan in the first round of the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament at Hisor Central Stadium here. The match kicks off at 4 p.m. (7 p.m. in the Philippines) with the Filipinas - [PFF Medical Advisory on Playing in Extreme Heat](https://pff.org.ph/pff-medical-advisory-on-playing-in-extreme-heat/) - The PFF Medical Panel would like to remind all football stakeholders of the following when conducting football activities within your respective territories especially during the summer season in the Philippines: Matches played in extreme heat (above 32o) should have cooling breaks or may be called off as deemed necessary by Match Organisers for the safety - [Jordan 4-0 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/jordan-4-0-philippines/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team capped off their March training camp with a 0-4 loss to Jordan in a friendly match last Tuesday 28 March 2023 in Doha, Qatar. Jordan’s Musa Al-Taamari opened the scoring in the ninth minute, and double the advantage in the 26th minute. Yazan Al-Naimat (56’) and Ibrahim Sadeh (58’) added - [PFF offers condolences to family and friends of CSA football player](https://pff.org.ph/pff-offers-condolences-to-family-and-friends-of-csa-football-player/) - The Philippine Football Federation joins the football community in offering condolences to the family and friends of the Colegio San Agustin Football Varsity Team player, who passed away last Sunday 26 March 2023 during a football match. According to school statement, the player, a student-athlete, suddenly collapsed during a varsity game. He was brought to - [International Friendly: Kuwait 2-0 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/international-friendly-kuwait-2-0-philippines/) - A pair of second half goals sent the Philippine Men’s National Team into a 0-2 loss to Kuwait in their meeting last night (Saturday morning in Manila) at the Jaber Al Ahmad Stadium in Kuwait City. The Azkals weathered the Kuwaiti attack in the first half, forcing a scoreless draw. However, goals from Bader Al-Fadhel - [Philippines MNT lineup for March Fixtures](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-mnt-lineup-for-march-fixtures/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has called up 19 players to comprise the Philippine Men’s National Team squad for two international friendly matches in the Middle East on 24 and 28 March 2023. The Azkals face Kuwait in their first meeting in over 11 years on Friday 24 March 2023 at 10:00 PM local time - [PFF statement on Filipinas' highest ranking](https://pff.org.ph/pff-statement-on-filipinas-highest-ranking/) - The Philippine Football Federation is proud of the achievement of the Philippine Women’s National Team, which recorded its highest FIFA ranking of No. 49 earlier today 24 March 2023. It is a historic achievement that underlines the importance of collaboration between the PFF, team management and coaching staff, and the dedication, discipline and sacrifice of - [Former Philippines captain Rob Gier named Philippine Men’s Under-22 head coach](https://pff.org.ph/former-philippines-captain-rob-gier-named-philippine-mens-under-22-head-coach/) - The Philippine Football Federation is pleased to announce that former Philippine Men’s National Team captain Robert James Gier has been appointed as the head coach of the Philippine Men’s Under-22 National Team for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games this May in Cambodia. An accomplished defender during his playing days, Gier had a storied career with the - [Filipinas U17 relishes JENESYS experience](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-u17-relishes-jenesys-experience/) - Members of the Philippine Under-17 Women’s National Team expressed their experience during the JENESYS U-17 Women’s Football Memorial Cup over the past week. The Philippines faced Japan and Myanmar in the group stage where they lost 0-12 and 1-3 respectively. However, the Filipinas U17 fought back in the knockout stages with a 9-0 win over - [Tetsuya Tsuchida appointed as PFF Head of Youth Development](https://pff.org.ph/tetsuya-tsuchida-appointed-as-pff-head-of-youth-development/) - To continue efforts to further develop youth football in the country, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has named Japanese coach Tetsuya Tsuchida as the PFF’s new Head of Youth Development. Coach Tsuchida is highly recommended by the Japan Football Association (JFA, which has an existing collaboration with PFF on the subject of youth development. He - [PFF lauds awardees in AFC Medical Awards 2023](https://pff.org.ph/pff-lauds-awardees-in-afc-medical-awards-2023/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) congratulates PFF Medical Committee Chairperson Dr. Randolph Molo and PFF Physiotherapist and Safety Officer Walfred Javier were both feted by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) during the AFC Medical Awards held in Doha, Qatar last 06 March 2023. Both Molo and Javier were recipients of the AFC Distinguished Service Award - [FIFA president Gianni Infantino re-elected during the 73rd FIFA Congress](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-president-gianni-infantino-re-elected-during-the-73rd-fifa-congress/) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino will serve a second term as FIFA president after his re-election by acclamation during the 73rd FIFA Congress held in Kigali, Rwanda. Attended by 208 of the 211 FIFA Member Associations, Infantino’s re-election will see him serve as the head of FIFA for the term 2023 until 2027. The FIFA president - [AFCU20WAC - Hong Kong 2-2 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/afcu20wac-hong-kong-2-2-philippines/) - The Philippine Under-20 Women’s National Team concluded their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers campaign after a 2-2 draw against Hong Kong last Sunday at the KM16 National Stadium in Vientiane, Laos. Robyn Dizon and Isabela Pasion were on target for the Filipinas U20 as the team finished in second place in Group A with - [Arrarte proud of Filipinas U20 performances](https://pff.org.ph/arrarte-proud-of-filipinas-u20-performances/) - Philippine Women’s Under-20 National Team head coach Nahuel Arrarte believes growing the talent pool through development programs will help the country sustain its progress in international women’s football. Speaking after the Filipinas U20 team’s second place finish in the group phase of AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualification in Vientiane, Laos, Arrarte said the competition “highlighted - [AFCU20WAC Qualifiers: Philippines U20 1-0 Laos U20](https://pff.org.ph/afcu20wac-qualifiers-philippines-u20-1-0-laos-u20/) - The Philippine Under-20 Women’s National Team notched their first win in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2024 qualifiers after a 1-0 win over Laos U20 WNT last Friday 10 March 2023 at the KM16 National Stadium in Vientiane, Laos. The win was the Philippines first win since 2012 when the country defeated Hong Kong - [AFCU20WAC Qualifiers: China PR U20 6-0 Philippines U20](https://pff.org.ph/afcu20wac-qualifiers-china-pr-u20-6-0-philippines-u20/) - The Philippine Under-20 Women’s National Team yielded to China U20, 0-6, in their opening match of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers last Wednesday 08 March 2023 at the KM16 National Stadium in Vientiane, Laos. Goals from Huo Yexin (9’ 36’), Zou Mengyao (22’), Lu Jiayu (69’), Ouyang Yuhuan (74’), and Qiao Ruiqi (82’) - [FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour concludes Manila tour](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-womens-world-cup-trophy-tour-concludes-manila-tour/) - The Philippine Football Federation welcomed the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Original Trophy over the past two days from 01-02 March 2023 in Manila. The trophy was first received by the embassies of the host countries Australia and New Zealand, which was graced by PFF general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes, Australia Ambassador to the Philippines Her - [FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy to visit the Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-womens-world-cup-trophy-to-visit-the-philippines/) - The biggest-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour is set to make a stop in the Philippines this March 2023. The tour will see the official FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Original Trophy visit country on 01-02 March 2023 with key activities being lined up during the tour to inspire people of all ages by ‘Going - [MATCH PREVIEW: Filipinas close out Pinatar Cup against Iceland](https://pff.org.ph/match-preview-filipinas-close-out-pinatar-cup-against-iceland/) - SAN PEDRO DEL PINATAR, Spain – The results may not have gone their way, but the Philippine Women’s National Team is certainly learning stacking up on knowledge and experience playing in the 2023 Pinatar Cup. The Filipinas lost to Wales and Scotland via one-goal margins in their first two matches in the competition. But there - [MATCH REPORT: Philippines 1-2 Scotland](https://pff.org.ph/match-report-philippines-1-2-scotland/) - SAN PEDRO DEL PINATAR, Spain – Meryll Serrano scored the Philippines’ first goal in the 2023 Pinatar Cup, but the Filipinas could not complete a comeback, falling to a 2-1 defeat to Scotland last Saturday night at the Pinatar Arena here. Serrano’s beautifully-taken free kick past Scotland goalkeeper Jenna Fife in the 90th minute after - [FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour is ‘Going Beyond’ to inspire global excitement](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-womens-world-cup-trophy-tour-is-going-beyond-to-inspire-global-excitement/) - The FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour begins this month and will visit all 32 of the tournament’s participating nations – more countries than ever before The tour is ‘Going Beyond’ to inspire people of all ages to get excited about the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ The tour’s Skills Drills - [Fitness Test for Referees done in preparation for competitions](https://pff.org.ph/fitness-test-for-referees-done-in-preparation-for-competitions/) - The PFF Referees Department successfully conducted the Referee Fitness test last Saturday 11 February 2023 at PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. The aim of the fitness is to ensure that the PFF pool of referees are well prepared and free from injury ahead of the resumption of competitions this year, particularly the Philippines - [PREVIEW: Filipinas take on Scotland in Pinatar Cup](https://pff.org.ph/preview-filipinas-take-on-scotland-in-pinatar-cup/) - SAN PEDRO DEL PINATAR, Spain – The Philippines Women’s National Team clashes with another European powerhouse in Scotland on Saturday, looking to improve on its performance two days ago in the 2023 Pinatar Cup here. While Filipinas coach Alen Stajcic lauded his team’s defensive performance in the 0-1 loss to Wales, he admits there is - [PFF and PFL Statement on the status of United City FC](https://pff.org.ph/pff-and-pfl-statement-on-the-status-of-united-city-fc/) - The Philippine Football Federation and Philippines Football League announce that defending league and cup champions United City FC has requested to withdraw from the current PFL Season 2022/23 ahead of the league resumption this weekend. In its communication to PFF, United City cited financial reasons behind their withdrawal from the PFL. “We understand the situation - [MATCH REPORT: Philippines 0-1 Wales](https://pff.org.ph/match-report-philippines-0-1-wales/) - SAN PEDRO DEL PINATAR, Spain – A strong defensive effort from the Philippines was not enough as the Filipinas fell to a 0-1 defeat to Wales last Wednesday night in their debut in the 2023 Pinatar Cup. Well drilled and organized, the Filipinas could not find a breakthrough despite an improved second half performance as - [Laguna-Cavite, SOCSARGEN stage Grassroots Festival of Football](https://pff.org.ph/laguna-cavite-socsargen-stage-grassroots-festival-of-football/) - PFF Member Associations Laguna-Cavite RFA and South Cotabato-Saranggani-Gen. Santos City RFA were the latest hosts of the PFF Festival of Football for the first two weeks of February. Laguna-Cavite organized their FOF at the Santa Cruz Sports Complex in Sta. Cruz, Laguna last 04 February 2023, which was attended by over 150 boys and girls. - [Filipinas face Wales in Pinatar Cup opener](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-face-wales-in-pinatar-cup-opener/) - SAN PEDRO DEL PINATAR, Spain – The Philippines sustains its strong buildup to the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Wednesday as it faces higher-ranked Wales at the start of the Pinatar Cup here. Coach Alen Stajcic’s side will take the field at 8:30 PM (3:30 A.M., Thursday in Manila) with the Filipinas hoping to create - [Philippine national women’s football team embodies the mantra Impossible Is Nothing, inks partnership with adidas Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-national-womens-football-team-embodies-the-mantra-impossible-is-nothing-inks-partnership-with-adidas-philippines/) - The Filipinas will be supported by adidas throughout their endeavors, lasting until 2027 FEBRUARY 9, 2023, MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Impossible Is Nothing. Such is the phrase that has driven adidas throughout their journey of innovating in the world of sport. In their pursuit of supporting athletes around the globe, their commitment to empowering them to - [PFF president hails Filipinas’ partnership with Adidas](https://pff.org.ph/pff-president-hails-filipinas-partnership-with-adidas/) - PFF president Mariano Araneta, Jr. expressed his gratitude to Adidas after the German outfit inked a four-year deal for the Philippine Women’s National Team last Thursday 09 February 2023. In his opening address during the signing ceremony, Araneta highlighted that the partnership is a testament to the belief of the Filipinas and the potential of - [More areas conduct Festival of Football](https://pff.org.ph/more-areas-conduct-festival-of-football/) - Grassroots football continued across the country with the conduct of the Regional Festival of Football (FOF) over the past three weeks. Almost 2,000 young players (boys and girls) participated in the FOFs which are hosted by the PFF Regional Football Associations. Camiguin Misamis Oriental FA held their FOF last 21 January 2023 at the Pelaez - [Mariano Araneta, Jr. appointed as Chairperson of the Organising Committee for AFC Asian Cup 2023](https://pff.org.ph/mariano-araneta-jr-appointed-as-chairperson-of-the-organising-committee-for-afc-asian-cup-2023/) - Newly re-elected AFC and FIFA Council Member and PFF president Mariano Araneta was appointed by the AFC Executive Committee as the Chairperson of the Organising Committee for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 during the first AFC Executive Committee meeting in Manama, Bahrain. The Organising Committee for AFC Asian Cup advises and assists the AFC Executive - [Infantino lauds Araneta's re-election to FIFA Council](https://pff.org.ph/infantino-lauds-aranetas-re-election-to-fifa-council/) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulated PFF president Mariano Araneta on his re-election to the FIFA Council during the 33rd AFC Congress held Wednesday 01 February 2023 in Manama, Bahrain. Araneta received 34 votes from the AFC Member Associations during the elections giving him a fresh mandate in the FIFA Council where he has held the - [Mariano Araneta, Jr. re-elected to the FIFA Council for term 2023-2027](https://pff.org.ph/mariano-araneta-jr-re-elected-to-the-fifa-council-for-term-2023-2027/) - PFF president Mariano Araneta, Jr. was given a fresh mandate by the Asian Football community after he was re-elected to the FIFA Council for the term 2023-2027 during the 33rd AFC Congress held in Manama, Bahrain. Araneta garnered a total of 34 votes, more than the simple majority of 23 votes required during the elections - [PFF condemns racial abuse in football](https://pff.org.ph/pff-condemns-racial-abuse-in-football/) - Philippine Football Federation officials offer its support to Philippine Men’s National Team member and co-captain Neil Etheridge following reports that the goalkeeper was racially discriminated in an FA Cup match between his club Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers last Saturday 28 January 2023 in Blackburn, England. According to reports, Etheridge was the subject of racial - [PHI U20 Women's and PHI U17 Girls conclude tryouts](https://pff.org.ph/phi-u20-womens-and-phi-u17-girls-conclude-tryouts/) - The Philippine Under-20 Women's and Under-17 Girls' National Team concluded their tryouts in the United States and in the Philippines over the past two weeks. Both Philippine Women's National Football Team head coach Alen Stajcic and assistant coach Nahuel Arrarte oversaw the tryout sessions attended by almost 400 players across four venues: Dignity Health Sports - [PFF names Alen Stajcic and Nahuel Arrarte as PHI Girls’ Under-17 and PHI Women’s Under-20 head coaches](https://pff.org.ph/pff-names-alen-stajcic-and-nahuel-arrarte-as-phi-girls-under-17-and-phi-womens-under-20-head-coaches/) - Philippine Football Federation (PFF) general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes announced on Tuesday that Philippine Women’s National Team head coach Alen Stajcic and assistant coach Nahuel Arrarte were appointed as the head coaches of the Philippine Girls Under-17 National Team and Philippine Women’s Under-20 National Team respectively. Stajcic and Arrarte’s appointment coincides with both team’s preparation - [PFF officials meet with New Zealand ambassador](https://pff.org.ph/pff-officials-meet-with-new-zealand-ambassador/) - PFF president Mariano Araneta and general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes met with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Peter Kell last Monday at the New Zealand embassy in Manila. The meeting focused on the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 of which the Philippine Women’s National Team will participate for the first time in history - [PFF Regional Football Associations conduct Festival of Football](https://pff.org.ph/pff-regional-football-associations-conduct-festival-of-football/) - Grassroots football in the communities marked its return with the conduct of the Regional Football Associations (RFAs) Festival of Football (FOF) this month. Central Bicol RFA (14-15 January 2023 at Freedom Stadium Complex in San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur) and Negros Oriental-Siquijor RFA (21-22 January 2023 at Talay Football Field in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental) hosted - [PFF Referees gain knowledge in AFC Referees Recruitment 2023](https://pff.org.ph/pff-referees-gain-knowledge-in-afc-referees-recruitment-2023/) - The Philippine Football Federation had three (3) nominated referees that attended the recent AFC Referees Recruitment 2023 held last 16-18 January 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. FIFA Referee Mick Jon Pineda attended the session for Men's football while FIFA Futsal Referees Jan Dlanor Initan and Fercival Orlanda attended the session for futsal. The recruitment session - [PFF Advisory: Schedule of Coaching Education Courses for 2023](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-schedule-of-coaching-education-courses-for-2023/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has scheduled 11 coaching education courses for 2023. The PFF Coaching Certificate Courses offered are the following: [table id=73 /] The courses are under the auspices of the AFC Coaching Convention – A Level membership. As a member of the AFC Coaching Convention, PFF is permitted to conduct the equivalent - [Over half-a-million tickets sold for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™](https://pff.org.ph/over-half-a-million-tickets-sold-for-fifa-womens-world-cup-2023/) - FIFA is delighted to announce that over half-a-million tickets have been sold to fans from more than 120 countries for the ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™, taking place this July and August in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Over 500,000 tickets sold for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ - [Philippines Football League resumes February 2023](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-football-league-resumes-february-2023/) - The Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways season 2022/23 resumes on the weekend of 18 and 19 February 2023 with three matches at stake. The first out of town match of the year will be hosted by league leaders Kaya FC-Iloilo, who plays third placer Dynamic Herb Cebu FC in the Visayas - [12 referees included in FIFA Refereeing Lists 2023](https://pff.org.ph/12-referees-included-in-fifa-refereeing-lists-2023/) - The FIFA Referees Committee has conferred the Philippine Football Federation’s recommendation of 12 referees to the FIFA International Refereeing Lists for 2023. The FIFA International Refereeing Lists for 2023 is as follows: FIFA Referees: Clifford Daypuyat (since 2014) Jhesa Mae Kaatz (Women’s Referee) (since 2018) Meliton Pelayo (since 2021) Mick Jon Pineda (since 2022) FIFA - [Filipinas in Group E for 2024 Paris Olympic Asian Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-in-group-e-for-2024-paris-olympic-asian-qualifiers/) - MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Women’s National Team will face a familiar opponent in Hong Kong in Round 1 of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 Asian Qualification from April 3 to 11, 2023. Following the draw last Thursday in the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Filipinas landed in Group E along - [PFF offers its condolences on the passing of AFC Vice President and FIFA Council Member Saoud Al-Mohannadi](https://pff.org.ph/pff-offers-its-condolences-on-the-passing-of-afc-vice-president-and-fifa-council-member-saoud-al-mohannadi/) - The Philippine Football Federation joins the Asian football community in mourning the loss of AFC Vice President and FIFA Council Member, Saoud A. Aziz M A Al-Mohannadi, who passed away last Tuesday, 10 January 2023. Mr. Al-Mohannadi was one of Asian football’s notable stakeholders having served as AFC Vice President and FIFA Council Member since - [Filipinas vying in 2024 Paris Olympics qualifying](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-vying-in-2024-paris-olympics-qualifying/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team will know its opponents in the first round of the 2024 Paris Olympics qualifying tournament on Thursday when the official draw is conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Ranked No. 53 in the world, the Filipinas are in Pot 1 in the draw together with Vietnam, Chinese - [PFF Advisory: U20 and U17 Women ID Camp/Tryouts at California, USA](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-u20-and-u17-women-id-camp-tryouts-at-california-usa/) - PFF wishes to announce that only those players who have received an invitation and positively responded by submitting the requisite documents by 15 January 2023 will be accepted at the tryout venue to be held on 20-22 January 2023 the at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, USA. This is to ensure a smooth, orderly - [PFF president pays tribute to Stephan Schrock](https://pff.org.ph/pff-president-pays-tribute-to-stephan-schrock/) - MANILA — Philippine Football Federation president Mariano Araneta, Jr. commended Philippine Men’s National Team captain Stephan Schrock for his contributions to Philippine football after the midfielder played his final match for the Azkals last night at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. “I would like to take the opportunity to thank captain Stephan Schrock for his contributions - [Philippines end AFF run with Indonesia loss](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-end-aff-run-with-indonesia-loss/) - The Philippines were unable to finish their AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 run on a positive note after yielding to Indonesia 1-2, last Monday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Goals from Dendy Sulistyawan in the 21st minute and Marselino Ferdinan in the 43rd minute gave the visitors a 2-0 advantage at the half. The Philippines were - [Azkals finish campaign vs Indonesia](https://pff.org.ph/azkals-finish-campaign-vs-indonesia/) - MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines hopes to finish the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup on a winning note as it hosts Indonesia in the final match day of Group A at Rizal Memorial Stadium. The Azkals lost two of their first three matches in the competition, including a 0-4 defeat to Thailand in Bangkok last December - [PWNT YEAR IN REVIEW: Amazing Filipinas shine](https://pff.org.ph/pwnt-year-in-review-amazing-filipinas-shine/) - It was a year that will live long in the memory of every Filipino football fan. With a string of historic feats, the Philippine Women’s Football Team made 2022 the biggest one yet for the sport in the country. A first-ever qualification to the FIFA Women’s World Cup, a historic bronze medal in the Southeast - [Philippine Women’s U20 and U17 tryouts to start January 2023](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-womens-u20-and-u17-tryouts-to-start-january-2023/) - The Philippine Women’s Under-20 and Under-17 national teams are set to conduct talent identification sessions this coming January 2023. The tryout sessions mark the start of both team’s preparations for several international competitions scheduled for 2023. The first tryout sessions will be in the United States from 20-22 January 2023 followed by tryout sessions in - [Return of PFF domestic football competitions](https://pff.org.ph/return-of-pff-domestic-football-competitions/) - The year 2022 saw the successful return of domestic football competitions across the country. A total of 216 football matches was organized by the PFF in a 10-month stretch starting with the Copa Paulino Alcantara 2022, followed by the PFF U19 Boys National Championship 2022 First and Second Divisions, the 2022 matches in the Philippines - [MATCH REPORT: Thailand 4-0 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/match-report-thailand-4-0-philippines/) - Thailand dominated the Philippines, 4-0, last Monday night at Thammasat Stadium to grab top spot in Group A of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup. A brace from Teerasil Danga and second half goals from Adisak Kraisorn and Suphanat Bureerat ensured maximum points for the Thais who are gunning for a seventh straight title in the - [After spending Christmas away from home, Azkals face Thais](https://pff.org.ph/after-spending-christmas-away-from-home-azkals-face-thais/) - Members of the Philippine men's national team spent Christmas away from friends and family as the Azkals made their way to Bangkok for the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup clash with Thailand on Monday night. It's a sacrifice that the Azkals are taking in stride with an eye on the bigger goal of making their mark - [Azkals beat Brunei for first AFF Cup win](https://pff.org.ph/azkals-beat-brunei-for-first-aff-cup-win/) - Sebastian Rasmussen grabbed a second half brace in his senior debut as the Philippines recorded its first win with a 5-1 smashing of Brunei Darussalam last Friday night in the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup at Rizal Memorial Stadium. Missing in the 2-3 defeat to Cambodia last Monday, Rasmussen introduced himself to the home crowd with - [Azkals make RMS return, seek first win in AFF Cup](https://pff.org.ph/azkals-make-rms-return-seek-first-win-in-aff-cup/) - Back on home ground, the Philippines seeks its first win in the 2022 AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup on Friday night against Brunei Darussalam at Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. The RMS has witnessed some of the Azkals’ finest moments in recent memory and they hope to reprise that with a stellar performance as they hope - [PFF Advisory: AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup - Philippines vs. Indonesia Match Tickets](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-aff-mitsubishi-electric-cup-philippines-vs-indonesia-match-tickets/) - Ticket selling for the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 match between the Philippines and Indonesia scheduled for 02 January 2023 will begin this Wednesday, 21 December 2022 at all SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online via SMTickets.com. Kickoff for the match is at 8:30 PM. The Azkals are in group A alongside Cambodia, Brunei Darussalam, - [Azkals kick off AFF bid against Cambodia](https://pff.org.ph/azkals-kick-off-aff-bid-against-cambodia/) - The Philippines opens its AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup campaign on Tuesday night as the Azkals battle Cambodia at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh. It will be the first competitive match in charge for Spanish coach Josep Ferre, who has brought in an interesting mix of veterans and newcomers for the biennial tournament. - [Filipinas to face European teams in Pinatar Cup 2023](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-to-face-european-teams-in-pinatar-cup-2023/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team will see action in a competition in Europe for the first time as the Filipinas vie in the Pinatar Cup 2023 from 15 to 21 February 2023 in San Pedro del Pinatar in Murcia, Spain. Sustaining their buildup for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Filipinas will be facing higher-ranked - [AFF Cup: Philippines 2-3 Cambodia](https://pff.org.ph/aff-cup-philippines-2-3-cambodia/) - The Philippines opened its AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup campaign with a 2-3 defeat to Cambodia last Tuesday night in Phnom Penh. The Azkals, four-time semifinalists in the tournament, conceded twice early on at Morodok Techo National Stadium before Kenshiro Daniels struck in each half to level the match at 2-all. But the hosts regained the - [PFF Advisory: AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 - Philippines vs. Brunei Darussalam Change in Kickoff Time](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-aff-mitsubishi-electric-cup-2022-philippines-vs-brunei-darussalam-change-in-kickoff-time/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) informs all football fans and stakeholders that the kick-off for the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 group A match between the Philippines and Brunei Darussalam on Friday 23 December 2022 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium has been moved from 7:00 PM to the updated time of 6:00 PM. The - [FEU crowned PFF Women’s Cup champions](https://pff.org.ph/feu-crowned-pff-womens-cup-champions/) - Far Eastern University capped off their season by clinching the PFF Women’s Cup 2022 after a 2-0 win over the University of the Philippines in the final match last Saturday 17 December 2022 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. It was a fitting season for FEU, which dominated the standings at the - [PFF Advisory: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Ticket Selling](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-fifa-womens-world-cup-2023-ticket-selling/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) announces that match tickets for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia and New Zealand are already available at the official FIFA website. Ticket sales for the Philippines’ allocation is already ongoing and will end on 13 January 2023. Fans and supporters of the Philippine Women’s National Team must use - [UP, FEU battle for PFF Women’s Cup Glory](https://pff.org.ph/up-feu-battle-for-pff-womens-cup-glory/) - It’s down to two teams as the University of the Philippines and Far Eastern University will contest the PFF Women’s Cup final on Saturday 17 December 2022 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. The final match kicks off at 7:00 PM while the third place play-off match between Kaya FC-Iloilo and Tuloy - [Vietnam 1-0 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/vietnam-1-0-philippines/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team suffered a heartbreaking 0-1 loss to Vietnam last Wednesday 14 December 2022 at the Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam. A looping ball from Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Van Quyet found its way to the top corner and allowed Vietnam to come away with a win against the Philippines, which had - [Filipinas score big win, end 2022 in style](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-score-big-win-end-2022-in-style/) - SYDNEY, Australia - Quinley Quezada grabbed a second half hat-trick as the Philippines ended the year with a 9-0 drubbing of Papua New Guinea in an international friendly last Thursday night at Western Sydney Wanderers Park. Katrina Guillou also bagged a brace, while captain Tahnai Annis, Sara Eggesvik and Jessika Cowart were also on the - [Philippines MNT lineup for Vietnam friendly](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-mnt-lineup-for-vietnam-friendly/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has called up 24 players that will comprise the Philippine Men’s National Team for the International Friendly Match against Vietnam on 14 December 2022 at the Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam. The friendly match serves as the team’s final preparation for the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022, which kicks - [Filipinas face PNG again in last match of the year](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-face-png-again-in-last-match-of-the-year/) - SYDNEY, Australia - The Philippine Women's National Team seeks to end the year with a victory as it clashes with Papua New Guinea again on Thursday night at Western Sydney Wanderers Park. The match kicks off at 7 p.m. with livestream available on the PWNT Facebook page and the Philippine Football Federation Youtube channel. With - [FWWC 2023: Auckland TBC for Filipinas](https://pff.org.ph/fwwc-2023-auckland-tbc-for-filipinas/) - The Philippine Women's National Team will be based in Auckland, New Zealand for the FIFA Women's World Cup after Team Base Camps (TBCs) were confirmed by FIFA on Monday. While the Filipinas will be playing their first two matches in Dunedin and Wellington, respectively, their TBC is in Auckland where they are playing their last - [Filipinas put five goals past PNG in friendly](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-put-five-goals-past-png-in-friendly/) - SYDNEY, Australia – Carleigh Frilles struck in each half as the Philippines trounced Papua New Guinea, 5-1, in the first of their two friendly matches last Sunday night at Western Sydney Wanderers Park here. Captain Tahnai Annis, Eva Madarang and substitute Meryll Serrano were also on the scoresheet as the Filipinas dominated a PNG side - [UP, FEU to contest PFF Women’s Cup 2022](https://pff.org.ph/up-feu-to-contest-pff-womens-cup-2022/) - After a thrilling semi-final encounter, the University of the Philippines and Far Eastern University will contest for the PFF Women’s Cup this Saturday after both teams won over their opponents last Sunday, 11 December 2022 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. UP shocks Kaya with penalty shootout win It took the University - [PFF Advisory: AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup - Philippines vs. Brunei Darussalam Match Tickets](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-aff-mitsubishi-electric-cup-philippines-vs-brunei-darussalam-match-tickets/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) announces that ticket selling for the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 match between the Philippines and Brunei Darussalam scheduled for 23 December 2022 will begin this Saturday, 10 December 2022 at all SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online via SMTickets.com. The Azkals is in group A alongside Cambodia, Brunei Darussalam, - [Filipinas ready for PNG challenge](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-ready-for-png-challenge/) - SYDNEY, Australia – Already on a historic run this year, the Philippine Women’s National Team looks to cap the year on a positive note as they face Papua New Guinea in the first of two friendly matches on Sunday at Western Sydney Wanderers Park in Sydney. Coming off a trip to South America last month - [Rizal Memorial Stadium to host Philippines’ AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup home matches](https://pff.org.ph/rizal-memorial-stadium-to-host-philippines-aff-mitsubishi-electric-cup-home-matches/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) announces that the home matches of the Philippine Men’s National Team for the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 will be played at the historic Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila. The 12,000 seater stadium will host the Azkals’ home matches against Brunei Darussalam on 23 December 2022 and Indonesia on - [Filipinas set for Sydney camp, face PNG in friendly matches](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-set-for-sydney-camp-face-png-in-friendly-matches/) - SYDNEY, Australia – The Philippine Women’s National Team has just commenced its last training camp for 2022, with two friendly matches against Papua New Guinea lined up at the Western Sydney Wanderers Park on December 11 and 15. Coach Alen Stajcic has called up 23 players for the camp and the matches against a Papua - [PFF Women’s Cup semifinal cast decided](https://pff.org.ph/pff-womens-cup-semifinal-cast-decided/) - Kaya FC-Iloilo, Tuloy FC, Far Eastern University, and University of the Philippines complete the PFF Women’s Cup semifinal cast after an intense final day last Saturday 03 December 2022 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila and PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. UST misses out on semifinal slot as UP edges Ateneo University - [UST upsets FEU, Ateneo staves off Azzurri](https://pff.org.ph/ust-upsets-feu-ateneo-staves-off-azzurri/) - Lovely Fernandez’s eight minute winner was enough for University of Santo Tomas to upset leaders Far Eastern University to remain in contention for a spot in the knockout stage of the PFF Women’s Cup last night 30 November 2022 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. A UST long ball near the center - [UST claim first win, Tuloy hammers Azzurri](https://pff.org.ph/ust-claim-first-win-tuloy-hammers-azzurri/) - The University of Santo Tomas broke their slump after a tight 2-1 win over Ateneo de Manila University last Saturday in the PFF Women’s Cup. Nathalie Absalon’s 64th minute winner sealed the match for UST, which lost its first three matches of the season while Ateneo has lost its four straight matches. Gleydile Añonuevo had - [Kaya run riot over Stallion; FEU edges UP](https://pff.org.ph/kaya-run-riot-over-stallion-feu-edges-up/) - Kaya FC-Iloilo moved up at the top of the standings after a scintillating 15-0 win over Stallion Laguna FC in Sunday’s PFF Women’s Cup action at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Shelah Mae Cadag extended her goalscoring spree with a four goal romp, capping off a 10-0 scoreline at the half. Cadag - [Azzurri, Stallion share points; Kaya goes second](https://pff.org.ph/azzurri-stallion-share-points-kaya-goes-second/) - Kaya FC-Iloilo found themselves in a second place beating the University of the Philippines, 1-0, last Wednesday at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Shelah Cadag 35th minute strike sealed the deal for Kaya, which moved into second with the win. Mea Bernal’s long ball caught the UP defense off guard, allowing the - [FEU moves to top spot; UST, Azzurri claim first points](https://pff.org.ph/feu-moves-to-top-spot-ust-azzurri-claim-first-points/) - Far Eastern University fired six unanswered goals against Stallion Laguna FC to go up to the top of the table in the PFF Women’s Cup last Sunday at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Substitute Regine Rebosura scored a brace in the 63rd and 76th minutes while Elna Bongol (12’), Millet Tuliao (20’), - [Kaya fires seven over Ateneo; UP stumbles against Tuloy](https://pff.org.ph/kaya-fires-seven-over-ateneo-up-stumbles-against-tuloy/) - The University of the Philippines were forced to settle to a scoreless draw against Tuloy FC in Saturday’s PFF Women’s Cup at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Both teams were unable to pounce on a chance in front of goal as the two sides shared the points in the first match. Kaya, - [Tuloy, FEU ran riot over rivals](https://pff.org.ph/tuloy-feu-ran-riot-over-rivals/) - Far Eastern University and Tuloy FC maintain their hold of second and third place respectively as both team asserted themselves in Wednesday’s PFF Women’s Cup action at PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Tuloy FC ran riot past Stallion Laguna FC, 7-0 in Wednesday’s opener. Louraine Evangelista netted a hat-trick in the 41st, 45th, - [Stajcic sees valuable lessons for Filipinas in Chile camp](https://pff.org.ph/stajcic-sees-valuable-lessons-for-filipinas-in-chile-camp/) - SANTIAGO, Chile – The Philippine Women’s National Team wrapped up its first trip to South America with a draw and a narrow defeat to Chile in two friendly matches. But coach Alen Stajcic believes the Filipinas learned valuable lessons that will come in handy as they continue preparing for the FIFA Women’s World Cup next - [FFWC buildup: Filipinas clash with Chileans again](https://pff.org.ph/ffwc-buildup-filipinas-clash-with-chileans-again/) - SANTIAGO, Chile – Always looking to improve in preparation for FIFA Women’s World Cup next year, the Philippine Women’s National Team plays another friendly against higher-ranked Chile at the Estadio de la Pintana here. The Filipinas and La Roja Femenina battled to a 1-1 stalemate at Estadio Sausalito in Viña Del Mar last Saturday with - [Ateneo, Tuloy notch wins](https://pff.org.ph/ateneo-tuloy-notch-wins/) - Ateneo de Manila University banked on two goals from Joyce Semacio to claim a 4-1 win over the debuting Stallion Laguna FC in the PFF Women’s Cup 2022 action at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite last Sunday 06 November 2022. Semacio opened the proceedings with a 35th minute opener, but Stallion Laguna’s - [UP claims second win; Kaya beats Tuloy](https://pff.org.ph/up-claims-second-win-kaya-beats-tuloy/) - The University of the Philippines continued its fine form in the PFF Women’s League after a comprehensive 4-0 win over the University of Santo Tomas last Wednesday 09 November 2022 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. The Lady Maroons had four different goalscorers in the win with Kamea Mangrobang (7’), Aurea Reaso - [Seventh heaven for FEU’s Tolentin; UP win third straight](https://pff.org.ph/seventh-heaven-for-feus-tolentin-up-win-third-straight/) - Forward Dionesa Tolentin exploded with seven goals as Far Eastern University dealt Azzurri FC with an 8-0 thrashing in the PFF Women’s Cup last Saturday, 12 November 2022 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Tolentin found the back of the net in the sixth, 36th, 43rd, 72nd, 77th, 79th, and 84th minutes - [Cadag nets hat-trick; Perez double nips Ateneo](https://pff.org.ph/cadag-nets-hat-trick-perez-double-nips-ateneo/) - Former University of Santo Tomas standout Shelah Mae Cadag fired a hat-trick in Kaya FC-Iloilo’s 3-0 win over the University of Santo Tomas last Sunday 13 November 2022. Cadag found the back of the net in the 12th, 34th, and 60th minutes as UST’s woes continued with a third straight loss of the tournament. Tuloy - [Filipinas hold own in 1-1 draw vs Chile](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-hold-own-in-1-1-draw-vs-chile/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team battled Chile to a 1-1 draw in their friendly match at the Estadio Sausalito in Viña del Mar, Chile. Playing against the 38th ranked side, it was La Roja who started the game strong with chances early on. However the Filipinas drew first blood when Sara Eggesvik delivered an inviting - [PFF Congress approves amendments to its statutes](https://pff.org.ph/pff-congress-approves-amendments-to-its-statutes/) - The Philippine Football Federation Congress voted to amend its statutes to allow for the increase of its Member Associations during the PFF Extraordinary Congress held Saturday morning, 12 November 2022, in Manila. The expansion is in-line with the federation’s efforts to have football reach wider areas in the country. The amendment was also recommended by - [Filipinas take on Chile challenge](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-take-on-chile-challenge/) - VIŃA DEL MAR, Chile – The Philippines battles Chile in the first of two friendly matches here on Saturday night as the Filipinas continue their FIFA Women’s World Cup buildup in South America. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. (6 a.m. Sunday in the Philippines) at the Estadio Sausalito, a pitch that could seat 22,000 fans - [FIFA Technical Leaders workshop concludes in Manila](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-technical-leaders-workshop-concludes-in-manila/) - 18 technical directors from all over Asia convened for the FIFA Technical Leadership Development Seminar held last 07-09 November 2022 in Manila. Participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand and Qatar, amongst others, were tasked with presenting a 100-day plan to a member association board, handling a number of crisis issues in a press conference - [UP, FEU score wins in PFF Women’s Cup opener](https://pff.org.ph/up-feu-score-wins-in-pff-womens-cup-opener/) - The University of the Philippines and Far Eastern University kicked off the proceedings by producing a win each in the opening day of the PFF Women’s Cup 2022 last Saturday 05 November 2022 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. UP saw four players bag a brace in their 8-0 rout of Azzurri - [PFF Women’s Cup kicks off toady](https://pff.org.ph/pff-womens-cup-kicks-off-toady/) - Local women’s competition kicks off this weekend as the PFF Women's Cup sets two marquee fixtures this Saturday and Sunday at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. New participant Azzurri FC make their debut against the University of the Philippines Women’s Football Team in the opening match at 4:00 PM. Kaya FC-Iloilo also - [Chile friendlies set for Filipinas](https://pff.org.ph/chile-friendlies-set-for-filipinas/) - The Philippine Women's National Football Team returns to action this month as the Filipinas embark on a historic trip to South America for training camp and matches. The Filipinas continue their preparation for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 with an 11-day camp in Chile that will include two matches against the country's national team. - [PFF partners with TAP Go for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022](https://pff.org.ph/pff-partners-with-tap-go-for-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has partnered up with TAP Go to provide all football fans and stakeholders to witness the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 which kicks off on 20 November 2022. As part of the promotions for the World Cup, TAP Digital Media Ventures will broadcast all 64 matches through their pay-per-view channel, - [PHI U20 and U17 Women’s Teams groups decided in AFC U20 Women’s and AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/phi-u20-and-u17-womens-teams-groups-decided-in-afc-u20-womens-and-afc-u17-womens-asian-cup-qualifiers/) - The Philippines learned its group for the two AFC women’s age-group competitions to be held next year. In the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers Round 1 draw, the Philippines will face China PR, Laos, and Hong Kong in Group A. The matches will be played in Vientiane, Laos from 04-13 March 2022. The Philippines - [PFF launches Women’s Cup to reignite women’s football development](https://pff.org.ph/pff-launches-womens-cup-to-reignite-womens-football-development/) - The Philippine Football Federation has green lighted the return of competitive women’s football in the form of the PFF Women’s Cup which will be held from 05 November until 17 December 2022 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. The Women’s Cup will be the first PFF-sanctioned women’s football competition since the PFF - [PFF officials hail Filipinas’ group in Women’s World Cup](https://pff.org.ph/pff-officials-hail-filipinas-group-in-womens-world-cup/) - PFF president Mariano Araneta Jr. and general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes expressed optimism following the FIFA Women’s World Cup draw held last Saturday, 22 October 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. The Filipinas found themselves in Group A alongside co-hosts New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland with matches to be played in Dunedin, Wellington, and Auckland in - [Filipinas in Group A with host NZ, Norway, Switzerland](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-in-group-a-with-host-nz-norway-switzerland/) - AUCKLAND, New Zealand – It was always going to be a daunting task whichever group the Filipinas would found themselves in. As one of five FIFA Women’s World Cup debutantes and one of the lowest-ranked teams in the draw, the Filipinas will still be heavy underdogs even if they landed in what was considered as - [Stajcic, Filipinas welcome Group A challenge](https://pff.org.ph/stajcic-filipinas-welcome-group-a-challenge/) - AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Filipinas coach Alen Stajcic found no relief even if they avoided FIFA Women’s World Cup champion United States and other heavyweights like England, Germany, Sweden and Spain in the group stage. For the Australian coach, it hardly mattered where the Filipinas landed following last Saturday’s draw at the Aotea Centre here. - [Excitement building as Filipinas learn World Cup opponents](https://pff.org.ph/excitement-building-as-filipinas-learn-world-cup-opponents/) - AUCKLAND, New Zealand – The Philippines will know the countries it will face in its historic FIFA Women’s World Cup appearance next year when the official draw for the tournament is staged at the Aotea Center in downtown Auckland on Saturday. Having qualified following a semifinal finish in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in India - [Advisory on Club Licensing Application](https://pff.org.ph/advisory-on-club-licensing-application/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) invites aspiring football clubs to apply for PFF Club License to participate and compete in PFF Club Competitions for 2023/2024. Philippine football clubs interested to participate in any PFF Club Competitions must go through the PFF Club Licensing process to apply for a domestic club license. Clubs who want to - [Philippines split Futsal friendly with Guam](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-split-futsal-friendly-with-guam/) - The Philippine Women’s Futsal National Team played their first friendly matches in recent times against Guam over the past weekend 15-16 October 2022 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. The team, known as the Pinay5, yielded to Guam on the first day, 0-1, but were able to bounce back the next day with a - [Filipinas set for Costa Rica rematch](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-set-for-costa-rica-rematch/) - SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – The Philippines clashes with Costa Rica on Tuesday morning to cap its first ever training camp held in Central America. With both teams playing to a 1-1 stalemate last Friday, the Filipinas and La Sele are expected to figure in another tight battle in 11 a.m. match at Estadio Ricardo - [Costa Rica 1-1 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/costa-rica-1-1-philippines/) - SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Katrina Guillou struck in stoppage time as the Philippines secured a 1-1 draw with Costa Rica in a friendly last Friday night at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium here. With defeat looming, the Filipinas turned to the Sweden-based Guillou who stabbed the ball home from close range to cap - [Filipinas face Costa Rica in first of two friendly matches](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-face-costa-rica-in-first-of-two-friendly-matches/) - SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA - The Philippine Women's National Team turns its FIFA World Cup preparations up a notch as it faces Central American side Costa Rica for the first time at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto here. The match kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday (Saturday 9 a.m. in the Philippines). Livestream will be - [PFF officials make courtesy call to PSC Chairman Noli Eala](https://pff.org.ph/pff-officials-make-courtesy-call-to-psc-chairman-noli-eala/) - Philippine Football Federation president Mariano Araneta, Jr. and general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes made a courtesy visit to newly appointed Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Jose Emmanuel Eala Wednesday morning, 05 October 2022, at the PSC Chairman’s office at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila. Both organizations exchanged insights on the current sporting development programs - [PFF condoles with families of victims in football tragedy](https://pff.org.ph/pff-condoles-with-families-of-victims-in-football-tragedy/) - The Philippine Football Federation offers its condolences to the families and friends of those who died or injured during the unfortunate incident that occurred after the conclusion of the Indonesian Liga 1 match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya last Saturday, 01 October 2022 in Malang, Indonesia. According to latest reports, at least 179 people - [Filipinas start Costa Rica camp](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-start-costa-rica-camp/) - Twenty five players have been called up as the Philippine Women's National Team starts its training camp in San Jose, Costa Rica. Captain Tahnai Annis and vice-captain Hali Long lead the squad that will train for almost two weeks in the Central American country during the Fifa international window. The Filipinas will face Costa Rica - [PFF ‘A’ Diploma Course for 2022 wraps up](https://pff.org.ph/pff-a-diploma-course-for-2022-wraps-up/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) successfully concluded the PFF ‘A’ Diploma Course (Part 2) last 5-19 September 2022 in Carmona, Cavite. The course had nine participants, all of which have successfully conducted Part 1 of the course over the past two years. The PFF National Training Center and the Manila Southwoods Manor served as the - [Filipinas set for friendly matches vs Costa Rica](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-set-for-friendly-matches-vs-costa-rica/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team will travel to Costa Rica in the next FIFA international window in October for a pair of friendly matches against the Costa Rica Women’s National Team. The Filipinas are setting up camp in the Costa Rican capital of San Jose as they are slated to play La Sele at 7 - [Philippines U19 1-0 Afghanistan U19](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-u19-1-0-afghanistan-u19/) - The Philippine Under-19 National Team concluded their AFC U20 Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers with a resounding win over Afghanistan last Sunday 18 September 2022 at the Al-Saadah Sports Sports Complex in Salalah, Oman. The Philippines had numerous chances on goal and were duly rewarded when Kamil Amirul’s fired from close range in the 83rd minute - [Philippines 2-3 Thailand](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-2-3-thailand/) - The Philippine Under-19 National Team came agonizingly close to a result against Thailand in a hotly contested 2-3 loss last night at the Al-Saadah Sports Complex in Salalah, Oman. The Under-19 side took the lead on two occasions, but were unable to hold the Thais, who found the winner late in the match. Martin Merino - [Oman 3-0 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/oman-3-0-philippines/) - The Philippine Under-19 National Team began their AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign with a 0-3 loss to Oman Wednesday night (Thursday morning in Manila) at the Al-Saadah Sports Complex in Salalah, Oman. Oman raced to a 2-0 lead in the opening 15 minutes of the match from Nasser Ali Al Saqri and Khalid Ibrahim - [PFF mourns passing of FAS President Lim Kia Tong](https://pff.org.ph/pff-mourns-passing-of-fas-president-lim-kia-tong/) - The Philippine Football Federation joins the world football community in mourning the loss of Football Association of Singapore (FAS) President Lim Kia Tong, who passed away last Wednesday, 14 September 2022. Mr. Lim was a dedicated football official, having been elected as FAS president since 2017 until his passing. He also served as deputy chairman - [Philippine Under-19 NT set to compete in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-under-19-nt-set-to-compete-in-afc-u20-asian-cup-qualifiers/) - The Philippine Under-19 National Team left for Oman Sunday night ahead of the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers to be played at the Al-Saada Sports Complex in Salalah, Oman. The Philippines are in Group G and will face hosts Oman, Thailand and Afghanistan. The top team from each group, together with five best second placed - [Philippines 1-2 New Zealand](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-1-2-new-zealand/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team concluded their US training camp with a 1-2 defeat to 22nd ranked and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 co-hosts New Zealand in an international friendly last Tuesday, 06 September 2022 (Wednesday morning Manila time) at the Titan Stadium in Fullerton, California. Sarina Bolden gifted the Philippines with a shock lead - [Filipinas face New Zealand to cap US camp](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-face-new-zealand-to-cap-us-camp/) - FULLERTON, California – The Philippine Women’s National Team face a stern test to cap its 13-day training camp as the Filipinas clash with New Zealand in an international friendly at Cal State Fullerton’s Titan Stadium here. Ranked 53rd in the world by FIFA, the Filipinas are heavy underdogs against the Football Ferns who are 31 - [Filipinas back in action with training camp in USA](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-back-in-action-with-training-camp-in-usa/) - A few weeks after gifting the country its first international football title, the Philippine Women’s National Team continues its buildup for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 with a training camp in Irvine, California. The reigning AFF Women’s Championship winners have linked up with Australian coach Alen Stajcic, more than a month after their triumph - [Philippines in Group A for AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-in-group-a-for-aff-mitsubishi-electric-cup-2022/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team were drawn against familiar oppositions following the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 draw ceremony held last Tuesday, August 30 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand. Four-time semifinalists since 2010, the Azkals will face defending and six-time champions Thailand, last year’s finalists Indonesia, Cambodia, and the Qualifying Round winner between Brunei Darussalam and - [Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways Season 2022-2023 launches 14 August](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-football-league-brought-to-you-by-qatar-airways-season-2022-2023-launches-14-august/) - The local domestic scene returns as the Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways Season 2022-2023 season kicked off last Sunday, 14 August 2022. The league, which is composed of seven (7) participating clubs in defending champions United City FC, Kaya FC-Iloilo, Stallion Laguna FC, Dynamic Herb Cebu FC, Mendiola FC 1991, Maharlika - [15 participants in PFF ‘B’ Diploma](https://pff.org.ph/15-participants-in-pff-b-diploma/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) successfully hosted the PFF ‘B’ Diploma (Part 2) last 25 July - 04 August 2022 in Carmona, Cavite. A total of 15 participants attended the course which was conducted at Viewfort Venue (theoretical sessions) and PFF National Training Center (practical sessions). The head mentor was PFF Coaching Education Head Marlon - [Philippines U16 0-5 Vietnam U16](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-u16-0-5-vietnam-u16/) - The Philippine Under-16 National Team conceded to Vietnam U16, 0-5, in their second match in the AFF U16 Championship 2022 last Wednesday 03 August 2022 at the Sultan Agung Bantul Stadium in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The Philippines held Vietnam scoreless in the first 40 minutes, until their opponents found the breakthrough with two goals in the - [Philippine Under-16 to see action in AFF U16 Championship](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-under-16-to-see-action-in-aff-u16-championship/) - The Philippines Under-16 Boys National Team is in Yogyakarta, Indonesia for the AFF U16 Championship scheduled from 31 July - 12 August 2022. The Philippines is in Group A along with hosts Indonesia, Vietnam, and Singapore. The top team and the best second placed team at the end of the group stage will advance to - [New Philippine Football Federation headquarters to rise in Carmona, Cavite](https://pff.org.ph/new-philippine-football-federation-headquarters-to-rise-in-carmona-cavite/) - MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) will finally have a new home in Carmona, Cavite following the groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the future headquarters of Philippine football last Saturday, 30 July 2022. Situated on a 4,231 square meter of land that was procured by the PFF through the Asian Football Confederation - [Indonesia U16 2-0 Philippines U16](https://pff.org.ph/indonesia-u16-2-0-philippines-u16/) - The Philippine Under-16 Boys National Team yielded to Indonesia, 0-2, in their opening match of the AFF U16 Championship 2022 at the Maguwoharjo Stadium in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. An own goal from Jared Peña in the fourth minute along with a 38th minute strike from Arkhan Purwanto lifted Indonesia to their first win in Group A. - [Philippines Under-18 Women’s Team to compete in AFF U18 Women’s Championship](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-under-18-womens-team-to-compete-in-aff-u18-womens-championship/) - Twenty-seven (27) players are set to represent the Philippines for the AFF Under-18 Women’s Championship this coming 24 July-04 August 2022 in Palembang, Indonesia. The Philippines are in Group B alongside Australia, Myanmar, and Malaysia. Matches will be played at the Gelora Jakabaring Stadium and the Jakabaring Athletic Field. The top two teams from each - [PWNT makes courtesy call with H.E. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.](https://pff.org.ph/pwnt-makes-courtesy-call-with-h-e-president-ferdinand-marcos-jr/) - The newly crowned AFF Women’s Champions, Philippine Women’s National Team, paid a courtesy call to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. last Wednesday at the Malacañang Palace in Manila. Joining the team were PWNT management led by team manager Jefferson Cheng, PFF president Mariano Araneta, Jr., PFF general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes, and Philippine Sports Commission - [Australia and New Zealand host cities unite to mark One Year To Go until Women’s World Cup 2023™](https://pff.org.ph/australia-and-new-zealand-host-cities-unite-to-mark-one-year-to-go-until-womens-world-cup-2023/) - Unity Pitch unveiled in Sydney/Gadigal, representing the vibrant cultures of the two host nations Nine cities across two host countries celebrate ‘One Year to Go’ milestone by lighting up iconic monuments and creating unique cultural events Tickets to go on sale from 6 October – available from just $20 AUD/NZD for adults and $10 AUD/NZD - [Filipinas trounce Thais to be crowned AFF Women’s Championship queens](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-trounce-thais-to-be-crowned-aff-womens-championship-queens/) - The Philippines completed the ascent to the top of the AFF Women’s Championship 2022 last night with a vengeful 3-0 win over Thailand in the final in front of a delighted hometown crowd at the packed Rizal Memorial Stadium Sporting bright red battle colors and energized by 8,257 noisy local fans, the Filipinas took the - [Filipinas boot out Vietnam to set up clash vs Thailand for AFF Women’s Championship crown](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-boot-out-vietnam-to-set-up-clash-vs-thailand-for-aff-womens-championship-crown/) - The Philippines stunned defending champions Vietnam, 4-0, last night to reach the AFF Women’s Championship 2022 final for the first time in front of a delighted home crowd at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Bucking the odds and history, the Filipinas came through with a dominant performance from start to finish in booting Vietnam out of - [Filipinas battle Thailand for AFF Women’s Championship title](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-battle-thailand-for-aff-womens-championship-title/) - The Philippines tackles Thailand today in what promises to be an epic rematch for the AFF Women’s Championship 2022 title at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. After their masterful 4-0 conquest of defending champion Vietnam last Friday in the semis, the Filipinas hope to avenge their only loss in the 11-nation competition against the Thais when - [Rest, recovery priorities for Filipinas going to AFF Women’s tourney semifinals - Stajcic](https://pff.org.ph/rest-recovery-priorities-for-filipinas-going-to-aff-womens-tourney-semifinals-stajcic/) - Rest and recovery for the Filipinas are the priorities of Australian coach Alen Stajcic in looking ahead to the crossover semifinals against Vietnam in the AFF Women’s Championship tomorrow at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. “I think the key (to the semifinals) is recovery. Probably this is the most brutal international tournament you have for women. - [Filipinas eye finals spot vs Vietnam in AFF Women’s Championship](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-eye-finals-spot-vs-vietnam-in-aff-womens-championship/) - The Philippines faces its sternest test against defending champion Vietnam today for a spot in the finals of the 12th Asean Football Federation Women’s Championship at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Fresh from their first two-day break in the event, the Filipinas hope to be recharged and renewed for their 8 p.m. semifinal clash with the - [Vietnam, Myanmar clash for Group B top spot in AFF Women’s Championship today](https://pff.org.ph/vietnam-myanmar-clash-for-group-b-top-spot-in-aff-womens-championship-today/) - Defending champion Vietnam and Myanmar clash for top spot at the close of Group B action of the AFF Women’s Championship 2022 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Both spotless with 3-0 win-loss records, the Vietnamese tangle with the Burmese at 7 p.m. to decide their places and rivals in the crossover semifinals on Friday of - [Vietnam blanks Myanmar to top Group B of AFF Women’s Championship](https://pff.org.ph/vietnam-blanks-myanmar-to-top-group-b-of-aff-womens-championship/) - Defending champions Vietnam asserted its mastery over Myanmar 3-0 Wednesday night to top Group B of the AFF Women’s Championship 2022 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The Vietnamese closed out the group stages with their fourth straight win in a row, good for 12 points, without conceding a single goal while dealing their cross country - [Thailand trip Filipinas, 1-0, to top Group A](https://pff.org.ph/thailand-trip-filipinas-1-0-to-top-group-a/) - Thailand pounced on a rare defensive Philippine lapse to eke out a 1-0 win yesterday and wrest Group A top spot in the AFF Women’s Championship at the Rizal Memorial Stadium Defenders Dominique Randle and Sofia Harrison were unable to clear a high ball inside the box for striker Kanyanat Chettabutr’s winning header in the - [Vietnam, Myanmar rip rivals to enter AFF Women’s Championship semis](https://pff.org.ph/vietnam-myanmar-rip-rivals-to-enter-aff-womens-championship-semis/) - Defending champions Vietnam and Myanmar dispatched their separate foes in lopsided fashion yesterday, Monday, to set up a showdown for Group B leadership in the AFF Women’s Championship at the rain-drenched Binan Stadium in Laguna. Vietnam trampled on Timor Leste 6-0 while Myanmar ran roughshod past Laos 3-1 as both squads picked up their third - [Stajcic urges more hometown support as Filipinas battle Thailand today](https://pff.org.ph/stajcic-urges-more-hometown-support-as-filipinas-battle-thailand-today/) - Philippines head coach Alen Stajcic implored hometown fans to pack the Rizal Memorial Stadium today for the Filipinas’s all-important match against Thailand to wind up Group A action in the AFF Women’s Championship 2022. “As I’ve been saying all week. We want this place (Rizal Stadium) rocking. We want it full. The bigger the crowd - [Filipinas eye semis vs Indonesia in AFF Women’s Championship today](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-eye-semis-vs-indonesia-in-aff-womens-championship-today/) - The Philippines guns for a semifinal spot today against lightweight Indonesia in its penultimate match in Group A of the AFF Women’s Championship 2022 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium Fresh from a methodical 4-0 triumph over Malaysia last Friday, the streaking Filipinas are the heavy favorites to prevail over the Indonesians, who are fifth in - [PFF thanks PSC for staging AFF Women’s Championship at Rizal Memorial Stadium](https://pff.org.ph/pff-thanks-psc-for-staging-aff-womens-championship-at-rizal-memorial-stadium/) - Philippine Football Federation general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes yesterday thanked the Philippine Sports Commission for allowing the PFF to stage the Group A matches of the Filipinas in the AFF Women’s Championship 2022 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium “On behalf of PFF president Mariano Araneta Jr., the PFF would like to express our gratitude - [Filipinas rally past Indonesians to seal semis ticket in AFF Women’s Championship](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-rally-past-indonesians-to-seal-semis-ticket-in-aff-womens-championship/) - The Philippines survived an early scare from upset-conscious Indonesia to fashion a rousing come-from-behind 4-1 win last night and advance to the semifinals of the AFF Women’s Championship 2022 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Down 0-1 at the half, the Filipinas broke loose in the last 45 minutes led by striker Sarina Bolden, who completed - [Vietnam, Myanmar book second straight wins in Group B](https://pff.org.ph/vietnam-myanmar-book-second-straight-wins-in-group-b/) - Defending champions Vietnam and Myanmar stomped on their separate rivals yesterday to move closer to a showdown for Group A leadership in the AFF Women’s Championship 20 at the Binan Stadium in Laguna. After a slow start, Vietnam cranked it up to whip Laos, 5-0, while the Myanmar blanked Cambodia, 3-0, to pickup up their - [Filipinas blank Malaysians to move closer to a AFF Women’s Championship semis spot](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-blank-malaysians-to-move-closer-to-a-aff-womens-championship-semis-spot/) - The Philippines came through with a clinical 4-0 win over Malaysia last night to fortify its grip of the top spot in Group A with its third consecutive win while inching closer to the semifinals of the 12th AFF Women’s Championship at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. After being unsuccessful in piercing the packed Malaysian defense - [Vietnam dumps Cambodia to kick off title-retention bid](https://pff.org.ph/vietnam-dumps-cambodia-to-kick-off-title-retention-bid/) - Vietnam dumped Cambodia 3-0 yesterday to open its title-retention campaign in Group B of the AFF Women’s Championship at the Binan Football Stadium in Laguna. Playing on a soggy and slippery pitch due to the constant drizzle, Vietname worked hard enough in securing their first win while dealing the Cambodians their first loss in two - [Filipinas seek third straight win vs Malaysia](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-seek-third-straight-win-vs-malaysia/) - The Philippine Women's National Team tries to move a step closer to the semifinals as it shoots for its third straight win against Malaysia today in Group A of the AFF Women’s Championship at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. Following their 7-0 romp over Singapore last Wednesday, the Filipinas aim to keep the ball rolling - [Thailand rallies to draw Australia](https://pff.org.ph/thailand-rallies-to-draw-australia/) - Thailand refused to be cowed by Australia yesterday, showing remarkable resiliency and rallied for a well-earned 2-2 draw in Group A action of the AFF Women’s Championship at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. Down 1-2 at the break, the never-say-die Thais levelled the count in the 60th minute through Ploychomphoo Somnuek, who struck with a - [Filipinas whip Singapore to seize Group A lead](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-whip-singapore-to-seize-group-a-lead/) - Skipper Tahnai Annis scored a brace as the Philippine outplayed Singapore, 7-0, yesterday to seize the Group A lead in the AFF Women’s Championship at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Doing a yeoman’s job for the Filipinas, Annis scored in the 10th minute off an own-goal by Singapore goalkeeper Beatrice Tan, then had a long looping - [PFF Advisory: Three AFF Women’s Championship Group A matches to be played at Biñan Football Stadium](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-three-aff-womens-championship-group-a-matches-to-be-played-at-binan-football-stadium/) - The Philippine Football Federation announces that the three (3) out of four (4) Group A matches scheduled at the City of Imus Grandstand will be moved to the Biñan Football Stadium. The affected matches include the following Group A fixtures: 6 July 2022 - Indonesia vs. Malaysia - 7:00 PM 8 July 2022 - Thailand - [PFF Advisory: Selling of AFF Women's Championship 2022 tickets at the stadium](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-selling-of-aff-womens-championship-2022-tickets-at-the-stadium/) - The Philippine Football Federation informs all football fans and stakeholders that tickets are also available at the three match venues: Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, Binan Football Stadium, and City of Imus Grandstand. Spectators who wish to purchase tickets at the stadium are required to present a copy of their PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION upon entry - [Filipinas eye 2nd straight win vs Singapore](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-eye-2nd-straight-win-vs-singapore/) - The Philippines tries to build on its stunning 1-0 win over fancied Australia last Monday night against lightly-regarded Singapore as Group A play resumes in the 12th AFF Women’s Championship at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium and the Binan Football Stadium in Laguna . Hoping to draw a much bigger hometown crowd, the Filipinas eye - [Myanmar swamps Timor Leste; Laos wins in AFF Group B action](https://pff.org.ph/myanmar-swamps-timor-leste-laos-wins-in-aff-group-b-action/) - Myanmar swamped Timor Leste 7-0 yesterday for its initial win at the start of Group B action in the 12th Asean Football Federation Championship at the Binan Stadium in Laguna. Forwards July Kyaw and Myat Nhoe Kin had a brace each in the first and second half, respectively, as the Burmese completely dominated the outclassed - [Malaysia, Singapore battle to scoreless draw in AFF Women’s Championship start](https://pff.org.ph/malaysia-singapore-battle-to-scoreless-draw-in-aff-womens-championship-start/) - Archrivals Malaysia and Singapore both played a physical game yesterday but could only muster a scoreless draw at the start of the 12th AFF Football Federation Women’s Championship at the rainswept Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. Playing under rainy weather for most of the match, neither squad could score a breakthrough on either side’s defenses as - [Filipinas stun Aussies to kick off AFF Women’s championship](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-stun-aussies-to-kick-off-aff-womens-championship/) - Sarina Bolden struck in the 60th minute to lift the Philippines to a stunning 1-0 upset of a crack Australia squad last night to highlight the start of the 12th AFF Women’s Championship at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. Inspired by the presence of around 1,500 hometown fans who braved the inclement weather, the Filipinas - [Filipinas battle Aussies to kick of AFF Women’s football action](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-battle-aussies-to-kick-of-aff-womens-football-action/) - THE Philippines will bank on hometown inspiration when it tackles powerhouse Australia today, highlighting the start of the 12th AFF Women’s Championship at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium and Binan Football Stadium in Laguna. Ushering in Group A hostilities, the Filipinas and the Aussies collide in the 7 p.m. nightcap following the 4 p.m. match - [Philippine Men’s Under-19 Team arrive in Indonesia for AFF U19 Championship 2022](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-mens-under-19-team-arrive-in-indonesia-for-aff-u19-championship-2022/) - The Philippine Men’s Under-19 National Team wrapped its preparations for the AFF U19 Championship 2022 and have arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia ahead of the competition kickoff set Saturday 02 July 2022. The Philippines is in Group A alongside host Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, and Brunei Darussalam. Matches will be played at the Gelora Bung Karno - [PFF Advisory: AFF Women’s Championship 2022 Ticket Details](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-aff-womens-championship-2022-ticket-details/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) announces that ticket selling for the AFF Women’s Championship 2022 will go on sale beginning 2:00 PM on Friday 01 July 2022 at all SM Ticket outlets nationwide and online (SMTickets.com). PFF invites all football fans and stakeholders to support the FIFA Women’s World Cup-bound Philippine Women’s National Team, more - [PFF, Cignal TV join forces fo air Filipinas' AFF WC matches](https://pff.org.ph/pff-cignal-tv-join-forces-fo-air-filipinas-aff-wc-matches/) - The Philippine Football Federation has joined forces with broadcaster Cignal TV in the airing of the Philippines' matches in the AFF Women's Championship 2022 starting Monday. Under the agreement, Cignal TV will be airing the Filipinas' Group A matches against Australia (July 4), Singapore (July 6), Malaysia (July 8), Indonesia (July 10) on free TV - [First PFF ‘C’ Coaching Course Concludes in Carmona](https://pff.org.ph/first-pff-c-coaching-course-concludes-in-carmona/) - The second part of the PFF ‘C’ Diploma Blended Course was successfully conducted last 11-17 May 2022 in Carmona, Cavite. There were 19 participants taking the course, all of them having participated in the first part conducted in 2020 and 2021. The Coaching Mentor was PFF head of coaching education Marlon Maro and assisted by - [Bosnia and Herzegovina WNT 0-3 Philippines WNT](https://pff.org.ph/bosnia-and-herzegovina-wnt-0-3-philippines-wnt/) - Sarina Bolden netted two goals as the Philippine Women’s National Team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina, 3-0, in their friendly match last Thursday 23 June 2022 at the Matija Gubec Stadium in Krsko, Slovenia. The forward found the back of the net in the 39th and 82nd minutes as the Filipinas continued their preparations for the - [Philippines Under-19 conducts training camp](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-under-19-conducts-training-camp/) - The Philippine Men’s Under-19 National Team heightened their preparations for the AFF U19 Boys Championship 2022 with a training camp at the University of Makati Football Stadium, coupled with several friendly matches against select teams. Coached by Christopher Pedimonte, the U19 side recently played against Guam Under-20 National Team, which is also in the Philippines - [PFF Advisory: Rizal Memorial Football Stadium to host AFF Women’s Championship 2022](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-rizal-memorial-football-stadium-to-host-aff-womens-championship-2022/) - MANILA - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has confirmed that the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila will be one of the venues for Southeast Asia’s premier women’s football competition when it kicks off on 04 July 2022. Built in 1934, the 12,873-seater stadium, which has played host to numerous historic football matches involving the - [PFF U19: Central Visayas FA, ZAMBASULTA claim slots to National Group Stage](https://pff.org.ph/pff-u19-central-visayas-fa-zambasulta-claim-slots-to-national-group-stage/) - Two more teams in Central Visayas FA and Zamboanga-Basilan-Sulu-Tawi-tawi FA secured their place in PFF U19 Boys National Championship - Division 2 National Group Stage following the conclusion of Group E and Group F, while Group H teams began their campaign Wednesday 22 June 2022. Group E Negros Oriental-Siquijor RFA 3-0 Eastern Visayas RFA NOSIRFA - [PFF U19: Central Visayas, Kaya FC-Iloilo maintain advantage in Group E; PAZSSRFA and ZAMBASULTA level on points in Group F](https://pff.org.ph/pff-u19-central-visayas-kaya-fc-iloilo-maintain-advantage-in-group-e-pazssrfa-and-zambasulta-level-on-points-in-group-f/) - The second day of Regional Groups E and F matches in the PFF U19 Boys National Championship Second Division all saw two teams from each group trying to battle their way for a spot in the National Group Stage last Monday 20 June 2022. Group E Central Visayas FA 2-1 Negros Oriental-Siquijor RFA Central Visayas - [MIMAROPA RFA seals PFF U19 National Group Stage berth](https://pff.org.ph/mimaropa-rfa-seals-pff-u19-national-group-stage-berth/) - Mindoro-Marinduqe-Romblon-Palawan RFA became the fourth team to advance to the PFF U19 Boys National Championship - Second Division National Group Stage after a 6-1 win over RFA of Camarines Norte, last Sunday 19 June 2022 at the Eco Field in Daet, Camarines Norte. MIMAROPA finished Group D with nine points followed by Central Bicol RFA - [Second PFF ‘C’ Diploma Blended Course held in Carmona, Cavite](https://pff.org.ph/second-pff-c-diploma-blended-course-held-in-carmona-cavite/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) successfully conducted the second PFF ‘C’ Diploma Blended Course last 13-19 June 2022 in Carmona, Cavite. The course was also the second part of the PFF ‘C’ Diploma Blended Course that was conducted virtually in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. The PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite - [Republic of Ireland WNT 1-0 Philippines WNT](https://pff.org.ph/republic-of-ireland-wnt-1-0-philippines-wnt/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team kicked off their preparations for the AFF Women’s Championship 2022 with a 0-1 loss to the Republic of Ireland, Sunday at the Bellis Field in Antalya, Turkey. Lily Agg’s 37th minute strike off the rebound was the lone difference in the match between the Filipinas and 27th ranked Republic of - [PFF U19: Visayas and Mindanao Groups kicks off in Cebu, Lanao del Norte; MIMAROPA all but secures qualification in Group D](https://pff.org.ph/pff-u19-visayas-and-mindanao-groups-kicks-off-in-cebu-lanao-del-norte-mimaropa-all-but-secures-qualification-in-group-d/) - The race for Division 1 promotion turned up a notch as Group E and Group F of the PFF U19 Boys National Championship 2022 - Second Division kicked off Saturday at the Cebu City Sports Complex in Cebu City and at the Mindanao Civic Center in Tubod, Lanao del Norte. Group D at the Eco - [Palestine 4-0 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/palestine-4-0-philippines/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team’s chances of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 were dashed following a 4-0 loss to Palestine, Tuesday 14 June 2022 at the MFF Stadium in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The result saw the Philippines finish their qualifying campaign in second place with four points. The Azkals’ qualification to the Asian Cup, - [United City, Ilocos Sur, Stallion Laguna advance to PFF U19 Division 2 National Round](https://pff.org.ph/united-city-ilocos-sur-stallion-laguna-advance-to-pff-u19-division-2-national-round/) - The race for First Division promotion saw three teams from Luzon in United City FC, Ilocos Sur FA, and Stallion Laguna FC all sealing their places in the PFF U19 Boys National Championship 2022 - Second Division National Group Stage following the conclusion of the Regional Groups A, B, and C last Saturday, 11 June - [Mongolia 0-1 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/mongolia-0-1-philippines/) - Gerrit Holtmann made it a debut to savor. The forward scored the winner in the 93rd minute to lift the Philippines to a 1-0 win over Mongolia in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers last Saturday, 11 June 2022 at the MFF Stadium in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Holtmann, who only joined the team last Thursday, rifled - [Philippines 0-0 Yemen](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-0-0-yemen/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team settled for a scoreless draw against Yemen in their opening match in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers Wednesday at the MFF Stadium in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Despite dominating the match in terms of possession, the Azkals were unable to find the breakthrough. Chances from Oliver Bias, Kenshiro Daniels, and Bienvenido - [PFF U19 Second Division kicks off in Luzon](https://pff.org.ph/pff-u19-second-division-kicks-off-in-luzon/) - Following the conclusion of the First Division last Saturday 04 June 2022, the race for national supremacy now shifts in the second division as the Luzon qualifiers kicked off today 07 June 2022 in Tarlac Recreational Park in San Jose, Tarlac, Quirino Stadium in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, and Biñan Football Stadium in Biñan, Laguna. Group - [Philippines MNT squad for AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-mnt-squad-for-afc-asian-cup-2023-qualifiers/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has called up 24 players to comprise the lineup for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers - Group B to be held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 08-14 June 2022. The Azkals open their qualifying campaign against Yemen on 08 June, hosts Mongolia on 11 June, and Palestine on 14 June. - [NEGROS OCCIDENTAL CROWNED PFF U19 BOYS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS](https://pff.org.ph/negros-occidental-crowned-pff-u19-boys-national-champions/) - Kyle Alipoon’s extra-time winner seals Negros Occidental FA's fate as the best Under-19 team in the Philippines at the conclusion of the PFF U19 Boys National Championship - First Division. Negros Occidental FA cemented their place as the kings of the PFF Under-19 Boys National Championship - First Division after a thrilling 1-0 extra-time win - [PFF hosts Futsal and Beach Soccer Referee Instructors Course in Zambales](https://pff.org.ph/pff-hosts-futsal-and-beach-soccer-referee-instructors-course-in-zambales/) - The Philippine Football Federation successfully conducted the PFF Futsal and Beach Soccer Referee Instructors last 25-29 May 2022 in Olongapo City, Zambales. A total of ten (10) participants attended the course where they learned the latest in Futsal and Beach Soccer refereeing which will greatly benefit the Regional Football Associations as they develop their own - [ELEVEN TEAMS TO COMPETE IN AFF WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 PHILIPPINES](https://pff.org.ph/eleven-teams-to-compete-in-aff-womens-championship-2022-philippines/) - The Philippine Football Federation conducted the official draw for the ASEAN Football Federation Women’s Championship 2022 to be held on 4-17 July 2022. A total of eleven (11) ASEAN Member Associations will compete in the regional competition. Slots in the two groupings were decided during the official draw ceremony held Saturday 28 May 2022 in - [Thomas Dooley returns as Azkals Head Coach](https://pff.org.ph/thomas-dooley-returns-as-azkals-head-coach/) - The Philippine Football Federation has announced the appointment of Thomas Dooley as head coach of the Men's National Team. Dooley will be taking charge of the team that will see action in AFC Asian Cup qualifying from June 8 to 14 in Mongolia. "I'm honored to take responsibility to bring the team back where they - [Final Four cast complete in PFF U19 First Division](https://pff.org.ph/final-four-cast-complete-in-pff-u19-first-division/) - The final four teams in the PFF U19 Boys National Championship 2022 First Division is set following the conclusion of the National Group Stage last Sunday 22 May 2022 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite and Tionko Football Grounds in Davao City, Davao del Sur. National Capital Region FA, Negros Occidental FA - [PFF Statement on PHI Men's National Team](https://pff.org.ph/pff-statement-on-phi-mens-national-team/) - The Philippine Football Federation has announced that Scott Cooper has stepped down as head coach of the men’s national team. PFF national teams’ committee chairman Dan Palami, who also manages the PMNT, expressed gratitude to Cooper for his contributions to the national team program which he handled shortly after the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. “We - [PFF officials celebrate PWNT’s bronze medal finish](https://pff.org.ph/pff-officials-celebrate-pwnts-bronze-medal-finish/) - Philippine Football Federation (PFF) officials were elated after the Philippine Women’s National Team clinched the Bronze Medal in the 31st Southeast Asian Games after a come from behind 2-1 win over Myanmar last Saturday 21 May 2022 at Cam Pha Stadium in Quang Ninh, Vietnam. Sarina Bolden and Quinley Quezada were on target in the - [NCR maintain perfect record in Group A; Iloilo and Davao-South settle for a draw](https://pff.org.ph/ncr-maintain-perfect-record-in-group-a-iloilo-and-davao-south-settle-for-a-draw/) - National Capital Region FA collected its third straight win in Group A while Iloilo FA and Davao-South RFA missed on gaining ground on their Group B rivals in the fourth day of the PFF U19 Boys National Championship 2022 First Division at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite and Tionko Football Grounds in - [Myanmar 1-2 Philippines - Filipinas claim first SEA Games medal in 37 years](https://pff.org.ph/myanmar-1-2-philippines-filipinas-claim-first-sea-games-medal-in-37-years/) - CAM PHA - The Philippine Women’s National Team leaned on a sensational second half comeback to defeat Myanmar, 2-1, in the Bronze Medal match of Women’s Football competition in the 31st Southeast Asian Games. Second half goals from Sarina Bolden and Quinley Quezada in the 73rd and 76th minutes gave the Philippines its first medal - [NCR, NOFA maintain unbeaten slate; SOCSARGEN upsets Davao-South](https://pff.org.ph/ncr-nofa-maintain-unbeaten-slate-socsargen-upsets-davao-south/) - National Capital Region FA strengthened their lead in Group A while the race in Group B intensifies as the PFF U19 Boys National Championship First Division approaches the business end of the group stages. Group A Southeast Luzon Masbate RFA 1-5 Negros Occidental FA Negros Occidental FA made it two wins out of two after - [Thailand 3-0 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/thailand-3-0-philippines/) - CAM PHA, Vietnam - The Philippine Women’s National Team’s hopes of claiming a first-ever gold medal in the 31st Southeast Asian Games was dashed after a 0-3 loss to Thailand in the semi-final match last Wednesday at the Cam Pha Stadium. The result saw the Filipinas miss out on final of the SEA Games Women’s - [Three teams secure victory in PFF U19 Day 2](https://pff.org.ph/three-teams-secure-victory-in-pff-u19-day-2/) - Southeast Luzon Masbate RFA, Davao-South RFA, and Negros Occidental FA all collected wins in the second day of the PFF U19 Boys National Championship First Division Group Stage at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite, and Tionko Football Grounds in Davao City, Davao Del Sur. Group A Cordillera RFA 1-3 Southeast Luzon Masbate - [Philippines U23 0-4 Indonesia U23](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-u23-0-4-indonesia-u23/) - The Philippine Under-23 Men's National Team's hopes for a semifinal berth in the 31st Southeast Asian Games were dashed after a 0-4 loss to Indonesia last Friday 13 May 2022 at Phu Tho Stadium in Viet Tri, Vietnam. Needing to secure a win to have a chance to qualify for the knockout stages, the Philippines - [NCRFA, SOCSARGEN RFA score big wins in PFF U19 opener](https://pff.org.ph/ncrfa-socsargen-rfa-score-big-wins-in-pff-u19-opener/) - National Capital Region FA, Laguna-Cavite RFA, SOCSARGEN RFA, and Davao-South RFA all notched wins in the opening day of the PFF U19 Boys National Championship First Division on Saturday 14 May 2022 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite and Tionko Football Grounds in Davao City, Davao del Sur. Group A Southeast Luzon - [PFF U19 Boys National Championship First Division starts Saturday](https://pff.org.ph/pff-u19-boys-national-championship-first-division-starts-saturday/) - The PFF U19 Boys National Championship National Group Stage is set to kickoff this Saturday 14 May 2022 in both the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite and Tionko Football Field in Davao City, Davao del Sur. The first set of fixtures sees Laguna-Cavite RFA battle Cordillera RFA in the first game and South - [Vietnam 2-1 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/vietnam-2-1-philippines/) - CAM PHA - The Philippine Women’s National Team yielded to hosts Vietnam, 1-2, in their Group A clash in the 31st Southeast Asian Games, Wednesday 11 May 2022 at the Cam Pha Stadium. It was the Philippines’ first loss in the competition after defeating Cambodia, 5-0, last Monday, 09 May 2022 Tahnai Annis’ 15th minute - [Myanmar U23 3-2 Philippines U23](https://pff.org.ph/myanmar-u23-3-2-philippines-u23/) - The Philippine Under-23 Men’s National Team suffered a setback in their 31st Southeast Asian Games campaign following a 2-3 loss to Myanmar last Tuesday 10 May 2022 at the Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho, Vietnam. Two first half goals from Jovin Bedic set the Philippines to a memorable win over Myanmar after going a - [Philippines 5-0 Cambodia](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-5-0-cambodia/) - CAM PHA - The Philippine Women’s National Team banked on a strong second half performance to hammer Cambodia, 5-0, in their opening match in the 31st Southeast Asian Games Group A at Cam Pha Stadium. Isabella Flanigan opened the scoring in the 27th minute, but it was in the second half where the Filipinas flicked - [Filipinas squad for the 31st Southeast Asian Games](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-squad-for-the-31st-southeast-asian-games/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has called up 20 players to the Philippine Women’s National Team (PWNT) for the 31st Southeast Asian Games which will be held in Hanoi, Vietnam from 09-21 May 2022. The Philippines are in Group A with Cambodia and hosts Vietnam. Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, and Singapore comprise Group B. The Filipinas - [Filipinas face Cambodia in SEAG opener](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-face-cambodia-in-seag-opener/) - CAM PHA – The Philippine Women’s National Team looks to build on its recent success as it vies in the 31st Southeast Asian Games women’s football competition starting Monday here. The Filipinas who qualified for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time after reaching the semifinals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in - [Vietnam U23 0-0 Philippines U23](https://pff.org.ph/vietnam-u23-0-0-philippines-u23/) - The Philippine Under-23 Men’s National Team mounted an inspired defensive performance to condemn hosts Vietnam to a 0-0 draw Sunday, 08 May 2022, at the Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho, Vietnam. Coach Norman Fegidero’s side relied on the defensive performance from Quincy Kammeraad, Christian Rontini, Enrique Linares, and Jaime Rosquillo to claim a famous - [Youth Football returns with staging of PFF U19 Boys National Championship](https://pff.org.ph/youth-football-returns-with-staging-of-pff-u19-boys-national-championship/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) will stage its first youth competition since the onset of the pandemic, the PFF U19 Boys National Championship, which kicks off on 14 May 2022 in Carmona, Cavite and Davao City, Davao del Sur. With the successful organization of the PFF U15 Boys National Championship in 2019, the PFF saw - [Opening win just the start for the Philippines U23 MNT](https://pff.org.ph/opening-win-just-the-start-for-the-philippines-u23-mnt/) - Buoyed by a solid performance over Timor-Leste to open their account in the 31st Southeast Asian Games, the Philippine Under-23 Men’s National Team hopes that the win serves as motivation as the team continues its campaign in Vietnam. Goals from Christian Rontini, Dennis Chung, Jovin Bedic, and Oskari Kekkonen lifted the Philippines to a 4-0 - [Philippines U23 4-0 Timor-Leste U23](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-u23-4-0-timor-leste-u23/) - The Philippine Under-23 Men’s National Team opened their SEA Games campaign with a convincing 4-0 win over Timor-Leste, Friday 06 May 2022 at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho, Vietnam. Christian Rontini, Dennis Chung, Jovin Bedic, and Oskari Kekkonen were all on target for Norman Fegidero’s side, which collected their first three points in Group - [Philippines Under-23 squad for the 31st Southeast Asian Games](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-under-23-squad-for-the-31st-southeast-asian-games/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) announces the Philippines Under-23 Men's National Team that will compete in the 31st Southeast Asian Games Men’s Under-23 Football Competition to be held from 06-22 May 2022 in Vietnam. The Philippines were drawn in Group A together with hosts Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Timor-Leste. The group stage matches will be - [Tough challenge await Philippines U23 in the SEA Games](https://pff.org.ph/tough-challenge-await-philippines-u23-in-the-sea-games/) - Drawn against strong opposition in the 31st Southeast Asian Games, the Philippine Men’s Under-23 National look to cause a surprise when they begin their campaign against Timor-Leste this Friday 06 May 2022 in Phu Tho, Vietnam. With Group A consisting of defending champion Vietnam, runners up Indonesia, Myanmar, and Timor-Leste, head coach Norman Fegidero hopes - [FIFA launches tender for media rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-launches-tender-for-media-rights-to-fifa-womens-world-cup-2023/) - FIFA announced that it has launched an invitation to tender (ITT) for the sale of media rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ in selected territories across Asia beginning Thursday, 28 April 2022. The sale of media rights is available in the following territories namely the Philippines, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Chinese - [PFF conducts Instructors’ Course for 2022](https://pff.org.ph/pff-conducts-instructors-course-for-2022/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) successfully conducted the PFF Instructors’ Course for 2022 from 30 March - 12 April 2022 in Carmona, Cavite. The course aimed to evaluate the PFF’s coaching programs, to understand the trends in coaching education, and to set the direction of coaches development in the country. The coaching mentor was PFF - [Philippines WNT 7-2 Fiji](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-wnt-7-2-fiji/) - Three players, led by captain Tahnai Annis, bagged a brace as the Philippines drubbed Fiji, 7-,2, last Thursday in the first of two friendly matches between the two countries at the Western Sydney Wanderers field in Sydney, Australia. Quinley Quezada, who celebrated her 25th birthday Thursday, and Anicka Castañeda also scored twice for the Filipinas, - [Filipinas head to Australia for SEA Games preparations](https://pff.org.ph/filipinas-head-to-australia-for-sea-games-preparations/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team (PWNT) will go by the name “Filipinas” from now on. With the team’s long and challenging buildup to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup about to start, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) confirmed the decision to exclusively use “Filipinas” to identify the team that will be making its debut in - [Filipino Youth Players participate in JENESYS Youth Sports Exchange webinar](https://pff.org.ph/filipino-youth-players-participate-in-jenesys-youth-sports-exchange-webinar/) - The development of the youth football players continues through the JENESYS Youth Sports Exchange webinar held last Saturday 26 March 2022. The webinar is part of the JENESYS program, in coordination with the Japan Football Association (JFA) and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), which aims to promote mutual understanding among youth players to foster - [Philippines WNT reach highest ranking](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-wnt-reach-highest-ranking/) - The Philippine Women's National Team continued its amazing rise, climbing 10 more places to its highest ever position of No. 54 in the latest FIFA rankings released Friday. Buoyed by a historic semifinal finish in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022, the Filipinas collected 1438.9 points, emerging as the biggest mover from among the - [PFF Coaching Courses for 2022](https://pff.org.ph/pff-coaching-courses-for-2022/) - As the country slowly eases its safe return to conduct football activities, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) announces the schedule of the PFF Coaching Certificate Courses offered this year. The coaching courses offered for the year are: PFF ‘C’ Coaching Certificate, PFF ‘B’ Diploma, and PFF ‘A’ Diploma. PFF will also offer specialized AFC coaching - [Philippines MNT to face Malaysia and Singapore in FAS Tri-Nations Series](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-mnt-to-face-malaysia-and-singapore-in-fas-tri-nations-series/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team will battle Southeast Asian neighbors Malaysia and Singapore in the FAS Tri-Nations Series to be held from 23-29 March 2022 in Singapore. The Philippines will face Malaysia on 23 March followed by Singapore on 29 March. Both matches will be played at the National Stadium. The tournament will be the - [PWNT gears up for upcoming competitions](https://pff.org.ph/pwnt-gears-up-for-upcoming-competitions-2/) - With several competitions lined up for the Philippine Women’s National Team this year, the extension of PWNT head coach Alen Stajcic’s contract with the team came at a perfect time. The 48-year-old Australian signed a contract extension with the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) last week which will see him lead the team until its maiden - [PFF retains Stajcic as PWNT braces for Women's World Cup buildup](https://pff.org.ph/pff-retains-stajcic-as-pwnt-braces-for-womens-world-cup-buildup/) - Australian coach Alen Stajcic, who guided the Philippine Women's National Team to a historic qualification to the FIFA Women's World Cup last month, has signed a new contract that will keep him and his staff with the PWNT until the 2023 Women's World Cup jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand. PWNT team manager Jefferson - [Philippines in Group B for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-in-group-b-for-afc-asian-cup-qualifiers/) - The Philippine Men's National Team was drawn to Group B in the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualifiers following the competition draw held Thursday, 24 February 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Philippines will face Palestine, Yemen, and hosts Mongolia in the single round qualifiers to be held from 08 until 14 June 2022 in - [PFF extends condolences on passing of former BOG member Carlos Cojuangco](https://pff.org.ph/pff-extends-condolences-on-passing-of-former-bog-member-carlos-cojuangco/) - MANILA - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) expresses its condolences on the passing of Hon. Carlos “Charlie” Cojuangco, who passed away last Tuesday, 22 February 2022. PFF officials led by president Mariano Araneta Jr. and general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes paid tribute to the contributions of Mr. Cojuangco to the sport, particularly in Negros Occidental. - [AFF U23: Philippines 2-1 Brunei Darussalam](https://pff.org.ph/aff-u23-philippines-2-1-brunei-darussalam/) - PHNOM PENH - The Philippine Under-23 National Team ended their AFF U23 Championship 2022 campaign with a 2-1 win over Brunei Darussalam last Sunday 20 February 2022 at the Prince Stadium. Second half goals from Dennis Chung and Sandro Reyes handed the Philippines the three points, but missed out on a spot on the knockout - [AFF U23: Philippines 0-1 Cambodia](https://pff.org.ph/aff-u23-philippines-0-1-cambodia/) - PHNOM PENH - The Philippine Under-23 National Team endured a heartbreaking 0-1 defeat to Cambodia in the AFF U23 Championship 2022 last Thursday 17 February 2022 at the Morodok Techo National Stadium. Needing to get a result against the host to have a chance of qualifying to the next round, the Philippines came undone with - [AFF U23: Timor-Leste 2-2 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/aff-u23-timor-leste-2-2-philippines/) - The Philippine Men’s Under-23 National Team claimed a vital 2-2 draw against Timor-Leste to kickstart their AFF U23 Championship 2022 campaign at the Morodok Techo Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Forward Ivan Ouano loomed large for the Philippines with two goals from either half to force the draw and split the points between the two - [H.E. President Rodrigo Duterte praises PHI WNT](https://pff.org.ph/h-e-president-rodrigo-duterte-praises-phi-wnt/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team was praised by His Excellency President Rodrigo Roa Duterte following their historic FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification during the recently concluded AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022. In a message addressed to the team, President Duterte told the team how they have inspired the Filipino people to do their best - [PHI WNT earns praise from H.E. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte](https://pff.org.ph/phi-wnt-earns-praise-from-h-e-president-rodrigo-roa-duterte/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team and its manager Jefferson Cheng received a congratulatory message from His Excellency President Rodrigo Roa Duterte following the team’s historic campaign in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 where they qualified for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023. “My most heartfelt congratulations to the Philippine - [Philippines Men’s U23 to compete in AFF U23 Championship 2022](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-mens-u23-to-compete-in-aff-u23-championship-2022/) - The Philippine Men’s Under-23 national team are set to compete in the upcoming AFF U23 Championship 2022 which will be held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 14-26 February 2022. The Philippines is grouped with hosts Cambodia, Timor-Leste, and Brunei Darussalam in Group A with matches to be played at the Morodok Techo National Stadium and - [Philippine Women’s National Team gets fitting welcome](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-womens-national-team-gets-fitting-welcome/) - Days after finishing their historic AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 campaign, the Philippine Women’s National Team were given a fitting welcome by all stakeholders last Sunday. Speaking during the event, PFF president Mariano Araneta Jr., general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes, and team manager Jefferson Cheng thank the team, for their hard work and sacrifice to - [Philippine Women’s National Team arrive in Manila after historic WAC 2022](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-womens-national-team-arrive-in-manila-after-historic-wac-2022/) - Members of the Philippine Women’s National Team arrived in two batches last Friday and Saturday following their historic AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 campaign, which saw them qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in dramatic fashion. Coached by Australian Alen Stajcic, the team collected three wins during their run in the competition, against - [WAC 2022 Broadcast Announcement: Philippines’ semifinal match vs Korea Republic live on One Sports](https://pff.org.ph/wac-2022-broadcast-announcement-philippines-semifinal-match-vs-korea-republic-live-on-one-sports/) - WAC 2022 Broadcast Announcement: Philippines’ semifinal match vs Korea Republic live on One Sports Following the Philippine Women’s National Team’s historic qualification to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, last Sunday, the Philippine Football Federation is pleased to announce the airing of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 semifinal match between the Philippine Women’s National - [WAC 2022: Korea Republic 2-0 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/wac-2022-korea-republic-2-0-philippines/) - PUNE - The Philippine Women’s National Team finished their memorable AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 campaign yielding to Korea Republic, 2-0, Thursday afternoon at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex. First half goals from Cho So Hyun and Son Hwayeon denied the Philippines a place in the Women’s Asian Cup final. However with the FIFA - [PFF officials laud Women’s World Cup Qualification](https://pff.org.ph/pff-officials-laud-womens-world-cup-qualification/) - Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president Mariano Araneta, Jr. and general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes hailed the Philippine Women’s National Team’s historic feat of qualifying to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 after dispatching Chinese Taipei, 4-3 in penalty shootout last night at the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Complex in Pune, India. Olivia McDaniel loomed large in - [WAC 2022: Chinese Taipei 1-1 (3-4 PSO) Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/wac-2022-chinese-taipei-1-1-3-4-pso-philippines/) - PUNE - The Philippines Women’s National Team clinched their place to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 after a pulsating 4-3 penalty shoot out win over Chinese Taipei at the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex. Sarina Bolden netted the winning penalty, but it was Olivia McDaniel who loomed large during the shootout with two key - [WAC 2022: Philippines 6-0 Indonesia](https://pff.org.ph/wac-2022-philippines-6-0-indonesia/) - PUNE - The Philippine Women’s National Team moved closer to a spot in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 after securing a 6-0 victory over fellow Southeast Asian squad Indonesia in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 Thursday night at the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex. A second half brace from captain Tahnai Annis and - [WAC 2022 Broadcast announcement: Philippines' quarterfinals match vs Chinese Taipei live on One Sports](https://pff.org.ph/wac-2022-broadcast-announcement-philippines-quarterfinals-match-vs-chinese-taipei-live-on-one-sports/) - The Philippine Football Federation is pleased to announce its partnership with Eleven Sports and Cignal TV for the airing of the Women’s AFC Asian Cup 2022 quarterfinal match between the Philippines Women’s National Team and Chinese-Taipei. The match at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune, India is scheduled at 10 p.m. Philippine time - [WAC 2022: Philippines 0-4 Australia](https://pff.org.ph/wac-2022-philippines-0-4-australia/) - MUMBAI - Against one of the tournament’s top sides, the Philippine Women’s National Team showed its grit and resilience in a 0-4 defeat to Australia in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 at the Mumbai Football Arena. Hardly given a chance, the Filipinas fought the Matildas to a stalemate in the opening half before Australia's - [Stajcic: Job far from finished in WAC](https://pff.org.ph/stajcic-job-far-from-finished-in-wac/) - NAVI MUMBAI – Philippines coach Alen Stajcic was quick to temper the euphoria from the 1-0 win over Thailand last Friday night, stressing the fact that the task is far from over for his team in the Women’s AFC Asian Cup 2022 here. Stajcic said his players cannot get carried away by their historic achievement, - [Match official Albano gets WAC appointment](https://pff.org.ph/match-official-albano-gets-wac-appointment/) - Members of the Philippine Women’s National Team are not the only ones representing the country in the ongoing AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 here in India. FIFA Assistant Referee Merlo Albano, a former national team player herself, is among the 32 female match officials appointed by AFC for the 12 country competition. An experienced assistant - [WAC 2022: Thailand 0-1 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/wac-2022-thailand-0-1-philippines/) - NAVI MUMBAI – Chandler McDaniel struck nine minutes from time as the Philippines ended its long losing spell to Thailand with a thrilling 1-0 victory last Friday night in Group B of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 at DY Patil Stadium here. What looked like a speculative effort from McDaniel turned out to be - [PWNT braces for WAC challenge, eyes World Cup spot](https://pff.org.ph/pwnt-braces-for-wac-challenge-eyes-world-cup-spot/) - NAVI MUMBAI, India – Having hurdled so many challenges just to get here, the Philippine Women’s National Team is hoping to make the most out of this campaign in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 that kicks off on Thursday. The PWNT won’t be seeing action until Friday when it clashes with regional powerhouse Thailand - [Philippines squad named for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-squad-named-for-afc-womens-asian-cup-2022/) - The stage is set for the Philippine Women’s National Team as it seeks World Cup qualification in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022, which kicks off on 20 January 2022 in India. The Philippines take on Thailand, Australia, and Indonesia in Group B with matches to be played in Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, and Pune. - [Philippines WNT in highest FIFA Women’s Ranking at 64th in the world](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-wnt-in-highest-fifa-womens-ranking-at-64th-in-the-world/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team received a massive boost ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 when it reached its highest FIFA Women’s Ranking of 64th last Friday, 10 December 2021. The rise in the rankings was the result of the Women’s National Team’s successful Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers run last September 2021, - [AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 - Philippines 1-2 Singapore](https://pff.org.ph/aff-suzuki-cup-2020-philippines-1-2-singapore/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team absorbed their first loss in the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 after yielding to hosts Singapore, 1-2, last night at the National Stadium. Amin Nazari’s 69th minute goal, from a header off a Kevin Ingreso corner, was the lone consolation for the Azkals after Singapore scored two quickfire goals from Hariss - [Philippines begin AFF Suzuki Cup campaign against Singapore](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-begin-aff-suzuki-cup-campaign-against-singapore/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team embark on their journey in the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 when they face tournament hosts Singapore today, 08 December 2021 at the Singapore National Stadium. The Philippines is in Group A and will face 5-time winner Thailand, Myanmar, Timor-Leste and tournament hosts Singapore. Group B, on the other hand, is - [PFF Advisory: Ritchie Baldeviso, 34, and Rhea Baldeviso, 32](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-ritchie-baldeviso-34-and-rhea-baldeviso-32/) - The Philippine Football Federation, together with its officials and staff, join the Philippine football community in mourning the loss of PFF referees Ritchie and Rhea Baldeviso who passed away due to a vehicular accident on Thursday, 18 November 2021. Ritchie and Rhea were both PFF Category 1 Referees under the Football Association of Rizal (FAR. - [PFF Club Licensing issues decisions on AFC Club Licensing Applicants](https://pff.org.ph/pff-club-licensing-issues-decisions-on-afc-club-licensing-applicants/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Club Licensing Unit has issued the AFC club licenses to four (4) Philippines Football League (PFL) clubs that have expressed their intent to compete in AFC Club Competitions 2022. The four clubs that applied for an AFC license were: Kaya FC-Iloilo, Mendiola FC 1991, Stallion Laguna FC, and United City - [Former PFF president Henri Kahn, 69](https://pff.org.ph/former-pff-president-henri-kahn-69/) - The Philippine Football Federation, its officials and staff, join the Philippine football community in mourning the loss of former PFF president Henri Kahn, who passed away last Saturday, 06 November 2021. An ardent promoter of the beautiful game, Mr. Kahn served as PFF president from 1986 until 1989 where he built up and oversaw the - [Tough road ahead for PWNT in AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022](https://pff.org.ph/tough-road-ahead-for-pwnt-in-afc-womens-asian-cup-india-2022/) - The Philippines faces a tough road to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after landing in Group B with former AFC Women’s Asian Cup champion Australia and Southeast Asian countries Thailand and Indonesia in the 2022 Women's Asian Cup in India. The draw held last Thursday also saw host India in Group A with China, - [Alen Stajcic named as Philippine Women’s National Team Head Coach](https://pff.org.ph/alen-stajcic-named-as-philippine-womens-national-team-head-coach/) - Former Australian Women's National Team Head Coach Alen Stajcic to lead the Philippine Women’s National Team in the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022. MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has appointed Australian coach Alen Stajcic as head coach of the Philippine Women’s National Team (PWNT). One of the most accomplished women’s - [Philippine Men’s Under-23 lineup for AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-mens-under-23-lineup-for-afc-u23-asian-cup-qualifiers/) - The Philippine Men’s Under-23 National Team will compete in the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2022 Qualifiers scheduled this coming 25-31 October 2021 in Singapore. The Philippines is in Group H and will face defending champions Korea Republic, hosts Singapore, and Timor-Leste at the Jalan Besar Stadium. [table id=31 /] Twenty-three (23) players (born after January - [Philippine WNT’s qualification to AFC Women’s Asian Cup recognized by stakeholders](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-wnts-qualification-to-afc-womens-asian-cup-recognized-by-stakeholders/) - The success of the Philippine Women’s National Team in the recently concluded AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers earned the plaudits of the football community. The Philippines posted identical 2-1 victories over Nepal and Hong Kong to qualify as Group F winners for the 12-team AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022, which also serves as the - [PFF Advisory: Invitation to submit bids for the Construction of New PFF Headquarters](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-invitation-to-submit-bids-for-the-construction-of-new-pff-headquarters/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) invites all interested contractors for the CP-01 General Construction Works with MEFPS for the proposed PFF office building in Carmona, Cavite. Interested contractors must possess the following: Current Philippine Contractors Association Board (PCAB) license of at least Category A and classification of general engineering and general building; Have at least - [Singapore to host AFF Suzuki Cup 2020](https://pff.org.ph/singapore-to-host-aff-suzuki-cup-2020/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team will head to Singapore this coming December after the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) confirmed that the city state will host the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 during the virtual AFF Council Meeting held last Tuesday 28 September 2021. Singapore was chosen among the five ASEAN nations that expressed interest to host - [First PFF Club Webinar focuses on Anti-Doping and Laws of the Games amendments](https://pff.org.ph/first-pff-club-webinar-focuses-on-anti-doping-and-laws-of-the-games-amendments/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) organized its first club education program for Philippines Football League (PFL) clubs through an online webinar last Friday, 24 September 2021. This is the first part of the educational series that PFF will conduct for the seven PFL participating clubs and will cover a number of key topics that focus - [Report: Philippines 2-1 Hong Kong](https://pff.org.ph/report-philippines-2-1-hong-kong/) - The Philippines hammered out a narrow 2-1 win over Hong Kong last Friday to clinch a second straight AFC Women’s Asian Cup appearance. Making only her second appearance for the Philippines, Chandler McDaniel struck the winner three minutes from time after Chung Pui Ki cancelled out Tahnai Annis’ goal early in the second half at - [Philippines in Group A for AFF Suzuki Cup 2020](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-in-group-a-for-aff-suzuki-cup-2020/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team’s were drawn in Group A to familiar oppositions in the 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup following the official draw ceremony held today 21 September 2021 in Singapore. The Azkals were drawn together with five-time champions Thailand, four-time winners Singapore, Myanmar, and the winner of the Qualifying Round between Brunei Darussalam and - [PFF Statement on broadcast of PHI WNT match](https://pff.org.ph/pff-statement-on-broadcast-of-phi-wnt-match/) - Due to the uncertainty of the satellite uplink supposed to be provided by the host of the group matches of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the match of the Philippine Women’s National Team against Nepal at 6 p.m. on Saturday, 18 September 2021, cannot be aired on the channels of our - [Report: Nepal 1-2 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/report-nepal-1-2-philippines/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team left it late to claim a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Nepal to put them on the cusp of qualifying to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 last Saturday 18 September 2021 at JAR Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. A goal down with only minutes remaining in regulation, Tahnai Annis - [PHI WNT seek Women’s Asian Cup Qualification](https://pff.org.ph/phi-wnt-seek-womens-asian-cup-qualification/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team hopes to make their stint in Uzbekistan a memorable one as the team embarks on their journey for their Women’s World Cup aspirations. The team arrived in Tashkent, Tuesday morning ahead of the start of the competition where they will face Nepal and Hong Kong for a spot to the - [PHI WNT all set for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/phi-wnt-all-set-for-afc-womens-asian-cup-2022-qualifiers/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team mark their return to competition as they vie for a place in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 through the qualifiers which kicks off on 18 September 2021 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The Philippines, ranked 68th in the FIFA Rankings, is in Group F and will face Nepal (ranked 101st) - [Sarina Bolden joins WE League side Chifure AS Elfen Saitama](https://pff.org.ph/sarina-bolden-joins-we-league-side-chifure-as-elfen-saitama/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team will have a second player to play in Japan’s WE League after Chifure AS Elfen Saitama announced the signing of forward Sarina Bolden for the upcoming season. Bolden, who scored in her Philippines debut against Jordan during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2018, was ecstatic when Saitama expressed their intent - [FIFA addresses mental health conditions with #ReachOut campaign](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-addresses-mental-health-conditions-with-reachout-campaign/) - FIFA, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), launched #ReachOut, a campaign designed to raise awareness on the symptoms of mental health conditions, encourage people to seek help when they need it, and take actions every day for better mental health. In spearheading the campaign, FIFA president Gianni Infantino stressed the campaign’s importance in - [Philippine Women’s National Team tryouts underway](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-womens-national-team-tryouts-underway/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team began their preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 qualifiers with the team tryouts, which started yesterday 04 August 2021 at Great Park Irvine in Irvine, California, USA. The player tryouts session is part of the team’s United States training camp in the buildup to the qualifiers scheduled - [PFF officials hail Nesthy Petecio’s silver medal triumph](https://pff.org.ph/pff-officials-hail-nesthy-petecios-silver-medal-triumph/) - PFF officials, as part of the Philippine delegation in Tokyo, witnessed boxer Nesthy Petecio claim a silver medal in the women’s featherweight division at the Tokyo Olympics yesterday. PFF president Mariano Araneta and general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes congratulated Petecio as she ended the country’s 25-year wait for a medal in boxing despite yielding to - [PFF First Instance Body issues decisions on applicant clubs](https://pff.org.ph/pff-first-instance-body-issues-decisions-on-applicant-clubs/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Club Licensing First Instance Body (FIB) convened to assess on the extraordinary applications of two clubs that have expressed interest to compete in the Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways Season 2021. After careful deliberation and evaluation, the FIB has issued a provisional PFF Club License to - [Inspiring Responsible Thinking webinar aims for positive change in the youth](https://pff.org.ph/inspiring-responsible-thinking-webinar-aims-for-positive-change-in-the-youth/) - The country’s AFC Youth Social Responsibility Ambassadors organized their second webinar, entitled "Inspiring Responsible Thinking" last 14 July 2021. This was the second webinar conducted by AFC ambassadors Cian Galsim, Rae Tolentino, and Mikaela Villacin, organized together with the Philippine Football Federation (PFF). The webinar is also part of the Aurora Ambassador’s Workshop Series where - [PHI WNT training camp to be held in the United States](https://pff.org.ph/phi-wnt-training-camp-to-be-held-in-the-united-states/) - With the target of reaching the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in sight, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) aims to strengthen its player pool of the Philippine Women’s National Team with a training camp and player tryouts set this August 2021 in Orange County, California, United States. The tryouts and training camp mark the team’s - [PFF officials laud Hidilyn Diaz’s golden triumph](https://pff.org.ph/pff-officials-laud-hidilyn-diazs-golden-triumph/) - Top Philippine Football Federation officials lauded the historic achievement of weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who ended the country’s 97-year wait for a gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics last Monday night. PFF president Mariano Araneta and PFF general secretary Edwin Gastanes, who are both part of the Philippine delegation in Tokyo, expressed elation over Diaz’s feat - [PFF Advisory: Paulino Alcantara’s Enshrinement Ceremony to the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-paulino-alcantaras-enshrinement-ceremony-to-the-philippine-sports-hall-of-fame/) - In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the sport, locally and internationally, Filipino football legend Paulino Alcantara will be enshrined to the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame. Born in Iloilo, Paulino Alcantara put the Philippines on the map with a Silver Medal finish in the 1917 Far Eastern Championship Games and his exploits for FC - [Marlon Maro appointed as Philippine Women’s National Team Head Coach](https://pff.org.ph/marlon-maro-appointed-as-philippine-womens-national-team-head-coach/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has named Marlon Maro as the head coach of the Philippine Women’s National Team. An AFC Pro Diploma holder, Maro’s appointment coincides with the team scaling greater heights in the last four years highlighted by the team’s qualification to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in 2018, the fourth place finishes - [Philippines Men's Under-23 in Group H for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2022 Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-mens-under-23-in-group-h-for-the-afc-u23-asian-cup-2022-qualifiers/) - The Philippine Men’s Under-23 National Team have been drawn to Group H following the conclusion of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 Qualifiers held last Friday 09 July 2021 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur. The Philippines, which were seeded in Pot 4, will face defending champions Korea Republic, Singapore, and Timor-Leste. The - [ACL2021 - Beijing FC 2-3 United City FC](https://pff.org.ph/acl2021-beijing-fc-2-3-united-city-fc/) - Philippines Football League champions United City FC dug deep to mount a second half comeback to defeat Chinese Super League side Beijing FC, 3-2, to secure their first AFC Champions League win last Thursday, 08 July 2021 at the Lokomotiv Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Goals from Mark Hartmann and Bienvenido Marañon handed United City a - [ACL2021 - Kaya FC-Iloilo 0-1 BG Pathum United](https://pff.org.ph/acl2021-kaya-fc-iloilo-0-1-bg-pathum-united/) - Kaya FC-Iloilo endured a late heartbreak following a 0-1 loss to Thai champions BG Pathum United in the AFC Champions League Group F last Thursday, 08 July 2021 at the BG Pathum Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Kaya pushed the Thai side to the limit, but Sarach Yooyen’s 83rd minute strike broke the spirit of the - [ACL2021 - Ulsan Hyundai 2-1 Kaya FC-Iloilo](https://pff.org.ph/acl2021-ulsan-hyundai-2-1-kaya-fc-iloilo/) - Jovin Bedic’s 47th minute equalizer was not enough for Kaya FC-Iloilo to steal a point against ten-man Ulsan Hyundai as the defending AFC Champions League winners came away with a slim 2-1 win in Group F last Monday, 05 July 2021 at the Pathum Thani Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Similar to their first encounter last - [ACL2021 - United City FC 0-2 Kawasaki Frontale](https://pff.org.ph/acl2021-united-city-fc-0-2-kawasaki-frontale/) - United City FC ensured that last week’s result was just a one-off affair in their 0-2 loss to Kawasaki Frontale in their second meeting in the AFC Champions League Group I last Monday, 05 July 2021 at the Lokomotiv Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Both sides were on the offensive in the first 15 minutes with - [ACL 2021 - Kawasaki Frontale 8-0 United City FC](https://pff.org.ph/acl-2021-kawasaki-frontale-8-0-united-city-fc-2/) - In the battle between the Philippines and Japanese league champions, it was J League side Kawasaki Frontale that sent Philippines Football League side United City FC to an 0-8 defeat in the AFC Champions League last Friday, 02 July 2021 at the Lokomotiv Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The Japanese side fired two goals in the - [ACL2021 - Kaya FC-Iloilo 0-3 Ulsan Hyundai](https://pff.org.ph/acl2021-kaya-fc-iloilo-0-3-ulsan-hyundai/) - In their foray against the defending AFC Champions League winners, Kaya FC-Iloilo fought a courageous effort against Ulsan Hyundai in a 0-3 loss last Friday, 02 July 2021 at the Pathum Thani Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Kaya started the match strong. Japanese midfielder Daizo Horikoshi came close to giving Kaya the early lead in the - [ACL2021 - Daegu FC 7-0 United City FC](https://pff.org.ph/acl2021-daegu-fc-7-0-united-city-fc/) - Philippines Football League champions United City FC were humbled by Korean side Daegu FC after a 0-7 defeat in the AFC Champions League Group I last night at the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. United City started the match strong but a defensive mishap in the 23rd minute gave Daegu the lead. Mike Ott almost - [ACL2021 - Kaya FC-Iloilo 0-5 Viettel FC](https://pff.org.ph/acl2021-kaya-fc-iloilo-0-5-viettel-fc/) - Kaya FC-Iloilo were unable to convert their chances as Vietnamese side Viettel FC dealt a 0-5 loss to the Filipino side in the AFC Champions League Group F last Tuesday 29 June 2021 at the Pathum Thani Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. It was Kaya’s second loss in the competition after yielding to BG Pathum United - [ACL2021 - BG Pathum United 4-1 Kaya FC-Iloilo](https://pff.org.ph/acl2021-bg-pathum-united-4-1-kaya-fc-iloilo/) - Philippines Football League side Kaya FC-Iloilo yielded their opening AFC Champions League group stage campaign with a 1-4 loss to Thai League 1 champions BG Pathum United last Saturday 26 June 2021 at the Pathum Thani Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Two goals each from both Teerasil Dangda and Diogo Luis Santo compounded Kaya to its - [ACL2021 - United City FC 1-1 Beijing FC](https://pff.org.ph/acl2021-united-city-fc-1-1-beijing-fc/) - PFL season 2020 champions United City FC missed out on a memorable first AFC Champions League win after settling for a 1-1 draw against Chinese side Beijing FC last Saturday 26 June 2021 at the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Midfielder and captain Stephan Schrock inspired United City to a 1-0 lead in the 28th - [Road to FIFA Women’s World Cup begins for Philippine Women’s National Team in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/road-to-fifa-womens-world-cup-begins-for-philippine-womens-national-team-in-afc-womens-asian-cup-qualifiers/) - The journey to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 begins anew for the Philippine Women’s National Team with the draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 qualifiers set for today, 24 June 2021. The Philippines, ranked 68th in the FIFA Women's World Rankings, will look to qualify for the Women’s Asian - [Philippines to face Hong Kong and Nepal in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-to-face-hong-kong-and-nepal-in-afc-womens-asian-cup-qualifiers/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team were drawn to Group F in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers draw ceremony held last Thursday, 24 June 2021 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Philippines, which were seeded in Pot 1 by virtue of their sixth placed finish in the AFC Women’s Asian - [Kaya FC-Iloilo seek AFC Champions League berth](https://pff.org.ph/kaya-fc-iloilo-seek-afc-champions-league-berth/) - Looking to join United City FC in the AFC Champions League group stages, Philippines Football League side Kaya FC-Iloilo battle Chinese side Shanghai Port FC in the play-off match tonight, 23 June 2021 at the Pathum Thani Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Kaya was originally scheduled to face Brisbane Roar of Australia in the preliminary round, - [Kaya FC-Iloilo qualifies to the AFC Champions League group stage](https://pff.org.ph/kaya-fc-iloilo-qualifies-to-the-afc-champions-league-group-stage/) - Philippines Football League side Kaya FC-Iloilo secured a memorable 1-0 win over Shanghai Port FC last night 23 June 2021 at the Pathum Thani Stadium, to book their place to the AFC Champions League group stages. Audie Menzie’s 16th minute header lifted Kaya to Group F of the competition where they will meet defending AFC - [Quinley Quezada signs for WE League club JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies](https://pff.org.ph/quinley-quezada-signs-for-we-league-club-jef-united-ichihara-chiba-ladies/) - Philippine Women’s National Team player Quinley Quezada has completed her move to JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies, which will compete in Japan’s first-ever women’s professional football league, the WE (Women Empowerment) League. Quezada was among the Filipina players nominated in March 2021 by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) as possible ASEAN player in the WE - [Philippines 1-1 Maldives](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-1-1-maldives/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team concluded its FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 campaign with a 1-1 draw against the Maldives last Tuesday 15 June 2021 at Sharjah Stadium here in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Already secured with a spot to the Asian Cup Final - [Philippines among the final 24 participants in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Final Round](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-among-the-final-24-participants-in-afc-asian-cup-qualifiers-final-round/) - Following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 matches, the Philippines are among the 22 out of 24 teams that will battle for the final 12 spots in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Final Stage. The Philippines finished their campaign in Group - [Kelme to sponsor the Philippine Men’s and Under-22/23 National Teams](https://pff.org.ph/kelme-to-sponsor-the-philippine-mens-and-under-22-23-national-teams/) - The Philippine Football Federation and the Azkals Foundation has secured a partnership with sports outfitter Kelme as the official outfitter of the Philippine Men’s National Team and Philippines Men’s Under-22/23 National Teams. Founded in 1960, Kelme has a vast portfolio of providing sponsorship teams such as the Spanish Olympic Team during the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Real Madrid in - [China PR 2-0 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/china-pr-2-0-philippines-2/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team yielded to China PR, 0-2, in the resumption of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualifiers last night at Sharjah Stadium. Two second half goals from China PR denied the Philippines a strong start in the centralized competition here in the United - [Philippine Men’s National Team all set for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-mens-national-team-all-set-for-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-qualifiers/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team return to competitive action for the three FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 matches which will be held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.. The Philippines currently sit in third place and will face China PR, Guam, and the Maldives beginning - [Philippine U19 Player Kieth Absalon, 21](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-u19-player-kieth-absalon-21/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) and its officials join the football community in mourning the loss of former Philippines Under-19 National Team player Kieth Absalon, who passed away this Sunday morning, 06 June 2021. News reports stated that Absalon, together with some relatives, were victims of a roadside explosion in Barangay Anas, Masbate City while - [Quinley Quezada and Sarina Bolden to sign for Japan’s WE League clubs](https://pff.org.ph/quinley-quezada-and-sarina-bolden-to-sign-for-japans-we-league-clubs/) - Philippine Women’s National Team players Quinley Quezada and Sarina Bolden are set to compete in Japan’s first-ever women’s professional football league, the WE (Women Empowerment) League, which kicks off this September 2021. The pair were among those nominated by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) as the country’s ASEAN player to the WE League last March - [PFF Advisory: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualifiers Round 2](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-afc-asian-cup-china-2023-preliminary-joint-qualifiers-round-2/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has been informed of the plan of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to hold the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 Group A matches to another location from Suzhou, China PR. The Philippine Men’s National Team was supposed to take - [PFF Advisory: Coverage of PHI-MNT matches in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-coverage-of-phi-mnt-matches-in-the-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-qualifiers/) - The three remaining matches of the Philippine Men’s National Team in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 will be shown LIVE on One Sports and One Sports+. The Philippines will face Guam, China PR, and the Maldives beginning 03 June 2021 in Suzhou, China - [PFF celebrates AFC Grassroots Day 2021](https://pff.org.ph/pff-celebrates-afc-grassroots-day-2021/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) joined 40 other Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) in celebration of the AFC Grassroots Day through an online webinar last Saturday, 15 May 2021. The AFC Grassroots Day is a key event across Asia in recognizing the efforts of the MAs in promoting grassroots football in their respective - [AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers draw ceremony postponed](https://pff.org.ph/afc-womens-asian-cup-qualifiers-draw-ceremony-postponed/) - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced that the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 draw, scheduled for 27 May 2022, is postponed until further notice. The postponement was due to the rising COVID-19 cases in India as well as across the continent taking into consideration the safety of all teams, players, officials, and other stakeholders. - [PHI MNT to hold Doha training camp beginning May 18](https://pff.org.ph/phi-mnt-to-hold-doha-training-camp-beginning-may-18/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team will hold their training camp on 18-30 May 2021 in Doha Qatar in preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 Group A matches scheduled for June 2021 in Suzhou, China PR. Qatar was the designated venue of - [Jorrel Aristorenas crowned first-ever PFF eTrophy Champion](https://pff.org.ph/jorrel-aristorenas-crowned-first-ever-pff-etrophy-champion/) - Former Philippine Men’s National Team player Jorrel Aristorenas was crowned the first-ever PFF eTrophy champion after stamping his class during the two-day competition which was held from 15-16 April 2021. Aristorenas, together with former Youth National Team player and tournament runner-up Renard Yu, will represent the Philippines in the upcoming FIFAe Nations Online Qualifiers which - [AFC Youth Social Responsibility Ambassadors organize webinar for youth players](https://pff.org.ph/afc-youth-social-responsibility-ambassadors-organize-webinar-for-youth-players/) - The country's three AFC Youth Social Responsibility ambassadors conducted their first-ever webinar for youth players entitled “#OnlyTogether will we play again” last 5 April 2021. The online webinar was held inline with the celebration of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. A total of 15 participants from the various Philippine Youth National - [PFF launches PFF eTrophy competition](https://pff.org.ph/pff-launches-pff-etrophy-competition/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) will launch its first ever online eFootball competition, the PFF eTrophy, this coming 15-16 April 2021. The competition will be an invitational event in its inaugural staging for 2021 with the PFF looking to expand next year to accommodate more players. For this year’s event, standouts from the Philippines Virtual - [PFF Instructors’ Course reinforces pool of local coaching instructors](https://pff.org.ph/pff-instructors-course-reinforces-pool-of-local-coaching-instructors/) - In preparation for the start of the PFF Coaching Certificate Courses for this year, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) conducted the PFF Instructors’ Course from 18-30 March 2021 via an online webinar. As one of the few AFC Member Associations to be conferred with the AFC Coaching Convention - ‘A’ Level Membership, PFF aims to - [Six PFF Coaching Courses scheduled for the first half of 2021](https://pff.org.ph/six-pff-coaching-courses-scheduled-for-the-first-half-of-2021/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) announces the schedule of the six (6) PFF Coaching Certificate Courses for the first half of the year. The coaching courses offered are: four (4) PFF ‘C’ Coaching Certificate courses, one (1) PFF ‘B’ Diploma, and one (1) PFF ‘A’ Diploma. The courses are under the auspices of the AFC - [Philippines Football League Season 2021 sets July 17 kickoff date](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-football-league-season-2021-sets-july-17-kickoff-date/) - The Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways is scheduled to kickoff on 17 July 2021. The PFL’s 2021 season was supposed to begin with the Copa Paulino Alcantara from April to May 2021 under a bubble format, but rising COVID-19 cases in the country, particularly in the National Capital Region and surrounding - [Grassroots Webinar Series 2021 provides valuable insights for coaches and teachers](https://pff.org.ph/grassroots-webinar-series-2021-provides-valuable-insights-for-coaches-and-teachers/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) concluded its Grassroots Webinar Series for coaches and teachers last Saturday, 20 March 2021. Over the past four weekends, participants were given a better understanding of the various PFF development programmes such as Women’s Football, Youth Football, and Futsal. In addition, participants were also briefed on the PFF Child Safeguarding - [Paulino Alcantara to be enshrined in the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame](https://pff.org.ph/paulino-alcantara-to-be-enshrined-in-the-philippine-sports-hall-of-fame/) - The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) announced on Friday, 12 March 2021 the enshrinement of Philippine footballing legend Paulino Alcantara to the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to the sport, locally and internationally. Alcantara joins nine other Philippine sporting icons in the fourth batch of enshrinees to the Hall of Fame. The - [FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Asian Qualifiers Group A to be played in China PR on June 2021](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-asian-qualifiers-group-a-to-be-played-in-china-pr-on-june-2021/) - Following close consultation with all the participating Member Associations, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on Friday, 12 March 2021, that the remaining fixtures in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 will be played in a centralised venue. China PR was confirmed as host - [PFF Advisory to its Member Associations on National Government Guidelines on Amateur Football](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-to-its-member-associations-on-national-government-guidelines-on-amateur-football/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has reiterated its directive to all of its Member Associations nationwide to comply with the guidelines or restrictions provided for by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) "Omnibus Guidelines in the Implementation of Community Quarantine in the Philippines", amended on 11 February 2021. Since football is a contact sport, PFF reminds - [AFC Anti-Doping webinar offers insights on worldwide anti-doping framework](https://pff.org.ph/afc-anti-doping-webinar-offers-insights-on-worldwide-anti-doping-framework/) - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), together with the FIFA Anti-Doping Unit, conducted a two-day webinar to strengthen the anti-doping knowledge of AFC Member Association medical practitioners held last 23-24 February 2021. The webinar gave an overview of the current trend in anti-doping as well as the best practices and tactics medical practitioners should follow in - [2nd QFA-AFF Digital Learning Seminar wraps up](https://pff.org.ph/2nd-qfa-aff-digital-learning-seminar-wraps-up/) - The Qatar Football Association (QFA) and the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), in partnership with the Josoor Institute, concluded their 2nd QFA-AFF Digital Learning Seminar which was held from 23-25 February 2021. The aim of the webinar was to raise awareness of - and to combat - fraud, match fixing, and illegal betting activities that distort - [PFF adopts Anti-Doping Policy for all competitions](https://pff.org.ph/pff-adopts-anti-doping-policy-for-all-competitions-2/) - In line with FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) commitment to continuously strive to keep football free from doping, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has crafted the PFF Anti-Doping Policy which will be applied to all individuals and competitions, particularly registered footballers in the country and participants in the domestic leagues beginning this year. - [Grassroots Online Webinars for 2021 kicks off on 27 February](https://pff.org.ph/grassroots-online-webinars-for-2021-kicks-off-on-27-february/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Grassroots Department will resume its PFF Grassroots Online Webinar Series beginning this Saturday, 27 February 2021. This is the continuation of the PFF’s grassroots online webinar series which was launched last year to serve as an avenue for PFF to reach to the various Regional Football Associations (RFAs) and conduct - [PFF Basic Futsal Referees Course conducted in CMORFA](https://pff.org.ph/pff-basic-futsal-referees-course-conducted-in-cmorfa/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), together with the Camiguin-Misamis Oriental Regional Football Association (CMORFA), successfully completed the PFF Basic Futsal Referees Course, which was conducted online last 20-21 February 2021. The course was the first referee development course conducted in the Camiguin-Misamis Oriental region following the admission of CMORFA as a PFF Member Association during - [Filipino referees accepted to the FIFA 2021 Refereeing List](https://pff.org.ph/filipino-referees-accepted-to-the-fifa-2021-refereeing-list/) - The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Referees Committee accepted the Philippine Football Federation’s (PFF) nomination of 12 referees to the FIFA 2021 Refereeing International List. FIFA annually publishes the global list of match officials who are eligible to officiate in international matches. The list is valid for one calendar year. Referee Meliton Pelayo of - [United City, Kaya to learn their fate in expanded AFC Club Competitions](https://pff.org.ph/united-city-kaya-to-learn-their-fate-in-expanded-afc-club-competitions/) - Philippines Football League clubs United City FC and Kaya FC-Iloilo mark their return to the Asian football scene in the AFC Champions League 2021 and the AFC Cup 2021 draw ceremonies scheduled on Wednesday, 27 January 2021. United City FC enter the competition as the first Filipino professional club to compete in the expanded AFC - [PH Women’s National Team achieves highest FIFA Ranking at No. 65](https://pff.org.ph/ph-womens-national-team-achieves-highest-fifa-ranking-at-no-65/) - The Philippines Women’s National Team gained its highest ever position at No. 65 in the latest FIFA Rankings released last 18 December 2020. The FIFA Women’s World Ranking is the world governing body’s quarterly ranking system for women’s national teams. The country’s previous best was at 67th last year on the back of two fourth - [AFF Shifts Suzuki Cup to December 2021](https://pff.org.ph/aff-shifts-suzuki-cup-to-december-2021/) - The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) announced Monday night that the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 will be held from 5 December 2021 to 1 January 2022. The tournament, which was originally scheduled to be played this year, was initially rescheduled for April-May 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic. However citing the health and safety of everyone - [JFA-PFF Grassroots Development Programme Webinar Series a resounding success](https://pff.org.ph/jfa-pff-grassroots-development-programme-webinar-series-a-resounding-success/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), through the support of Japan Football Association (JFA) formally concluded the JFA-PFF Grassroots Development Programme Webinar Series last Sunday, 6 December 2020. With amateur football activities still not permitted under the varying degrees of community quarantine restrictions around the country, the grassroots webinar served as an avenue for PFF to - [Tribute to the late Diego Maradona Launched](https://pff.org.ph/tribute-to-the-late-diego-maradona-launched/) - In memory of the late Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona, who passed away last 25 November 2020 at the age of 60, the Embassy of the Republic of Argentina in Manila, through the Department of Foreign Affairs, has prepared an online condolences book in honor of his life achievements as a football player and coach. - [17th PFF Congress formally approves biggest annual budget to spur football development](https://pff.org.ph/17th-pff-congress-formally-approves-biggest-annual-budget-to-spur-football-development/) - Looking ahead to further galvanize the growth of football next year, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Congress approved the budget for the year 2021 amounting to 268 million pesos during the Virtual 17th PFF Ordinary Congress conducted last Saturday 28 November 2020. The proposed budget, which was earlier approved by the PFF Board of Governors, - [Opening address of PFF president Mariano Araneta, Jr. in the 17th PFF Ordinary Congress](https://pff.org.ph/opening-address-of-pff-president-mariano-araneta-jr-in-the-17th-pff-ordinary-congress/) - To the members of the Philippine Football Federation, our officials – Vice President Joselito Piñol, General Secretary Edwin Gastanes, the PFF Board of Governors, Regional Football Associations Presidents and Representatives, Philippines Football League clubs, friends from the AFC – Nhodkeo Phawadee and Victoria Koh, good afternoon! First, I hope that you, as well as your - [PFF Board of Governors Member Domingo Baluyot, 62](https://pff.org.ph/pff-board-of-governors-member-domingo-baluyot-62/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), its officials and staff, offer their sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFF Board of Governors (BOG) Member Mr. Domingo Baluyot, who passed away on Tuesday, 24 November 2020. He was 62 years old. Baluyot first started out as a PFF Category 1 Referee officiating in the various - [PFF to assist member RFAs with COVID-19 Relief Program](https://pff.org.ph/pff-to-assist-member-rfas-with-covid-19-relief-program/) - Anticipating the return of amateur football nationwide, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has allocated a portion of the FIFA COVID-19 Relief Fund to PFF to aid Regional Football Associations (RFAs) in their efforts to resume activities and competitions in their respective territories. The COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered almost all football activities in the Philippines since - [Rudy Del Rosario, 51](https://pff.org.ph/rudy-del-rosario-51/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), its officials and staff, extends its condolences to the family and friends of former national team player Mr. Rudy del Rosario, who passed away at the age of 51 on Friday 20 November 2020. Del Rosario was a member of the Philippine Men’s National Team that competed in the 16th - [United City rule 2020 Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways](https://pff.org.ph/united-city-rule-2020-philippines-football-league-brought-to-you-by-qatar-airways/) - Showing its cohesion, class and quality, United City FC captured the title in the 2020 Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways last Friday (6 November 2020) at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Led by captain and Philippines international Stephan Schrock, United City won its first four matches of the - [Enrico Navarro, 53](https://pff.org.ph/enrico-navarro-53/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), its officials and staff join the entire Philippine football community in mourning the loss of Mr. Enrico Navarro, who passed away last Tuesday 27 October 2020. A sports administrator for most of his life, Navarro served as a board member of the former Cebu Football Association now named Central Visayas - [Grassroots Online Courses to be held from October-December 2020](https://pff.org.ph/grassroots-online-courses-to-be-held-from-october-december-2020/) - With the postponement of the yearly Regional Festival of Football, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) will be organising Webinars and Grassroots Online Courses nationwide for youth players, coaches, and Grassroots Development Officers (GDOs). The Grassroots webinars/online courses, which is supported by the Japan Football Association, will run from October to December 2020. The courses aim - [PFL Kicks Off on 25 October](https://pff.org.ph/pfl-kicks-off-on-25-october/) - The Philippines Football League (PFL) brought to you by Qatar Airways will open its fourth season on 25 October 2020 with three matches scheduled at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. The league kickoff is the culmination of the long preparation to ensure that professional football makes its return to national consciousness. “Everyone - [AFC Women’s Football Day Celebration](https://pff.org.ph/afc-womens-football-day-celebration/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) celebrated the AFC Women’s Football Day with an online webinar held last Saturday, 10 October 2020. The event honors all the involvement and contribution of women in football. The event was originally scheduled for March 2020, in line with the International Women’s Day, but was moved to a webinar due - [PFF Coaching Courses Shift to Blended Learning Approach](https://pff.org.ph/pff-coaching-courses-shift-to-blended-learning-approach/) - Considering the importance of continuing to produce quality coaches in the country even during the pandemic, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) will be offering PFF coaching license courses for the PFF ‘C’ Coaching Certificate and the PFF ‘B’ Diploma. With travel restrictions and face-to-face sessions not allowed, PFF has adopted a blended learning approach for - [AFF Resets Suzuki Cup from April-May 2021](https://pff.org.ph/aff-resets-suzuki-cup-from-april-may-2021/) - The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) announced that the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 will be held from 11 April to 08 May 2021, following the postponement of the tournament this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was taken with a firm intention to stage the competition in its full format – played on a - [70th FIFA Congress Highlights Football’s Safe Return](https://pff.org.ph/70th-fifa-congress-highlights-footballs-safe-return/) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino sent out a message of encouragement to all 211 of FIFA’s member associations (MAs) via videoconference in the recently concluded 70th FIFA Congress held last Friday, 18 September 2020. The FIFA Congress was the first ever gathering of all FIFA member associations to be held online brought on by the global - [GAB Conducts Inspection of PFF National Training Center](https://pff.org.ph/gab-conducts-inspection-of-pff-national-training-center/) - To ensure that the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite complies with the training protocols set in the Joint Administrative Order (JAO), officials from the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) conducted a venue inspection of the training center last Saturday, 05 September 2020. The inspection was done to ensure that the proper health and - [PFF Wraps Up PFL Referees Refresher Course 2020 for Visayas and Mindanao](https://pff.org.ph/pff-wraps-up-pfl-referees-refresher-course-2020-for-visayas-and-mindanao/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) finished its second online course with the PFL Referees Refresher Course 2020 for Visayas and Mindanao held last 28-30 August 2020. 18 PFF Referees and Assistant Referees and 5 PFF Referee Assessors from Visayas and Mindanao attended the online course for match officials eligible to officiate the Philippines Football League - [Decisions for PFL Season 2020 Issued](https://pff.org.ph/decisions-for-pfl-season-2020-issued/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Club Licensing First Instance Body (FIB) convened recently to assess the status of Global FC and the extraordinary application of Maharlika FC to participate in the Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways Season 2020. After evaluation, the FIB has issued a 90-day suspension of Global FC's PFF - [PFL Clubs Set to Return in AFC Cup 2020](https://pff.org.ph/pfl-clubs-set-to-return-in-afc-cup-2020/) - Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways (PFL) clubs Ceres-Negros FC and Kaya FC-Iloilo are set to return to continental action when the AFC Cup 2020 Group Stages resumes on 23-29 September 2020. The two PFL clubs have already played their first three matches of the group stages before the COVID-19 pandemic forced - [FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Asian Qualifiers Rescheduled for 2021](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-asian-qualifiers-rescheduled-for-2021/) - FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have decided that the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 fixtures, scheduled for the International Match Windows of October and November 2020, will be rescheduled to 2021. The fixtures were originally scheduled for the March and June - [PFF Conducts Online Courses with PFL Referees Refresher Course 2020 for Luzon](https://pff.org.ph/pff-conducts-online-courses-with-pfl-referees-refresher-course-2020-for-luzon/) - As the country continues to mitigate the effects of the COVID–19 pandemic, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) piloted the conducting of online development courses beginning with the PFL Online Referees Refresher Course 2020 for Luzon. The Referees Refresher Course, which was held from 8-10 August 2020, was the first PFF technical development course to be - [Ma. Cristina Ahorro, 63](https://pff.org.ph/ma-cristina-ahorro-63/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), its officials and staff, join the Philippine football community in mourning the loss of AFAP Administrator, Ms. Ma. Cristina “Nina” Ahorro, who passed away Tuesday, 04 August 2020. A long-serving employee of PFF for over 20 years, Ms. Ahorro had been facilitating the Youth and Women’s National Team preparations and - [PFF Advisory: Deferment of PFL Teams' Training Sessions](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-deferment-of-pfl-teams-training-sessions/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has deferred the start of the Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways (PFL) clubs’ training sessions at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite to the third week of August 2020 following the government’s decision to impose a Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) in the National - [FIFA President offers condolences to Alyana Bautista](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-president-offers-condolences-to-alyana-bautista/) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends of Alyana Bautista, who passed away last 23 July 2020. In a letter sent to Philippine Football Federation president and FIFA Council Member Mariano Araneta, Jr., Infantino stated: “Words seems inadequate to express the sadness we feel for this loss affecting Philippine football.” - [AFF Postpones AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 to 2021](https://pff.org.ph/aff-postpones-aff-suzuki-cup-2020-to-2021/) - The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) announced today that the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 will be postponed until 2021 in light of the rapidly deteriorating COVID-19 situation, regionally and globally. According to a statement released by AFF, the health and safety of the players, coaches, partners, fans and the public are of the highest priority, and - [PFF Welcomes the Signing of Joint Administrative Order](https://pff.org.ph/pff-welcomes-the-signing-of-joint-administrative-order/) - Philippine Football Federation (PFF) officials expressed gratitude after the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) between the Department of Health (DOH), Games and Amusements Board (GAB), and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) was signed Monday, 27 July 2020, paving way for the return to training of professional teams. The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) had initially approved the - [FIFA-ASEAN Launch Awareness Campaign to Promote Healthy and Active Lifestyle](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-asean-launch-awareness-campaign-to-promote-healthy-and-active-lifestyle/) - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and FIFA launched the #BeActive videos featuring Philippine Men's National Team goalkeeper Neil Etheridge and Philippine Women's National Team goalkeeper Inna Palacios as part of a joint campaign encouraging ASEAN citizens to lead a healthy and active lifestyle amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are diverse, but if we - [Alyana Bautista, 17](https://pff.org.ph/alyana-bautista-17/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), its officials and staff, join the Philippine football community in mourning the loss of Alyana Bautista, who passed away Thursday 23 July 2020. A graduate from Miriam High School, Bautista played in the PFF Women’s League 2019 for Nomads FC as a defender. She was also the younger sister of - [PFL Commissioner to Meet Global FC Management](https://pff.org.ph/pfl-commissioner-to-meet-global-fc-management/) - Philippines Football League (PFL) Commissioner Mikhail Torre will meet with the management of Global FC to discuss the allegations raised against the club. Global FC, which was one of the initial eight licensed clubs of the PFL, has been competing in the league for the past three seasons. Their best finish was a runners up - [PFF Congratulates Kevin Goco on FIFA Master Achievement](https://pff.org.ph/pff-congratulates-kevin-goco-on-fifa-master-achievement/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) congratulated PFF Futsal Department Head Michael Kevin Goco for completing the FIFA Master Programme with a degree in Sports Management in Law following the online commencement ceremony conducted by FIFA last 17 July 2020. The FIFA Master is a graduate course conducted by FIFA and the Centre International d’Etude du - [PFF National Training Center Undergoes Preparations](https://pff.org.ph/pff-national-training-center-undergoes-preparations/) - As clubs in the Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways (PFL) are about to return to their training sessions, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has prepared the PFF National Training Center which will be the primary training venue of PFL clubs. The PFF National Training Center is a 2-hectare facility inside the - [Philippines Football League Embarks on Path to Return of Competition](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-football-league-embarks-on-path-to-return-of-competition/) - With the approval from the Inter Agency Task Force (IATF), upon favorable recommendation from the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), for Philippines Football League (PFL) clubs to resume their training session, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has reiterated its plans for the anticipated start of the PFL Season 2020. PFF president Mariano Araneta, Jr. announced - [PFF Pins Hope on Eventual Resumption of PFF Competitions](https://pff.org.ph/pff-pins-hope-on-eventual-resumption-of-pff-competitions/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) is pinning their hopes that the Inter Agency Task Force (IATF) may, in due course, allow training and eventual playing of amateur level football competitions. Team sports and contact sports are still not allowed in the high-risk and medium risk areas in the country. However, the IATF recently approved the - [PFF to Receive Financial Grant from FIFA](https://pff.org.ph/pff-to-receive-financial-grant-from-fifa/) - PFF president Mariano Araneta, Jr. announced to members of the media that the FIFA Council recently approved the FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan to help Member Associations in these challenging times. The grant from FIFA will be used by PFF to pursue various football development projects once the situation in the country has eased. A further - [Philippine Men’s National Team’s Campaign to Continue with FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and AFF Suzuki Cup 2020](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-mens-national-teams-campaign-to-continue-with-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-and-aff-suzuki-cup-2020/) - Barring any changes to the international match calendar, both the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) and the Philippine Men’s National Team remain committed in their quest for glory in the upcoming tournaments. The Azkals have three remaining matches in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022/AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 which were - [PFF Conducts RT-PCR Testing for PFF Staff and PFL Clubs](https://pff.org.ph/pff-conducts-rt-pcr-testing-for-pff-staff-and-pfl-clubs/) - As part of its preparation to the return to training of the “Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways” (PFL) clubs, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) conducted a mandatory RT-PCR/Swab Test last Wednesday, 8 July 2020 at the PFF House of Football in Pasig City. The RT-PCR/Swab Test is part of the Medical - [PFF Addresses Ceres-Negros FC’s Situation](https://pff.org.ph/pff-addresses-ceres-negros-fcs-situation/) - PFF announced last Wednesday 08 July 2020 that it has received communication from Philippines Football League (PFL) club Ceres-Negros FC that it is finalizing a change in club management and ownership ahead of the PFL 2020 Season. “PFF received a letter from Ceres Negros FC announcing that they are concluding negotiations with new investors for - [PFF Training Protocols on Resumption of PFL Clubs Training](https://pff.org.ph/pff-training-protocols-on-resumption-of-pfl-clubs-training/) - The Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF), upon recommendation from the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), announced last Friday 03 July 2020, the decision to allow Philippines Football League (PFL) clubs to conduct team training sessions following certain protocols among which are: Persons who tested negative for COVID-19 will be allowed to resume - [PFF Advisory: IATF Approves Training for PFL Teams](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-iatf-approves-training-for-pfl-teams/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) welcomed the decision of the the Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) with regards to the gradual return of professional football in the country. In an announcement made this morning, 03 July 2020, the IATF, upon recommendation of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), has approved the request - [PFF Update on Return to Footballing Activities](https://pff.org.ph/pff-update-on-return-to-footballing-activities/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has laid out its guidelines on the potential return of football activities, whether professional or amateur football competitions, in anticipation of the easing of the community quarantine guidelines imposed nationwide. As per Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) guidelines, team sports are currently not allowed under the varying levels of the Enhanced - [James Younghusband Announces His Retirement from Football](https://pff.org.ph/james-younghusband-announces-his-retirement-from-football/) - Philippine Men’s National Team and Ceres-Negros FC midfielder James Younghusband announced his retirement from football today, at age 33. "Time to say goodbye. Thank you for the amazing memories. I have loved playing this game. Thank you to my family, bosses, managers, coaches, team mates, opponents and all my supporters who have been part of - [FIFA Issues A Circular On “Medical Considerations For A Return to Footballing Activity”](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-issues-a-circular-on-medical-considerations-for-a-return-to-footballing-activity/) - The Federation Internationale Football Association (FIFA), in consultation with the World Health Organization (WHO) experts and football stakeholders have developed a document on medical recommendations and risk assessment which may be used as guide to the return to football activity with the aim of reducing the risk of COVID-19 infection during the activities. The document - [Philippine U15 Girls National Team Player Celestina Beatrice Luna, 16](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-u15-girls-national-team-player-celestina-beatrice-luna-16/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), its officials and staff, join the entire Philippine football community in mourning the loss of Philippine Girls Under-15 National Team Player Celestina Beatrice Luna, who passed away Tuesday, 26 May 2020. Hailing from Baguio City, Ms. Luna was part of the Philippine U15 Girls National Team that finished fourth place - [IFAB Temporarily Allows Five Substitutes](https://pff.org.ph/ifab-temporarily-allows-five-substitutes/) - The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a temporary amendment to the Laws of the Game (LOTG), specifically Law 3 – The Players following the proposal of the Federation International Football Association (FIFA) in relation to the maximum number of permitted substitutions for football competitions scheduled to be completed in 2020. The amendment comes - [PFF Advisory: Postponement of AFC Competitions Extended](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-postponement-of-afc-competitions-extended/) - In view of the continuing spread of COVID-19, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has postponed all matches and competitions scheduled for May and June 2020 until further notice. Among the matches affected are the AFC Cup 2020 Group Stage matches of Philippines Football League clubs Ceres-Negros FC and Kaya FC-Iloilo scheduled for May 2020: 12 - [PFL Season 2020 Kick-off Moved to May](https://pff.org.ph/pfl-season-2020-kick-off-moved-to-may/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has moved the kick-off date of the Philippines Football League (PFL) Season 2020 from 18 April 2020 to a tentative date set on the later part of May 2020 due to the situation resulting from the Enhanced Community Quarantine and increasing COVID-19 infections in the National Capital Region. PFF urges - [PFF Advisory: Postponement of AFF Competitions](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-postponement-of-aff-competitions/) - The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) announced last Wednesday, 25 March 2020, the postponement of several AFF competitions scheduled for the next four months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The postponement of the AFF competitions follows the decisions made by FIFA and AFC to postpone their competitions such as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers - [FIFA and WHO launch five key tactics to tackle coronavirus](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-and-who-launch-five-key-tactics-to-tackle-coronavirus/) - FIFA has reiterated its support to the World Health Organization (WHO) in fighting the coronavirus (COVID-19) by launching an awareness campaign led by six world-renowned coaches, who request everyone across the world to follow five key tactics that tackle the spread of the disease. With tactics playing such a key role in football success, the - [PFF Advisory: Postponement of AFC Competitions for March and April 2020](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-postponement-of-afc-competitions-for-march-and-april-2020/) - In view of the current global restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has decided to postpone ALL MATCHES/COMPETITIONS scheduled in March and April 2020 until further notice. Initially, FIFA and AFC have postponed the scheduled Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 matches scheduled in March and June 2020. However, having - [PFF Advisory on Holding of Local Football Events](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-on-holding-of-local-football-events/) - In view of the current situation on the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Resolution No. 10 of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF-EID) on the recommendations for the management of the virus, and Proclamation No. 922 declaring a “state of public health emergency throughout the Philippines,” the Philippine Football Federation - [PFF and PFL Statement – Postponement of Philippines Football League Season 2020](https://pff.org.ph/pff-and-pfl-statement-postponement-of-philippines-football-league-season-2020/) - In view of the continuing spread of COVID-19, which prompted the Government’s Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to issue Resolution No. 11 yesterday, 12 March 2020, which raised the Alert Level to Code Red Sub-Level 2 and, among others, placed the entire National Capital Region under community quarantine for 30 days and prohibited mass gatherings, the - [Ceres-Negros FC 4-0 Bali United](https://pff.org.ph/ceres-negros-fc-4-0-bali-united/) - Philippines Football League side Ceres-Negros FC asserted their mastery over Indonesian side Bali United with a 4-0 win in a match played behind closed doors last night, 11 March 2020, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Despite the threat brought on by the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the three-time PFL champions made quick work of - [PFF Advisory on the Ceres-Negros FC vs. Bali United AFC Cup Fixture](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-on-the-ceres-negros-fc-vs-bali-united-afc-cup-fixture/) - Philippines Football League side Ceres-Negros FC is set to face Indonesian side Bali United in their AFC Cup group G fixture tonight, 11 March 2020 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. Kick-off time is at 7:30 PM. However, following careful consultation between the Local Organizing Committee, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), and the Philippine Sports - [PSM Makassar 1-1 Kaya FC-Iloilo](https://pff.org.ph/psm-makassar-1-1-kaya-fc-iloilo/) - Philippines Football League side Kaya FC-Iloilo remained undefeated in Group H following a 1-1 draw with Indonesian side PSM Makassar in Tuesday’s AFC Cup fixture at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. The match, which was played behind closed doors as a safety precaution brought on by the COVID-19 virus, saw Kaya - [PFF Advisory: Postponement of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Asian Qualifier Matches](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-postponement-of-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-asian-qualifier-matches/) - Following consultation with Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations, FIFA and AFC have decided to postpone the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022/AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 matches scheduled on the FIFA International Window of 23-31 March 2020 and 1-9 June 2020. The postponement is brought about by concerns on - [Ceres-Negros FC 2-2 Than Quang Ninh](https://pff.org.ph/ceres-negros-fc-2-2-than-quang-ninh/) - Defending Philippines Football League champions Ceres-Negros FC claimed a vital point in their AFC Cup 2020 Group G clash after a 2-2 draw against Vietnamese side Than Quang Ninh last night, 25 February 2020 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. Despite Ceres getting the better share opportunities in the first half, Than Quang Ninh took - [Davao-South RFA 0-1 Negros Occidental FA](https://pff.org.ph/davao-south-rfa-0-1-negros-occidental-fa/) - In a semifinal tie that lived up to the billing, the teams from Negros Occidental FA and Davao South RFA have played their hearts out, but the former clinched their place in the final of the PFF U15 Boys National Championship with a thrilling 1-0 win Wednesday morning, 26 February 2020 at the PFF National - [Four Teams in the Hunt for the PFF U15 Boys National Championship Crown](https://pff.org.ph/four-teams-in-the-hunt-for-the-pff-u15-boys-national-championship-crown/) - The search for the Stars of Tomorrow has reached its climax as the PFF U15 Boys National Championship 2019 enters its Final Round which is slated on 26 and 28 February 2020 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. The teams from National Capital Region FA, Mount Apo RFA, Davao-South RFA, and Negros - [De La Salle University Clinches Third Straight PFF Women’s League Title](https://pff.org.ph/de-la-salle-university-clinches-third-straight-pff-womens-league-title/) - It was the De La Salle University Women’s Football Team that clinched their third successive PFF Women’s League title after a 1-0 win over the University of Santo Tomas Women’s Football Team in the final match day held last Sunday, 16 February 2020 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Looking vulnerable after - [Shan United 0-2 Kaya FC Iloilo](https://pff.org.ph/shan-united-0-2-kaya-fc-iloilo/) - Homegrown talents Jovin Bedic and Eric Giganto inspired Kaya FC-Iloilo to a 2-0 win over Myanmar side Shan United in their AFC Cup 2020 Group H opener yesterday, 12 February 2020, at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. Substitute Arnel Amita, who made his entry in the 65th minute, also proved pivotal for the PFL - [Ceres Negros FC 4-0 Svay Rieng](https://pff.org.ph/ceres-negros-fc-4-0-svay-rieng/) - Three-time Philippines Football League champions Ceres Negros FC flexed their muscles with a 4-0 win over Cambodian side Svay Rieng in their AFC Cup 2020 opener last night at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. Two goals inside the first 15 minutes from Takashi Odawara (12') and Joshua Grommen (14') put the Busmen in the driver's - [FC Tokyo 2-0 Ceres Negros FC](https://pff.org.ph/fc-tokyo-2-0-ceres-negros-fc/) - Philippines Football League club Ceres Negros FC’s quest for an AFC Champions League berth ended in a 2-0 defeat to J League side FC Tokyo last Tuesday, 28 January 2020 at the Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Goals from Sei Muroya and Adialton in the second half denied Ceres’ bid to become the first Filipino - [PFF Inks Three-Year Partnership with Qatar Airways for the PFL](https://pff.org.ph/pff-inks-three-year-partnership-with-qatar-airways-for-the-pfl/) - Qatar Airways named as Title Sponsor and Airline Partner of Philippines Football League from 2020-2022 MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Football Federation formally secured a three-year agreement with renowned airline company, Qatar Airways. The partnership will see the airline as Title Sponsor and Airline Partner of the Philippines Football League for the period 2020 until - [PFF Technical Department Lays Out Plans for 2020](https://pff.org.ph/pff-technical-department-lays-out-plans-for-2020/) - The PFF Technical Department conducted its first department meeting of the year last Thursday, 23 January 2020 at PFF House of Football. The meeting was led by PFF Technical Director Jose Ariston Caslib. Among the matters discussed is the events and activities that the Coaching Education, Competitions, Grassroots, Youth Development, Women’s Football, Futsal, and Referees - [Port FC 0-1 Ceres Negros FC](https://pff.org.ph/port-fc-0-1-ceres-negros-fc/) - Philippines Football League side Ceres Negros FC is one game away from clinching a berth to the AFC Champions League 2020 group stage proper following a dramatic 1-0 win over Thai FA Cup winners Port FC in their Preliminary Stage Round 2 clash last Tuesday, 21 January 2020 at PAT Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Ceres - [Iñaki Vicente, 65](https://pff.org.ph/inaki-vicente-65/) - The Philippine Football Federation, its officials and staff, join the Philippines football community in offering its condolences to the family and friends of Ignacio “Iñaki” Vicente, Jr., who passed away last 9 January 2020. One of the renowned football players in the past, Vicente was part of the Philippine Men’s National Team in the 1970's, - [Ceres Negros FC 3-2 Shan United FC](https://pff.org.ph/ceres-negros-fc-3-2-shan-united-fc/) - Philippines Football League side Ceres Negros FC advanced to second round of the AFC Champions League Preliminary Stage following a tight 3-2 win over Shan United of Myanmar last Tuesday 14 January 2019 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Goals from Robert Lopez-Mendy (5’), Bienvenido Marañon (40’), and OJ Porteria (79’) sealed the Negros-based club to - [Philippine Women’s National Team Make their Home Bow in the 30th Southeast Asian Games](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-womens-national-team-make-their-home-bow-in-the-30th-southeast-asian-games/) - The Philippine Women's National Team embark on their third and final tournament of the year, the 30th Southeast Asian Games. 20 players have been called up for the biennial tournament. The Philippines are in Group A along with Malaysia and Myanmar. More importantly, this will be the second time that the Philippines will compete in - [Philippines Men’s Under-22 National Team Gears Up for the 30th Southeast Asian Games](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-mens-under-22-national-team-gears-up-for-the-30th-southeast-asian-games/) - The Philippine Football Federation has announced the final squad of the Philippine Men’s Under-22 National Team for the upcoming 30th Southeast Asian Games Men’s U-22 Football Tournament, which kicks off this Monday, 25 November 2019 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. The Philippines is in Group A and will battle Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Timor-Leste. - [Second part of PFF ‘B’ Diploma held in Carmona](https://pff.org.ph/second-part-of-pff-b-diploma-held-in-carmona/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) conducted the second part of the PFF ‘B’ Diploma Course last 11-20 November 2019 in Carmona, Cavite. There were 19 participants in the course, including three (3) national team players and coaches and two (2) foreign participants. The PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite was the venue for the - [Syria 1-0 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/syria-1-0-philippines/) - Despite an improved performance, the Philippines yielded to Syria by a solitary goal in their return fixture in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 preliminary joint qualifiers round 2 last night at Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Azkals of Goran Milojevic saw - [PREVIEW: Syria vs Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/preview-syria-vs-philippines/) - The Philippine Men's National Team face unbeaten Group A leaders Syria once again in the second round of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualifiers tonight 19 November at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Following their 2-1 win in Male - [MD3: Negros Occidental, NCR post huge rout to stay on top of Group 1](https://pff.org.ph/md3-negros-occidental-ncr-post-huge-rout-to-stay-on-top-of-group-1/) - The teams from National Captial Region FA and Negros Occidental FA collected huge wins to remain on top of Group 1 of the PFF U15 Boys’ National Championship last Friday, 15 November 2019 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Both teams registered double-digit shutouts on the third match-day to keep in step - [MD4: Laguna wins over Masbate as NCR, Negros Occidental share spoils in stalemate](https://pff.org.ph/md4-laguna-wins-over-masbate-as-ncr-negros-occidental-share-spoils-in-stalemate/) - The team from Laguna FA was the big winner of match-day four of the PFF U15 Boys National Championship Group 1 after National Capital Region FA and Negros Occidental FA shared the spoils in the matches played last Sunday, 17 November 2019 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. The first match of - [Phil Younghusband Retires](https://pff.org.ph/phil-younghusband-retires-2/) - Philip James Younghusband, arguably the most celebrated Filipino footballer in recent times had announced his retirement from football today, at age 32. The forward, who announced his intention to retire, made his debut with the Philippine Under-23 National Team during the 23rd Southeast Asian Games in Bacolod alongside brother James. The following year in the - [Ceres-Negros FC Completes Double Title Triumph](https://pff.org.ph/ceres-negros-fc-completes-double-title-triumph/) - Philippines Football League side Ceres-Negros FC completed a sweep of League and Cup titles after clinching the Copa Paulino Alcantara 2019 following a 2-1 win over Kaya FC-Iloilo in the final last Saturday 16 November 2019 at Biñan Football Stadium. Goals from Robert Lopez-Mendy and Tristan Robles in either half completed an immaculate season for - [Maldives 1-2 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/maldives-1-2-philippines/) - The streak is on for the Philippines in the second round of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualifiers Round 2 following their 2-1 win away at Maldives, Thursday evening 14 November 2019, in Male. Making amends from their miscues from the penalty spot in the first - [Laguna, NCR win to open final round of the PFF U15 Boys Nationals](https://pff.org.ph/laguna-ncr-win-to-open-final-round-of-the-pff-u15-boys-nationals/) - Laguna FA and National Capital Region FA posted contrasting routs to open the 2019 PFF U15 Boys’ National Championship Round last Monday, 11 November at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. It was a one-sided goalfest for the opening day winners in the five-team Group 1 in Luzon with fifteen goals to show - [Negros Occidental makes rousing debut, Masbate bounces back](https://pff.org.ph/negros-occidental-makes-rousing-debut-masbate-bounces-back/) - The teams from Negros Occidental FA and Federated FA of Masbate posted huge wins in the second day of the PFF Under-15 Boys National Championship last Wednesday, 13 November 2019 at PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite After taking an opening day bye in Group 1, NOFA opened its campaign with a comprehensive win - [PREVIEW: Maldives vs Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/preview-maldives-vs-philippines/) - Coming off the heels of their historic result against China PR in Bacolod last month, the Philippines goes on an away trip in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2, first against Maldives today, 14 November 2019 at the National Stadium in Male. Sitting in - [Philippines MNT Lineup for Maldives and Syria Matches on 14 and 19 November 2019](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-mnt-lineup-for-maldives-and-syria-matches-on-14-and-19-november-2019/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team look to solidify their place in Group A as they continue their campaign in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2. Currently in third place with one win, one draw, and one loss, the Azkals head to the FIFA International - [Stephan Schrock Named in AFF Best XI Award](https://pff.org.ph/stephan-schrock-named-in-aff-best-xi-award/) - Philippine Men’s National Team captain Stephan Schrock has been selected by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) as one of the recipients of the AFF Best XI Award during the AFF Awards 2019 held Friday night, 8 November 2019 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Schrock, who made his debut for the Philippine Men’s National Team in 2011, has - [Philippines to Host AFF Women's Championship 2020](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-to-host-aff-womens-championship-2020/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) will host the upcoming AFF Women’s Championship to be held next year. The PFF’s bid to host the competition was formally confirmed during the 4th AFF Council Meeting held last 8 November 2019 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The AFF Women’s Championship is a yearly AFF competition for Women’s National Teams organized - [PFF Officials Brief FIFA President Gianni Infantino](https://pff.org.ph/pff-officials-brief-fifa-president-gianni-infantino/) - Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino wrapped his two-day tour of the Philippines last 20-21 October 2019. Mr. Infantino was in Manila to show how FIFA can support football development and to assess PFF’ efforts in further developing football in the Philippines in line with the FIFA Forward Programme. The FIFA Forward - [Philippines 0-0 China PR](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-0-0-china-pr/) - In what could be the best result of 2019, the Philippine Men's National Team put up a impressive defensive stand to draw China PR, 0-0 in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualifiers last night at Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium. Goran Milojevic's side leaned on goalkeeper - [Preview: Philippines vs China](https://pff.org.ph/preview-philippines-vs-china/) - After splitting their first two matches in September to open the Second Round of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification, the Philippines will face their toughest assignment in Group A as they play China PR on tonight, 15 October 2019 at the Pana-ad Park and Football - [Philippines MNT Line-up for China PR Match on 15 October 2019](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-mnt-line-up-for-china-pr-match-on-15-october-2019/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team’s campaign in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 resumes with a match against China PR on Tuesday, 15 October 2019 at Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium in Bacolod, Negros Occidental. Currently in third place with one win and one - [PFF Awarded with Silver Membership in AFC Grassroots Charter](https://pff.org.ph/pff-awarded-with-silver-membership-in-afc-grassroots-charter/) - Efforts in uplifting the beautiful game took a step further after the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) was conferred by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) with the AFC Grassroots Charter – Silver Membership. The AFC Grassroots Charter is one of AFC’s development programme for Member Associations which aims to raise the quality of grassroots football across - [Fifth PFF ‘C’ Diploma conducted in Butuan City](https://pff.org.ph/fifth-pff-c-diploma-conducted-in-butuan-city/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) conducted the fifth PFF ‘C’ Diploma course for 2019 from 5-17 September 2019 in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte. The course had 21 participants attending the course, all hailing from Mindanao. The Caraga State University football field was the venue for the practical sessions while the St. Peter Seminary Bishop - [Media Accreditation for Philippines vs. China PR, 15 October 2019](https://pff.org.ph/media-accreditation-for-philippines-vs-china-pr-15-october-2019/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has formally opened the media accreditation for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match between the Philippine Men’s National Team and China PR Men’s National Team scheduled on 15 October 2019 at Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium in Bacolod - [PFF Advisory: Philippines vs. China PR Ticket Details](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-philippines-vs-china-pr-ticket-details/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team campaign in the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 continues with a match again China PR Men’s National Team on 15 October 2019 at Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. Kick off time is at 8:00 PM. This will be the team’s third match in the qualifiers - [Hong Kong WNT 1-1 Philippines WNT](https://pff.org.ph/hong-kong-wnt-1-1-philippines-wnt/) - Playing in their second International Women’s Friendly Match of 2019, the Philippine Women’s National Team banked on a late equalizer to draw Hong Kong Women’s National Team, 1-1, last Sunday, 15 September 2019 at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground in Hong Kong. Mea Bernal scored the equalizing goal in the 89th minute to give the - [Guam 1-4 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/guam-1-4-philippines/) - Coming off from a 2-5 loss to Syria last Thursday, the Philippine Men’s National Team bounced back with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Guam last Tuesday, 10 September 2019 at Guam FA Field in Dededo, Guam. It was the Philippines’ first win in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup 2023 China - [Philippines 2-5 Syria](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-2-5-syria/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team opened their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup 2023 China Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 campaign with a 2-5 setback against Syria last Thursday, 5 September 2019 at Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium in Bacolod, Negros Occidental. Javier Patiño gave the Philippines hope with the first goal - [Philippines Open World Cup Qualifying Campaign vs. Syria and Guam](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-open-world-cup-qualifying-campaign-vs-syria-and-guam/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team’s road to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the AFC Asian Cup 2023 China begins next week as the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 gets under way. The Philippines will first face Syria on 5 September 2019 at the Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. - [Vietnam WNT 2-1 Philippines WNT](https://pff.org.ph/vietnam-wnt-2-1-philippines-wnt/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team remarkable run in the AFF Women’s Championship 2019 ended following a 2-1 loss to Vietnam in the semifinal held last Sunday, 25 August 2019 at the Institute of Physical Education in Chonburi, Thailand. The Philippines took a shock lead in the 35th minute. An errant back pass by the Vietnamese - [Singapore WNT 0-4 Philippines WNT](https://pff.org.ph/singapore-wnt-0-4-philippines-wnt/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team clinched a berth to the AFF Women’s Championship 2019 knockout stages following a comprehensive 4-0 win over Singapore in the final Group A match last Friday, 23 August 2019 at Institute of Physical Education in Chonburi, Thailand. It is the first time that the Philippines has qualified in the knock-out - [Philippines WNT 2-4 Thailand WNT](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-wnt-2-4-thailand-wnt/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team came close to securing a semifinal spot in the AFF Women’s Championship after absorbing a 2-4 loss to Thailand last Wednesday, 21 August 2019 at Institute of Physical Education in Chonburi, Thailand. Forward Quinley Quezada put the Philippines in front on two occasions in the 11th and 66th minutes. But - [PFF Advisory: Philippines vs. Syria Ticket Details](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-philippines-vs-syria-ticket-details/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team open their Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 campaign against Syria Men’s National Team on 5 September 2019 at Pana-ad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. Kick off time is at 7:30 PM. This will be the team’s first match in the qualifiers which will run from September 2019 - [Timor-Leste WNT 0-7 Philippines WNT](https://pff.org.ph/timor-leste-wnt-0-7-philippines-wnt/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team collected their second win in the AFF Women’s Championship 2019 after a scintillating 7-0 over Timor-Leste last Saturday 17 August 2019 at the Institute of Physical Education in Chonburi, Thailand. Midfielder Camille Rodriguez (23’ and 45+3’) and defender Hali Long (62’ (PK) and 76’) again claimed two goals to raise - [Philippine Youth National Team Player Christian Lumapas, 16](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-youth-national-team-player-christian-lumapas-16/) - The Philippine Football Federation, its officials and staff, join the entire Philippine football community in mourning the loss of Philippine National Youth Player Christian Lumapas, who passed away Sunday, 18 August 2019. A student-athlete from Cebu, who had a penchant of creating scoring chances, Lumapas was part of the Philippine Under-16 National Team that competed - [Philippines WNT 3-0 Malaysia WNT](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-wnt-3-0-malaysia-wnt/) - It was a rousing start to a promising campaign for the Philippine Women’s National Team after a 3-0 win again Malaysia, last Thursday, 15 August 2019 at the Institute of Physical Education in Chonburi, Thailand. Goals from midfielder Camille Rodriguez and defender Hali Long gave the Philippines team their first win in Group A. “It - [Atty. Edwin Gastanes Named POC Secretary General](https://pff.org.ph/atty-edwin-gastanes-named-poc-secretary-general/) - PFF general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes was appointed by the Philippine Olympic Committee as its Secretary General. The POC Board confirmed the appointment during its first Board Meeting last Thursday 8 August 2019. Gastanes was formally introduced as POC Secretary General during the POC general assembly held today 13 August 2019 in Manila. “Sports in - [Mariano Araneta, Jr. Appointed as Chef de Mission for Tokyo 2020 Olympics](https://pff.org.ph/mariano-araneta-jr-appointed-as-chef-de-mission-for-tokyo-2020-olympics/) - PFF president Mariano Araneta, Jr. has been appointed by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) as the Chef de Mission of the Philippine delegation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to be held next year. Araneta’s appointment was announced during the first POC general assembly today 13 August 2019 in Manila. “It is a great honor to - [Philippine Women’s National Team Set Their Sights for AFF Women’s Championship 2019](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-womens-national-team-set-their-sights-for-aff-womens-championship-2019/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team will compete in the AFF Women’s Championship 2019 to be held in Chonburi, Thailand from 15-27 August 2019. The Philippines is drawn to Group A joined by hosts Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Timor-Leste. The team conducted their closed camp at Moro Lorenzo Football Field inside the Ateneo de Manila University - [Atty. Edwin Gastanes Appointed as Member of AFC Legal Committee](https://pff.org.ph/atty-edwin-gastanes-appointed-as-member-of-afc-legal-committee/) - PFF general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes, was appointed by Asian Football Confederation (AFC) as member of the AFC Legal Committee for the term 2019-2023. This will be Gastanes’ second term as member of the AFC Legal Committee. He previously served as member of the committee for the term 2015-2019. The AFC Legal Committee is tasked - [Mariano Araneta, Jr. Appointed as AFC Finance Committee Chairperson](https://pff.org.ph/mariano-araneta-jr-appointed-as-afc-finance-committee-chairperson/) - PFF president Mariano Araneta, Jr. has been appointed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) as chairperson of the AFC Finance Committee for the term 2019-2023. This will be his second term as chairperson of the AFC Finance Committee having previously served for the term 2015-2019. Araneta has been elected in April 2019 as member of - [Four Teams Qualify for PFF U15 Boys National Championship 2019 National Championship Round](https://pff.org.ph/four-teams-qualify-for-pff-u15-boys-national-championship-2019-national-championship-round/) - One team from Luzon and three teams from Mindanao have secured their places in the PFF U15 Boys National Championship 2019 National Championship Round at the end of match week 6 held last 3-4 August 2019. The team from Federated FA of Masbate was the first team from Luzon to advance to the next round - [Philippines Under-18 Team Face Stiff Opposition in AFF U18 Championship 2019 in Vietnam](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-under-18-team-face-stiff-opposition-in-aff-u18-championship-2019-in-vietnam/) - The Philippine Under-18 Men’s National Team will compete in the upcoming AFF U18 Championship 2019 from 6-19 August 2019 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The Philippines is in Group A and will face Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, Timor-Leste, and Brunei. The top two teams will advance to the knock-out stages. Christopher Pedimonte is the head - [Philippines WNT 11-0 Macau WNT](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-wnt-11-0-macau-wnt/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team’s preparations for the upcoming international competitions have shifted to the next level following their 11-0 win over Macau WNT in an International Friendly Match held at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite last Saturday, 3 August 2019. Forward Quinley Quezada got the things rolling with the opening goal - [Philippines WNT to Face Macau WNT in Friendly Match](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-wnt-to-face-macau-wnt-in-friendly-match/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team is set to face Macau Women’s National Team in a International Friendly Match this Saturday, 03 August 2019 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Kick-off time is at 3:30 PM. The friendly match will be the team’s first competitive fixture following the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament – - [PFF Women’s League 2019: DLSU 7-2 Maroons FC; UST 3-2 Tigers FC](https://pff.org.ph/pff-womens-league-2019-dlsu-7-2-maroons-fc-ust-3-2-tigers-fc/) - Defending two-time champions De La Salle University and last year’s runners up University of Santo Tomas opened the new season of the PFF Women's League 2019 with wins last Saturday at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. La Salle began their campaign with a 7-2 win over Maroons FC. The Lady Archers had - [PFF Women’s League 2019: FEU 3-0 Green Archers United FC; Tuloy FC 4-1 UP](https://pff.org.ph/pff-womens-league-2019-feu-3-0-green-archers-united-fc-tuloy-fc-4-1-up/) - Far Eastern University and Tuloy FC claimed wins in their first PFF Women’s League matches at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. FEU fended off Green Archers United FC, 3-0, in the morning kick-off. Joyce Onrubia led FEU’s second half charge with two goals in the 74th and 80th minutes. Eojin Koh added - [Third Season of PFF Women’s League Kicks Off 27 July](https://pff.org.ph/third-season-of-pff-womens-league-kicks-off-27-july/) - The PFF Women’s League marks its third season on the back of the continuous rise of Women’s football in the country. Organised and sanctioned by PFF, the PFF Women’s League will have a cast of ten (10) teams coming from four (4) Women’s Football Teams from the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and - [PFF ‘A’ Diploma Part 1 Held in Carmona](https://pff.org.ph/pff-a-diploma-part-1-held-in-carmona/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) organised the PFF ‘A’ Diploma Course (Part 1) last 1-15 July 2019 in Carmona, Cavite. 21 participants, including ten (10) national team players and coaches, and two (2) foreign coaches, attended the course. The PFF National Training Center inside the San Lazaro Leisure and Business Park in Carmona, Cavite was - [Philippines in Group A with China PR, Syria, Maldives, and Guam for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-in-group-a-with-china-pr-syria-maldives-and-guam-for-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-afc-asian-cup-china-2023-preliminary-joint-qualification-round-2/) - The journey to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 formally begins this September as the Philippines is one of the 40 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations that will compete in the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2. In the draw held at AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia earlier - [Action Heats Up in Luzon Leg of the PFF U15 Boys National Championship 2019](https://pff.org.ph/action-heats-up-in-luzon-leg-of-the-pff-u15-boys-national-championship-2019/) - Match week 2 of the PFF U15 Boys National Championship 2019 continued the trend of exciting match-ups in Groups A and D last weekend. Group A finally got underway as the team from Cordillera RFA came away with a 3-2 win over Olongapo City-Zambales FA at the Benguet State University in La Trinidad, Benguet. Cordillera - [Rivalries in Visayas and Mindanao Light Up the PFF U15 Boys National Championship 2019](https://pff.org.ph/rivalries-in-visayas-and-mindanao-light-up-the-pff-u15-boys-national-championship-2019/) - Domestic rivalries in Visayas and Mindanao were put on the spot in the PFF U15 Boys National Championship 2019 last weekend with Groups E, F, G, and H in action. The teams from Iloilo FA and Central Visayas RFA figured in a 1-1 draw last Saturday at the Barotac Nuevo Plaza in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo. - [Stars of Tomorrow Shine in PFF U15 Boys National Championship Opening Weekend](https://pff.org.ph/stars-of-tomorrow-shine-in-pff-u15-boys-national-championship-opening-weekend/) - The opening weekend of the PFF U15 Boys National Championship 2019 brought on tight matches and exciting finishes across seven (7) venues in the Philippines. The team from Negros Occidental FA notched their first win in the PFF U15 Boys National Championship after beating the team from Central Visayas RFA, 1-0, in a tight encounter - [PFF ‘B’ Diploma Part 1 Held in Carmona](https://pff.org.ph/pff-b-diploma-part-1-held-in-carmona/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) conducted the PFF ‘B’ Diploma Course (Part 1) last 1-10 June 2019 in Carmona, Cavite. 21 participants, including four (4) former national team players, and two (2) foreign coaches, attended the course. The PFF National Training Center inside the San Lazaro Leisure and Business Park in Carmona, Cavite was the - [AFC Futsal Level 1 Coaching Certificate Course held in Manila](https://pff.org.ph/afc-futsal-level-1-coaching-certificate-course-held-in-manila/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) conducted the AFC Futsal Level 1 Coaching Certificate Course last 24-29 June 2019 in Pasig City. 13 participants, who are holders of at least a PFF ‘B’ Diploma or equivalent license attended the course. The Rizal High School gymnasium and lecture rooms were the respective venues for the practical and - [Stars of Tomorrow Take First Step in PFF U15 Boys National Championship](https://pff.org.ph/stars-of-tomorrow-take-first-step-in-pff-u15-boys-national-championship/) - The journey of the 33 participating teams from all over the country begin Saturday 29 June 2019 as the PFF U15 Boys National Championship Regional Group Stage kicks off in 7 venues across the Philippines. Group B begin the festivities with team from Cavite FA facing team from NCR FA at the Vermosa Sports Hub - [Fourth PFF ‘C’ Diploma Conducted in Cebu City](https://pff.org.ph/fourth-pff-c-diploma-conducted-in-cebu-city/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), through the Central Visayas RFA, conducted and organized the fourth PFF ‘C’ Diploma course for 2019 from 18-30 June 2019 in Cebu City. The course saw 23 participants took part in the course. Majority of the participants were endorsed by Central Visayas RFA, with two former national team players and - [Invitation to Interested Football Clubs for Club Licensing](https://pff.org.ph/invitation-to-interested-football-clubs-for-club-licensing/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has issued an invitation to aspiring football clubs to apply for PFF and AFC Club License to participate and compete in PFF and AFC Club Competitions for 2020. Philippine football clubs interested to participate in any PFF Club Competitions or AFC Club Competitions must go through the PFF Club Licensing - [First PFF ‘C’ Diploma for 2019 held in Claret School of Quezon City](https://pff.org.ph/first-pff-c-diploma-for-2019-held-in-claret-school-of-quezon-city/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) conducted its first PFF ‘C’ Diploma Course for 2019 from 29 April – 11 May 2019 in Quezon City. 22 up and coming coaches attended the diploma course, 3 of whom were national team players. Upon passing the course, coaches will hold a PFF ‘C’ coaching diploma which is equivalent - [Benguet Hosts Second PFF ‘C’ Diploma Course for 2019](https://pff.org.ph/benguet-hosts-second-pff-c-diploma-course-for-2019/) - The second Philippine Football Federation (PFF) ‘C’ Diploma Course for 2019 was held in La Trinidad, Benguet last 1-13 May 2019. The course was attended by 17 participants primarily hailing from Cordillera Region. The Benguet State University football field and lecture room were the venues for the practical and theory sessions for the course. PFF - [Third PFF ‘C’ Diploma Course for 2019 conducted in Davao del Norte](https://pff.org.ph/third-pff-c-diploma-course-for-2019-conducted-in-davao-del-norte/) - Twenty (20) coaches attended the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) ‘C’ Diploma Course for 2019 held last 16-28 May 2019 in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. The course is the third PFF ‘C’ Diploma Course to be held this year under the AFC Coaching Convention. The Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex Football Field and - [Legendary Coach Vic Hermans Conducted the AFC Futsal Level 2 Coaching Course](https://pff.org.ph/legendary-coach-vic-hermans-conducted-the-afc-futsal-level-2-coaching-course/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) held the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal Level 2 Coaching Certificate Course last 20-26 May 2019 in Calamba, Laguna. The course is the first AFC Futsal Level 2 course held in the country. Through this course, the PFF looked to increase the number of futsal coaches and to identify future - [PFF U15 Boys National Championship Kicks Off June 2019](https://pff.org.ph/pff-u15-boys-national-championship-kicks-off-june-2019/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) launches its national youth competition for Under-15 age group, the PFF U15 Boys National Championship 2019. Organised and sanctioned by PFF, thirty-three (33) teams nominated by the various PFF Regional Football Associations nationwide will compete in the boys league. The competition is a youth league development program of PFF with - [Indonesia U22 5-0 Philippines U22](https://pff.org.ph/indonesia-u22-5-0-philippines-u22/) - The Philippine U22 National Team ended their Merlion Cup 2019 campaign in fourth place following a 5-0 loss to Indonesia U22 last Sunday at Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore. Playing in the 3rd/4th Place Play-off, the Philippines hoped to salvage a win. However, Indonesia took a 1-0 lead with six minutes into the match. Midfielder - [FIFA Women’s Football Convention 2019](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-womens-football-convention-2019/) - PFF Women Football Committee chairperson Lalaine Sarmiento attended the first ever FIFA Women's Football Convention on 6-7 June 2019 at Paris, France as PFF delegate. General secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes and vice president Joselito Pinol of the PFF attended the second day of the convention. Staged ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019, - [Singapore U22 3-0 Philippines U22](https://pff.org.ph/singapore-u22-3-0-philippines-u22/) - The Philippines Under-22 National Team missed a spot to the final of the Merlion Cup 2019 following a 3-0 loss to tournament hosts Singapore U22 last Friday, 07 June 2019 at the Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore. The Philippines almost took the lead in the opening 10 minutes. Forward Javier Gayoso raced past three defenders - [China PR 2-0 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/china-pr-2-0-philippines/) - In their first competitive fixture since the AFC Asian Cup last January, the Philippine Men’s “A” Team settled for a 0-2 loss to China PR Men’s “A” Team last Friday, 07 June 2019 at Guangzhou Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou, China. China PR scored twice in either half to claim their third win over the Philippines - [Atty. Guillermo Iroy, Jr. to AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee](https://pff.org.ph/atty-guillermo-iroy-jr-to-afc-disciplinary-and-ethics-committee/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) offers its congratulations to Atty. Guillermo Iroy, Jr. following approval by AFC Congress of his nomination as one of 10 members in the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee during the AFC Extraordinary Congress held on 04 June 2019 in Paris, France. Atty. Iroy, who will serve for a period of - [PFF Delegates Attend AFC Extraordinary Congress and 69th FIFA Congress in Paris](https://pff.org.ph/pff-delegates-attend-afc-extraordinary-congress-and-69th-fifa-congress-in-paris/) - Philippine Football Federation (PFF) delegates led by general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes and PFF vice president Joselito Pinol attended both the AFC Extraordinary Congress and the 69th FIFA Congress over the past two days in Paris, France. PFF president Mariano Araneta, Jr. attended as member of the AFC Executive Committee and FIFA Council. The AFC - [Philippines Under-22 to Compete in Merlion Cup 2019](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-under-22-to-compete-in-merlion-cup-2019/) - In the build-up for the 30th Southeast Asian Games, the Philippine Under-22 National Team will participate in the Merlion Cup 2019 to be held from 7-9 June 2019 in Singapore. The Merlion Cup is a 4-team invitational tournament organized and sanctioned by the Football Association of Singapore featuring National Under-22 Teams. Joining the Philippines in - [Philippines Head to China PR for International Friendly Match](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-head-to-china-pr-for-international-friendly-match/) - The preparation for the Philippines’ campaign in the upcoming Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup 2023 begins with a training camp in China PR. The training camp includes two matches, a FIFA International Friendly Match between the Philippine Men’s “A” Team and China PR Men’s “A” - [Football Floodlights to be Installed at the PFF National Training Center](https://pff.org.ph/football-floodlights-to-be-installed-at-the-pff-national-training-center/) - Officials of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) led by its president Mariano Araneta, Jr., vice president Hon. Joselito Pinol, and general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes joined officials of Dawoo Corporation led by its chairman and CEO Yoon Jong Sik and president Chris Park from Korea Republic for the groundbreaking of the Football Field Floodlights Project - [Philippines to Face China PR this June 2019](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-to-face-china-pr-this-june-2019/) - The Philippine Football Federation has accepted the invitation of Chinese Football Association for an International Friendly between the Philippine Men’s “A” National Team and the China PR Men’s “ A” National Team on 7 June 2019 in Guangzhou, China PR. The friendly match will be held during the FIFA International Match Window and will be - [PFF Club Licensing Issues Decisions on Mendiola FC and Philippine Air Force FC Applications](https://pff.org.ph/pff-club-licensing-issues-decisions-on-mendiola-fc-and-philippine-air-force-fc-applications/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Club Licensing First Instance Body (FIB) has passed upon the club license application of Mendiola Football Club and the new application of Philippine Air Force FC to participate in PFF club competitions for Season 2019. Mendiola FC’s application was initially denied by the FIB but, on appeal, was remanded by - [PFF Terminates Agreement with League Operator](https://pff.org.ph/pff-terminates-agreement-with-league-operator/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has terminated on 03 May 2019 its agreement with league operator, Triple CH Holdings Co. Ltd. with immediate effect. The decision carries full approval from the PFF Board of Governors led by its president Mariano Araneta, Jr. PFF has notified Triple CH Holdings Co. Ltd., its chairman Bernard Sumayao, and - [AFC Cup: Shan United 0-5 Ceres Negros FC; Kaya FC-Iloilo 5-1 Lao Toyota FC](https://pff.org.ph/afc-cup-shan-united-0-5-ceres-negros-fc-kaya-fc-iloilo-5-1-lao-toyota-fc/) - Philippine professional clubs Ceres Negros FC and Kaya FC Iloilo combined for a total of 10 goals in the penultimate group stage fixtures of the AFC Cup. Fresh from their come from behind win over Indonesian side Persija Jakarta last week, Ceres Negros clinched a spot to the knockout stages for the fourth consecutive season - [PFF Club Licensing Appeals Body Issues Decisions](https://pff.org.ph/pff-club-licensing-appeals-body-issues-decisions/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Club Licensing Appeals Body have assessed the appeals lodged by club licensing applicants Mendiola Football Club and Philippine Air Force Football Club. After evaluation, the Appeals Body remanded the club license application of Mendiola Football Club back to the First Instance Body (FIB) and rejected the appeal of Philippine Air - [AFC Cup: Persija Jakarta 2-3 Ceres Negros FC; Kaya FC Iloilo 1-2 PSM Makasaar](https://pff.org.ph/afc-cup-persija-jakarta-2-3-ceres-negros-fc-kaya-fc-iloilo-1-2-psm-makasaar/) - Philippine clubs Ceres Negros FC and Kaya FC Iloilo posted contrasting results in their AFC Cup 2019 group stage matches against Indonesian opposition recently. Ceres Negros claimed a massive come from behind 3-2 victory over Persija Jakarta last Tuesday, 23 April 2019 at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. Down 2-0 in the - [PFF President Mariano V. Araneta, Jr. to Serve as FIFA Council Member for 2019-2023](https://pff.org.ph/pff-president-mariano-v-araneta-jr-to-serve-as-fifa-council-member-for-2019-2023/) - MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president Mariano V. Araneta, Jr. was given a fresh mandate by Asian member associations to serve in the FIFA Council following his re-election for the term 2019-2023 during the 29th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress held last 6 April 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Araneta previously served as - [Philippines 7-0 Palestine](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-7-0-palestine/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team hammered Palestine, 7-0, last Tuesday, 9 April 2019 at the Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar. However, with Chinese Taipei defeating IR Iran, 4-1, in the other match, the Philippines missed out on a spot to the final round of the 2020 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Asian Qualifiers. - [Philippines 2-4 Chinese Taipei](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-2-4-chinese-taipei/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team suffered a heartbreaking 2-4 defeat to Chinese Taipei in the 2020 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Asian Qualifiers Round 2 last Saturday 6 April 2019 at the Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The Philippines led in the opening 30 minutes of the first half to put the course for an - [PFF President Mariano V. Araneta, Jr. Re-elected to the FIFA Council for 2019-2023](https://pff.org.ph/pff-president-mariano-v-araneta-jr-re-elected-to-the-fifa-council-for-2019-2023/) - Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president Mariano V. Araneta, Jr. has been re-elected to the FIFA Council for the term 2019 until 2023 following the elections held during the 29th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress last Saturday, 6 April 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As one of the 7 candidates for the 5 spots available for - [IR Iran 0-2 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/ir-iran-0-2-philippines/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team opened their 2020 Olympic Football Tournament - Asian Qualifiers Round 2 with a 2-0 win over IR Iran last night at the Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The Philippines found their groove in the opening minutes of the second half following a scoreless first half. Joyce Semacio and Alisha - [AFC Cup: PSM Makasaar 1-1 Kaya FC Iloilo; Ceres Negros FC 1-0 Persija Jakarta](https://pff.org.ph/afc-cup-psm-makasaar-1-1-kaya-fc-iloilo-ceres-negros-fc-1-0-persija-jakarta/) - Philippine professional clubs Ceres Negros FC and Kaya FC Iloilo continued their unbeaten run in the AFC Cup this week. Ceres Negros made it three wins out of three with a tight 1-0 win over Persija Jakarta last Wednesday, 3 April 2019 at the Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium in Bacolod, Negros Occidental. Bienvenido Marañon - [Palacios, Castaneda Highlights Recent Gains in the Philippines WNT](https://pff.org.ph/palacios-castaneda-highlights-recent-gains-in-the-philippines-wnt/) - The prospect of having better exposure through participation in international competition bids well for Philippine Women’s National Team goalkeeper Inna Palacios and midfielder Sara Castaneda in the build-up to the 2020 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament – Asian Qualifiers Round 2 which begins on 3 April 2019 in Doha, Qatar. Palacios, who has been the custodian - [Impelido: Olympic Dream a Good Opportunity for Philippines WNT](https://pff.org.ph/impelido-olympic-dream-a-good-opportunity-for-philippines-wnt/) - Philippine Women’s National Team captain Patrice Impelido looked back on what has been a steady progress for women’s football in the country as the team prepares for the 2020 Olympic Football Tournament – Asian Qualifiers which begins this Wednesday, 3 Apil 2019. The midfielder, who made her national team debut in 2005, has been part - [Philippine Women’s National Team in 2020 Olympics Asian Qualifiers Round 2](https://pff.org.ph/philippine-womens-national-team-in-2020-olympics-asian-qualifiers-round-2/) - MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Women’s National Team is inching closer towards the dream of qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as they compete in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Asian Qualifiers Round 2 in Doha, Qatar from 3-9 April 2019 The team will face IR Iran, Chinese Taipei, and Palestine in Group C. In - [PFF Hails FIFA Forward Programme Visit of PFF National Training Center](https://pff.org.ph/pff-hails-fifa-forward-programme-visit-of-pff-national-training-center/) - PFF officials and FIFA Forward Programme officials recently visited the PFF National Training Center inside the San Lazaro Leisure Park in Carmona, Cavite. PFF general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes briefed FIFA officials Niko Nhouvannasak and Elia De Santis about the current developments in the training center which includes the recently-completed perimeter fencing around the compound, - [Mary Catherine Nazareno, 49](https://pff.org.ph/mary-catherine-nazareno-49/) - The Philippine Football Federation, its officials and staff, join the football community in mourning the loss of Ms. Mary Catherine Nazareno, who passed away last Sunday 24 March 2019. Her passion for football was extraordinary as exemplified by her dedication in promoting youth football and efficiently acting as coordinator in numerous national team matches in - [PFF Club Licensing Issues Decisions](https://pff.org.ph/pff-club-licensing-issues-decisions/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Club Licensing First Instance Body have assessed the PFF club license applications of Green Archers United Football Club, Mendiola Football Club, Espana United Football Club, and Philippine Air Force Football Club to participate in PFF club competition for Season 2019. After evaluation, the First Instance Body denied the PFF License - [Philippines WNT in Full Preparation for Olympic Qualifiers Round 2](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-wnt-in-full-preparation-for-olympic-qualifiers-round-2/) - The Philippines Women’s National Team’s preparations for the upcoming 2020 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament – Asian Qualifiers Round 2 are already underway. The Philippines will battle Chinese Taipei, IR Iran, and Palestine in Group C. The qualifiers will be held from 3-9 April 2019 in Doha, Qatar. Originally, Palestine was supposed to host the qualifiers - [Philippines Men’s Under-23 in AFC U23 Championship 2020 Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-mens-under-23-in-afc-u23-championship-2020-qualifiers/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has called up 23 players that comprise the squad for the Philippine Under-23 team that will compete in the AFC U23 Championship 2020 Qualifiers to be held in Malaysia from 22-26 March 2019. The Philippines is drawn to Group J and will face host Malaysia, China PR, and Laos. The - [AFC Cup: Becamex Binh Duong 2-3 Ceres Negros; Kaya FC Iloilo 5-0 Home United](https://pff.org.ph/afc-cup-becamex-binh-duong-2-3-ceres-negros-kaya-fc-iloilo-5-0-home-united/) - Philippine professional clubs Ceres Negros FC and Kaya FC-Iloilo collected wins in their AFC Cup 2019 group stages fixtures over the past two days. Making their home debut in the competition against the defending ASEAN Zone champions, Kaya proved their mettle with a 5-0 thrashing of Singaporean side Home United last Wednesday 13 March 2019 - [PFF Conducts PFF Instructor’s Course](https://pff.org.ph/pff-conducts-pff-instructors-course/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) held the PFF 2nd Instructor’s Course held from 17 February until 2 March 2019 at the Claret School of Quezon City. The course was conducted to prepare the coaching instructors for the upcoming PFF ‘C’ Coaching Certificate Courses and PFF Youth Coaching License Courses, and to equip the instructors with - [AFC Cup: Ceres Negros FC 3-2 Shan United; Lao Toyota FC 1-1 Kaya FC-Iloilo](https://pff.org.ph/afc-cup-ceres-negros-fc-3-2-shan-united-lao-toyota-fc-1-1-kaya-fc-iloilo/) - Philippine professional clubs Ceres Negros FC and Kaya FC-Iloilo began their Asian campaign in the AFC Cup 2019 Group Stages over the past few days. 2018 PFL champions Ceres started out strong in Group G following a 3-2 win over Burmese side Shan United last Tuesday 26 February 2019 at the Pana-ad Park and Football - [AFC U16 Women’s: Bangladesh 10-0 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/afc-u16-womens-bangladesh-10-0-philippines/) - The Philippine Girls Under-16 team had a rough start in the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2019 Qualifiers second round after yielding to Bangladesh, 10-0, last Wednesday 27 February 2019 at the Mandalar Thiri Stadium in Mandalay, Myanmar. Bangladesh raced to a 6-0 scoreline at the half before adding four more goals in the second half - [Philippines Girls U16 Team Competes in AFC U16 Women’s Qualifiers Round 2](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-girls-u16-team-competes-in-afc-u16-womens-qualifiers-round-2/) - The Philippines Girls Under-16 National Team return to action compete in the second round of the AFC U16 Women’s Championship 2019 Qualifiers which will be held from 27 February – 3 March 2019 in Mandalay, Myanmar. The Philippines will face Bangladesh, China PR, and host Myanmar in Group E. The top two teams in each - [Timor Leste 1-0 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/timor-leste-1-0-philippines/) - The Philippines Under-22 team ended their AFF U22 Championship 2019 with a heart-breaking 1-0 loss to Timor Leste last Thursday 21 February 2019 at the National Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. With the match already a non-bearing contest, the Philippines looked to claim the win and went close in the first half. Midfielder Mark Winhoffer - [PFF Conducts 1st Board Meeting for 2019](https://pff.org.ph/pff-conducts-1st-board-meeting-for-2019/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) conducted its first Board of Governors meeting for 2019 last 9 February 2019 at the PFF House of Football in Pasig City. The board received the report of the national team’s committee on the major competition results from November 2018 until January 2019 which included the Men’s National Team’s recent - [Philippines U22 0-3 Thailand U22](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-u22-0-3-thailand-u22/) - The Philippines Under-22 Team yielded to Thailand following a 0-3 loss in the second match of the AFF U22 Championship 2019 last Tuesday 19 February 2019 at the National Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Having frustrated Vietnam in their first match last Sunday, the team were unable to contain Thailand in the first half, yielding - [Schedule of Coaching Courses in the Philippines for 2019](https://pff.org.ph/schedule-of-coaching-courses-in-the-philippines-for-2019/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has released the list of its Coaching Certificate Courses for 2019 equivalent to the AFC Coaching Certificate Courses. The AFC awarded the PFF the AFC Coaching Convention - A Level Membership last December 2018. The recognition allows the PFF to conduct the equivalent AFC ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ certificate courses - [Vietnam U22 2-1 Philippines U22](https://pff.org.ph/vietnam-u22-2-1-philippines-u22/) - The Philippines Under-22 Team almost claimed an upset win, but were inflicted with a 2-1 loss at the hands of Vietnam in the opening match of the AFF U22 Championship 2019 last Sunday 17 February 2019 at the National Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. After goalkeeper Michael Asong kept Vietnam at bay with several stops - [Philippines Men’s Under-22 in AFF U22 Championship 2019](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-mens-under-22-in-aff-u22-championship-2019/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has called up 23 players that comprise the squad for the Philippine Under-22 team that will compete in the AFF U22 Championship 2019 to be held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 17-26 February 2019. The Philippines are in Group A together with Vietnam, Thailand, and Timor Leste. The players called - [Philippines WNT in Group C for 2020 Olympic Qualifiers Round 2](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-wnt-in-group-c-for-2020-olympic-qualifiers-round-2/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team’s campaign in the 2020 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament – Asian Qualifiers continues this April 2019. The Philippines were drawn to Group C alongside Chinese Taipei, IR Iran, and Palestine in the draw held last 13 February 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The second round of qualifiers will be held from - [Ceres Negros FC 1-2 Yangon United](https://pff.org.ph/ceres-negros-fc-1-2-yangon-united/) - Philippine professional football club Ceres Negros FC missed on a chance to advance to the next round of the AFC Champions League Preliminary Round after yielding to Yangon United, 1-2, last Tuesday 5 February 2019 at the Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. The loss relegated the Negros club to the - [PFF Regional Festival of Football for 2019 Kicks Off](https://pff.org.ph/pff-regional-festival-of-football-for-2019-kicks-off/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), in cooperation with the Regional Football Associations (RFA), kicked off the Regional Festival of Football (FOF) 2018 last 24-27 January 2019 at the Our Lady of Lourdes College Foundation Grounds in Daet, Camarines Norte. The Regional FOFs are annual grassroots events held by the PFF in various RFAs to support - [Asian Cup 2019: Kyrgyz Republic 3-1 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/asian-cup-2019-kyrgyz-republic-3-1-philippines/) - The Philippine National Team’s AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 run came to an end following a 3-1 loss to Kyrgyz Republic last Wednesday 16 January 2019 at Rashid Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Stephan Schrock fired a free kick to deliver a historic moment for the Philippines with the first ever goal of the - [Asian Cup 2019 Preview: Kyrgyz Republic vs Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/asian-cup-2019-preview-kyrgyz-republic-vs-philippines/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team seek to clinch a berth to the knockout stages of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 when they face Kyrgyz Republic in their final Group C match tonight 16 January 2019 at Rashid Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Azkals currently sit at the bottom of Group C with - [Job Opening - Technical Staff (Technical Department)](https://pff.org.ph/job-opening-technical-staff-technical-department/) - The Philippine Football Federation is looking for qualified candidates for the following positions: Technical Staff for Coaches Education Technical Staff for Youth Development Technical Staff for Futsal Development The responsibilities of the Technical Staff are to provide the Technical Director assistance not limited to drafting of regulations and guidelines, preparation of assessments, but also with - [Asian Cup Knockout Berth Still Alive for Philippines MNT](https://pff.org.ph/asian-cup-knockout-berth-still-alive-for-philippines-mnt/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team may have had a forgettable outing against China PR last Friday, but the team still hopes to advance to the knockout stages of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. After a formidable display against Korea Republic in the first game, the Azkals were given a reality check on the toughness - [Philippines MNT Scenarios to Advance to the Asian Cup 2019 Knockout Stages](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-mnt-scenarios-to-advance-to-the-asian-cup-2019-knockout-stages/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team remains in the hunt for a spot to the knockout stages of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. With only one match remaining in Group C, the Azkals look to seal their place among the last 16 teams in the competition against Kyrgyz Republic on Match Day 3. At the - [#AsianCup2019 Philippines 0-3 China PR](https://pff.org.ph/asiancup2019-philippines-0-3-china-pr/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team yielded to China PR, 0-3, in their second match of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 last Friday 11 January 2019 at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Goals from Wu Lei from either half and Yu Dabao gave the Chinese side their second win, - [#AsianCup2019 Preview: Philippines vs China PR](https://pff.org.ph/asiancup2019-preview-philippines-vs-china-pr/) - Building on a morale boosting performance against Korea Republic, the Philippine Men’s National Team look to gain ground in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 when they take on China PR in the second match of Group C tonight at 5:30 PM local time (9:30 PM Philippine time) at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in - [Schröck, Ott, Reichelt Savor Asian Cup Debut](https://pff.org.ph/schrock-ott-reichelt-savor-asian-cup-debut/) - Philippine Men’s National Team players Stephan Schröck, Patrick Reichelt, and Manny Ott cherished the opportunity to represent the country in their maiden AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 match against Korea Republic last Monday 7 January 2019 at the Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 1-0 loss to the Koreans seemingly looked like an - [Philippines MNT Impress in Asian Cup Debut](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-mnt-impress-in-asian-cup-debut/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team may have lost their first match in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, but they earned the respect of everyone after their match against Korea Republic last Monday 7 January 2019 at the Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Korea Republic won the match 1-0 with the only goal - [#AsianCup2019 Korea Republic 1-0 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/asiancup2019-korea-republic-1-0-philippines/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team earned respect after yielding to Korea Republic, 1-0, in the opening match of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 last Monday 7 January 2019 at the Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Hwang Ui-Jo’s 67th minute strike was the marginal goal in the match, but the Azkals’ fighting spirit - [#AsianCup2019 Preview: Korea Republic vs. Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/asiancup2019-preview-korea-republic-vs-philippines/) - The AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 journey begins tonight for the Philippine Men’s National Team who are eager to spring a surprise when they face Asian powerhouse Korea Republic in their opening Group C match at the Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Participating in their first ever Asian Cup, the Azkals embraced the - [PFF Advisory: AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Broadcast Details](https://pff.org.ph/pff-advisory-afc-asian-cup-uae-2019-broadcast-details/) - The AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 formally kicks off on Saturday 5 January 2019 in the United Arab Emirates. The Philippine Men’s National Team will face Korea Republic, China PR, and Kyrgyz Republic in Group C starting on Monday 7 January 2019. All three matches of the Azkals will be shown LIVE and exclusively on - [Philippines MNT Ready for AFC Asian Cup 2019](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-mnt-ready-for-afc-asian-cup-2019/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Thursday 3 January 2019 as the build-up to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 reaches fever pitch. As one of the 24 teams taking part in Asia’s showpiece tournament, which begins this Saturday 5 January 2019, the Azkals aim to write a new chapter - [Philippines Squad for AFC Asian Cup Announced](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-squad-for-afc-asian-cup-announced/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team set their sights for the biggest tournament they will participate in to date, the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. Facing Korea Republic, China PR, and Kyrgyz Republic, the Azkals find themselves in a challenging group with an opportunity to be one of the 16 teams to advance to the knockout - [PFF Christmas Message 2018](https://pff.org.ph/pff-christmas-message-2018/) - Dear friends in football, As the year 2018 draws to a close, we can look back on what has been another momentous year for Philippine football. Our Women’s National Team made history having competed bravely in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2018 in Jordan. They had a spirited start having beaten host Jordan in the - [National Coaches Banner FIFA Elite Youth Coaching Course for 2018](https://pff.org.ph/national-coaches-banner-fifa-elite-youth-coaching-course-for-2018/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) successfully conducted the FIFA Elite Youth Coaching Course from 27 November – 1 December 2018 in Carmona, Cavite. This is the 6th year that the course is being conducted in the Philippines. The course provided the participants with the ever evolving football methodologies and tactics in developing youth players. There - [FIFA Goalkeeping Course for 2018 held in Carmona](https://pff.org.ph/fifa-goalkeeping-course-for-2018-held-in-carmona/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) successfully hosted the FIFA Goalkeeping Course held last 14-18 November 2018 in Carmona, Cavite. The 5-day course saw the 23 participants go through a series of theory and practical sessions to raise the tactical and technical awareness of goalkeeper coaches in the country. The theory sessions was conducted at the - [Vietnam 2-1 (4-2 agg.) Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/vietnam-2-1-4-2-agg-philippines/) - The Philippines’ AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 campaign came to a heartbreaking end after yielding another 2-1 loss against Vietnam last Thursday 6 December 2018 at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam. It was a fourth semifinal exit for the Azkals, which have put on a decent performance, but just lacked the final push - [Preview: Vietnam vs Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/preview-vietnam-vs-philippines/) - It all comes down to this. One match to determine if the Philippines will advance to their first ever AFF Suzuki Cup final. The Philippine Men’s National Team look to overturn a 1-2 disadvantage when they face Vietnam in the second leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 semifinal set on Thursday 6 December 2018 - [Philippines 1-2 Vietnam](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-1-2-vietnam/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team may have scored their first semifinal goal in the AFF Suzuki Cup, but face a challenge going to the second leg after yielding to Vietnam, 1-2, last Sunday 2 December 2018 in front of a capacity crowd at the Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium. Patrick Reichelt, who previously scored against - [Preview: Philippines vs Vietnam](https://pff.org.ph/preview-philippines-vs-vietnam/) - The business end of the AFF Suzuki Cup begins today as the Philippine Men’s National Team battle Vietnam in the first leg of the semifinal today 2 December 2018 at the Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. Kick off is at 7:30 PM. The Azkals were unscathed during the group stages. - [AFC Grants PFF the A Level Membership in the AFC Coaching Convention](https://pff.org.ph/afc-grants-pff-the-a-level-membership-in-the-afc-coaching-convention/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has been conferred by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) the AFC Coaching Convention - A Level membership. The A Level membership allows the PFF, as a AFC Coaching Convention member, to offer and conduct the ‘A’ and ‘B’ coaching certificate courses at the AFC-approved level. The PFF joins the Japan - [Philippines Host Vietnam in AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 Semifinal First Leg](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-host-vietnam-in-aff-suzuki-cup-2018-semifinal-first-leg/) - The quest for regional supremacy continues for the Philippine Men’s National Team as they face Vietnam in the semifinal round of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018. The first leg will be held this coming Sunday 2 December 2018 at the Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. Kick off time is at - [Ceres Negros, Kaya Iloilo to Participate in AFC Club Competitions for 2019](https://pff.org.ph/ceres-negros-kaya-iloilo-to-participate-in-afc-club-competitions-for-2019/) - Philippines Football League clubs Ceres Negros FC and Kaya FC Iloilo will represent the Philippines in the 2019 AFC Club Competitions after their respective successful campaigns in the PFL 2018 season. As the 2018 Philippines Football League champions, Ceres Negros once again earned a berth to the AFC Champions League preliminary rounds where they will - [Philippines on to Semifinals of AFF Suzuki Cup 2018](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-on-to-semifinals-of-aff-suzuki-cup-2018/) - The Philippines make their return to the AFF Suzuki Cup semifinals after a tightly contested 0-0 draw against Indonesia last Sunday 25 November 2018 at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Azkals finished the group stage in second place having collected 8 points on two wins and two draws. Thailand won Group - [Preview: Indonesia vs Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/preview-indonesia-vs-philippines/) - The Philippines look to clinch a semifinal spot in the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 when they visit Indonesia in the final match of the group stage tonight, 25 November 2018, at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. It will be the Azkals’ first match at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium where they played - [Philippines 1-1 Thailand](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-1-1-thailand/) - The Philippines Men’s National Team delivered a thrilling performance to draw defending AFF Suzuki Cup champions Thailand, 1-1, last Wednesday 21 November 2018 at the Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium. Playing with a clear intention, the Azkals dominated Thailand throughout the match, but it was the defending champions that found the opening goal in the - [Jovin Bedic: The Team Never Gave Up](https://pff.org.ph/jovin-bedic-the-team-never-gave-up/) - Philippine Men’s National Team forward Jovin Bedic had the chance of his lifetime against the defending AFF Suzuki Cup champions, Thailand last Wednesday 21 November 2018. A goal down with only less than 10 minutes to go, the Barotac Nuevo forward latched on a shot that hit the Thai defender and crept to the back - [Timor Leste 2-3 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/timor-leste-2-3-philippines/) - It took a nervy finish, but the Philippine Men’s National Team escaped with a tight 3-2 win over Timor Leste to remain unbeaten in Group B last Saturday 17 November 2018 at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Captain Phil Younghusband netted his 52nd international goal in the 27th minute. Stephan Schrock - [Preview: Timor Leste vs Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/preview-timor-leste-vs-philippines/) - The Philippine Men's National Team look to build on their first win in the AFF Suzuki Cup when they play Timor Leste tonight at 8:00 PM at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Coming off a 1-0 win over Singapore last Tuesday, the Azkals need to get the three points to strengthen - [PHILIPPINES 1-0 SINGAPORE](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-1-0-singapore/) - Patrick Reichelt lifted the Philippine Men’s National Team to a 1-0 win over Singapore to kick off their AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 campaign at the Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. The forward gave the Philippines its much needed breakthrough in the 77th minute. Phil Younghusband, who marked his 100th international - [UP 5-1 DLSZ; Ateneo 8-0 GAU](https://pff.org.ph/up-5-1-dlsz-ateneo-8-0-gau/) - The University of the Philippines and the Ateneo De Manila University won their respective matches convincingly on the penultimate day of the PFF Women's League on November 10 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. The Lady Maroons finally got their first win on their final match of the season after routing De - [De La Salle retains title after defeating UST, 2-1](https://pff.org.ph/de-la-salle-retains-title-after-defeating-ust-2-1/) - De La Salle University retained the PFF Women's League title after defeating UST, 2-1 in the final match of the season last Sunday, November 11 at the PFF-National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. With only a point separating the two sides, the Lady Archers only needed a draw to retain the crown and they did - [Philippines 5-1 Mongolia](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-5-1-mongolia/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team notched their third straight win in the 2020 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament – Asian Qualifiers Round 1 after defeating Mongolia, 5-1, last Sunday 11 November 2018 at the Hisor Central Stadium in Tajikistan. UST forward Shelah Mae Cadag took her tally to 7 goals in the qualifiers with another hat-trick - [Philippines 3-1 Tajikistan](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-3-1-tajikistan/) - The Philippines Women’s National Team made it two wins out of two after a come from behind 3-1 win over host Tajikistan on Thursday 8 November 2018 at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan. The Philippines were given a scare when Tajikistan scored in the 26th minute. But UST’s Shelah Cadag answered back five - [Sven-Göran Eriksson is Azkals Head Coach](https://pff.org.ph/sven-goran-eriksson-is-azkals-head-coach/) - Swedish coach Erisksson inks 6-month contract to lead the the Azkals in the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 and the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Football Federation and the Azkals Team Management formally unveiled decorated Swedish coach Sven-Göran Eriksson as head coach of the Philippine Men’s National Team in a simple - [La Salle 3-1 UP, Tuloy FC 3-0 GAU](https://pff.org.ph/la-salle-3-1-up-tuloy-fc-3-0-gau/) - De La Salle University and Tuloy FC won their respective fixtures in the PFF Women's League last November 3 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite The defending champions finally went up to first place after dispatching UP, 3-1 in the first match to remain unbeaten in the season, getting their seventh win - [ADMU 2-1 Hiraya FC, FEU 10-0 DLSZ](https://pff.org.ph/admu-2-1-hiraya-fc-feu-10-0-dlsz/) - The Ateneo De Manila University and Far Eastern University won in contrasting styles in the penultimate Sunday of the PFF Women's League last November 4 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Ateneo came from an early deficit to defeat Hiraya FC, 2-1. Hiraya took the lead in the 14th minute from Natasha - [Singapore 0-9 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/singapore-0-9-philippines/) - The Philippine Women’s National Team opened their 2020 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Asian Qualifiers Round 1 campaign with a resounding 9-0 win over Singapore this Sunday 4 November 2018 at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan. University of Santo Tomas forward Shelah Mae Cadag marked her national team debut by netting a hat-trick. Cadag - [Philippines WNT Gears Up for 2020 Olympic Football Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-wnt-gears-up-for-2020-olympic-football-qualifiers/) - The Philippines Women’s National Team are all set to compete in the 2020 Olympic Football Tournament Asian Qualifiers Round 1 in Tajikistan. The Philippines is in Group A and will face Singapore, Tajikistan, Mongolia, and Chinese Taipei starting from 4 to 13 November 2018. All matches will be held at the Hisor Central Stadium in - [Hiraya 9-0 UP; La Salle 2-1 GAU](https://pff.org.ph/hiraya-9-0-up-la-salle-2-1-gau/) - Hiraya FC and De La Salle University posted contrasting wins in Satuday's action in the PFF Women's League last October 27 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. In the first match, Hiraya FC moved from sixth to third in the table after blanking University of the Philippines 9-0. It took Hiraya fourteen - [FEU 3-0 UST, Tuloy FC 6-3 OutKast FC](https://pff.org.ph/feu-3-0-ust-tuloy-fc-6-3-outkast-fc/) - Far Eastern University and Tuloy FC won their respective matches last Sunday, October 28 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. FEU dealt leaders University of Santo Tomas its first loss in the league with a 3-0 win in the first match. FEU scored the first two goals in the first two minutes - [Sven-Goran Eriksson Named Philippines MNT Head Coach](https://pff.org.ph/sven-goran-eriksson-named-philippines-mnt-head-coach/) - Sven-Goran Eriksson has been appointed as head coach of the Philippine Men’s National Team in time for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 and the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018. An experienced coach, Eriksson led the England National Football Team to two consecutive FIFA World Cups in 2002 and 2006 both finishing as quarterfinalists The Swedish - [Davao, Iloilo Lock Horns for Inaugural Copa Paulino Alcantara Finals](https://pff.org.ph/davao-iloilo-lock-horns-for-inaugural-copa-paulino-alcantara-finals/) - Local professional football clubs Davao Aguilas FC and Kaya FC - Iloilo are set to lock horns for the championship match of the inaugural Copa Paulino Alcantara at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Saturday 27 October 2018. The two clubs in the Philippines Football League (PFL) will he battling for a chance to represent the - [Tuloy 14-0 UP; FEU 9-0 GAU](https://pff.org.ph/tuloy-14-0-up-feu-9-0-gau/) - Tuloy FC and Far Eastern University won their respective matches in the PFF Women's League last Saturday, October 20, at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. In the first match, Tuloy FC recorded their biggest win of their debut campaign with a 14-0 win over the University of the Philippines. Isabella Bandoja scored - [UST 2-0 OutKast FC; DLSZ 0-3 ADMU](https://pff.org.ph/ust-2-0-outkast-fc-dlsz-0-3-admu/) - The University of Santo Tomas edged closer to the PFF Women's League title after disposing OutKast, 2-0 last Sunday, October 14 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. The Tigresses won their seventh straight game, scoring once in each half to increase their tally to 21 points on top. Lalaine Durano put UST ahead - [First PFF Mindanao Football Summit Successfully Conducted in Davao City](https://pff.org.ph/first-pff-mindanao-football-summit-successfully-conducted-in-davao-city/) - The Philippine Football Federation organized and conducted the first PFF Mindanao Football Summit last 6 October 2018 at the Park Inn by Radisson in Davao City. Led by PFF president Mariano Araneta Jr., vice president Hon. Joselito Piñol, general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes, and hosted by the Davao Regional Football Association, the Summit highlighted football - [GAU 1-0 OutKast FC; UST 4-0 UP](https://pff.org.ph/gau-1-0-outkast-fc-ust-4-0-up/) - Green Archers United FC and the University of Santo Tomas won their respective games in the PFF Women's League last Saturday, October 13 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. GAU finally notched their first win after five outings with a close 1-0 win over OutKast FC. Kyla Inquig's 25th minute goal was - [DLSU 4-0 ADMU; Hiraya FC 3-0 DLSZ](https://pff.org.ph/dlsu-4-0-admu-hiraya-fc-3-0-dlsz/) - Defending PFF Women’s League champions De La Salle University kept its pace with leaders UST after dispatching fierce rivals Ateneo De Manila University, 4-0 in Sunday’s action at the PFF National Training Center Carmona, Cavite. Alisha Del Campo and Kyra Dimaandal each scored a brace as the Lady Archers remained within striking distance to UST - [Oman 1-1 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/oman-1-1-philippines/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team drew Oman, 1-1, last Saturday 13 October 2018 at the Al Gharafa Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Playing against a team ranked in the Top 100 of the FIFA Rankings, the Philippines were up to the task against the Middle Eastern side. Raed Saleh put Oman ahead in the 9th - [AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 Kicks-off Next Month; Pana-ad Stadium to Host Group Stage Matches](https://pff.org.ph/aff-suzuki-cup-2018-kicks-off-next-month-pana-ad-stadium-to-host-group-stage-matches/) - With only a month before the Philippines begin their campaign for regional supremacy, expectations are on a high with 4 quality and exciting matches to be played in a bid to claim the title of ASEAN champions. Sporting a new tournament format, the AFF Suzuki Cup will bring thrilling football to all fans with the - [Philippines Face Oman in Qatar](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-face-oman-in-qatar/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team’s preparation for the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 and the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 continues this October with a FIFA International Friendly Match with Oman on Saturday 13 October 2018 in Doha, Qatar. This will be the first time in 17 years that the Philippines, ranked 114th in the FIFA - [Bangabandhu Gold Cup 2018: Philippines 0-2 Tajikistan](https://pff.org.ph/bangabandhu-gold-cup-2018-philippines-0-2-tajikistan/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team’s yielded to Tajikistan, 0-2, in the semifinal of the Bangabandhu Gold Cup 2018 at the Cox’s Bazar Stadium in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh last Tuesday 9 October 2018. Led by the heroics of goalkeeper Louie Casas, the Philippines defended admirably for the whole match as Tajikistan pressed on from the start. - [Bangabandhu Gold Cup 2018: Philippines 1-0 Bangladesh](https://pff.org.ph/bangabandhu-gold-cup-2018-philippines-1-0-bangladesh/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team secured the top spot in Group B after a tight 1-0 win over host Bangladesh last Friday 5 October 2018 at the Sylhet District Stadium in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Kenshiro Daniels’ 23rd minute strike sealed the match sending the Philippines through to the semifinals on top of their group with 2 - [Bangabandhu Gold Cup 2018: Laos 1-3 Philippines](https://pff.org.ph/bangabandhu-gold-cup-2018-laos-1-3-philippines/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team had an impressive opening match in the Bangabandhu Gold Cup 2018 after a 3-1 win over Laos last Wednesday 3 October 2018 at the Sylhet Zila Stadium in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Jovin Bedic and Jarvey Gayoso both netted their first international goal for the Philippines while skipper Misagh Bahadoran added a - [Philippines MNT to Participate in Bangabandhu Gold Cup 2018](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-mnt-to-participate-in-bangabandhu-gold-cup-2018/) - The Philippine Men’s National Team’s preparation for both the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 and the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 continues this October with the Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football Tournament 2018. The competition is organized by the Bangladesh Football Federation and will be held from 1-12 October 2018. The Philippines will face host Bangladesh - [Philippines U16 Girls Through to the Second Round of the AFC U16 Women’s Championship Qualifiers 2019](https://pff.org.ph/philippines-u16-girls-through-to-the-second-round-of-the-afc-u16-womens-championship-qualifiers-2019/) - The Philippines Girls Under-16 Team clinched their place to the second round of the AFC U16 Women’s Championship 2019 Qualifiers as one of the best second placed teams despite a 1-5 loss to Myanmar, last Sunday 23 September 2018 at the Halchowk Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal. Mikaela Villacin scored for the Philippines in the 62nd ## Pages - [Home](https://pff.org.ph/) - PUBLIC TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT AND INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS: DESIGN, SUPPLY, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THREE FIFA FORWARD FOOTBALL PITCHES (105 METERS BY 68 METERS) Read More » Latest News PUBLIC TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT AND INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS: DESIGN, SUPPLY, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THREE FIFA FORWARD FOOTBALL PITCHES (105 METERS BY 68 METERS) The Philippine Football Federation - [Futsaliga](https://pff.org.ph/futsaliga/) - match day recap Fitting end to thrilling 1st season: ADC staves off feisty Enderun, rules PFF Futsaliga Men’s Division Three months. Thirty-two teams across four divisions. One hundred forty-four matches, seventy-five of which were decided by three goals or fewer. Truly, it was a season to remember. And it was a fitting finale for the - [Coaching Courses](https://pff.org.ph/coaching-courses/) - Coaching Courses PFF Tier E to A PFF E Football starts at home/Ball Mastery Click Here PFF D Football Sized for Development 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, 8x8 Click Here PFF C Basic Coaching Diploma For Grassroots Click Here PFF B Basic Coaching Diploma for Youth/Amateur Football Click Here PFF A Advanced Coaching Diploma for Elite Youth/Semi-Pro - [PFF Vision Mission](https://pff.org.ph/pff-vision-mission/) - PFF Vision Mission VISIONTo be a formidable force in the southeast asian region by becoming a leading force in elevating Philippine football to global excellence, creating a vibrant football culture and nurturing world-class Filipino talent.MISSION1. Develop Football Excellence: Continuously enhance the quality of football in the Philippines through grassroots development, player pathways and coaching programs2. Promote - [RFA](https://pff.org.ph/rfa/) - PFF REGIONAL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY AS OF 2025 LUZON CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (CARFA) GOODWIN PUGONG President VIRGIE T. BUNGAY General Secretary RFA OF CAMARINES NORTE (REFACAMNOR) MR. JOSE V. RENIVA President MR. ROBERT BALMACEDA General Secretary LAGUNA RFA (LRFA) AQUILINO PASTORAL III President TBA General Secretary ALBAY-CATANDUANES RFA (ALCATFA) SOUTHEAST LUZON MASBATE RFA - [My Account](https://pff.org.ph/my-account/) - [Checkout](https://pff.org.ph/checkout/) - [Cart](https://pff.org.ph/cart/) - [Shop](https://pff.org.ph/shop/) - [Privacy Policy](https://pff.org.ph/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Notice legal@pff.org.phPFF Privacy Notice The Philippine Football Federation (“PFF”) values your privacy. This notice explains how we handle your personal data under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173). 1. What we collect We may collect your name, contact details, birth date, football credentials, payment details, and other information needed for registrations, purchases, - [Terms and Conditions](https://pff.org.ph/terms-and-conditions/) - PHILIPPINE FOOTBALL FEDERATION INC. (Online Transactions – Policy and Terms & Conditions) I. SCOPEThis Policy and Terms & Conditions apply to all online transactions facilitated by the Philippine Football Federation (“PFF”), including registration of players, coaches, clubs/teams, sales of merchandise, ticketing, digital content subscriptions, and any other services purchased through PFF’s official online platforms. All - [MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS](https://pff.org.ph/about-the-pff/member-associations/) - MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS There are 38 member associations under the PFF.Agusan del Sur – Surigao del Sur RFACordillera RFABukidnon F.A.Butuan – Agusan Del Norte FARFA of Camarines NorteCamiguin-Misamis Oriental FACentral Visayas RFAGolden Davao RFANorth Davao RFADavao RFAIligan – Lanao del Norte – Lanao del Sur RFAIloilo FALaguna – Cavite RFALegazpi City – Albay Federated RFAEastern Visayas - [PFF Executive Committee for term 2023-2027](https://pff.org.ph/about-the-pff/executive-committee/) - PFF Executive Committee for term 2023-2027 PRESIDENTJOHN ANTHONY GUTIERREZ John Anthony was elected as the President of the Philippine Football Federation on November 25, 2023 by an overwhelming majority of the PFF Congress. He is a businessman involved in the shipping and aviation industries. He was the General Secretary of the Bukidnon Football Association (BUFA) - [Talent ID](https://pff.org.ph/talent-id/) - Talent Identification Guidelines and Progression In line with the structured development pathway for Filipino football players, the Regional Football Association (RFA) shall be responsible for the initial conduct of regional try-outs and talent identification activities.Only those players who have been properly evaluated and endorsed at the regional level shall be considered for inclusion in the - [ABOUT THE PFF](https://pff.org.ph/about-the-pff/) - ABOUT THE PFF About the Philippine Football Federation ABOUT The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) is a non-stock and non-profit organization that governs all football activities and endeavors in the Philippines. As a national sports association (NSA) recognized by the Philippine Olympic Committee and Philippine Sports Commission, it regulates, manages, develops, and promotes the sport of football - [Programs and Projects](https://pff.org.ph/programs-and-projects/) - Programs and Projects GRASSROOTSFootball Starts At HomeBased on the innovative approach conceptualized by international youth coach Tom Byer, this development program for parents and their children (ages 3-6 years old) improves a child’s cognitive, emotional, social, and physical skills through ball mastery exercises disguised as play. A holistic approach that establishes the foundation for nation- - [PFF Programs and Projects](https://pff.org.ph/pffprogramsandprojects/) - Pff programs & projects PFF programs Program 1 Insert text here Click Here Program 2 Insert text here Click Here Program 3 Insert text here Click Here Program 4 Insert Text here Click Here Program 5 Insert text here Click Here pff projects Project 1 Insert text here Click Here Project 2 Insert text here - [DOWNLOADS](https://pff.org.ph/downloads/) - DOWNLOADS GovernancePFF StatutesDisciplinaryPFF Disciplinary CodePFF Code of ConductPFF Code of EthicsRegulationsPFF Club Licensing PolicyPFF Club Licensing Regulations 2017PFF Stadium RegulationsPFF Regulations on Working with IntermediariesTechnicalPFF Biodata Form (for Course Applicants)PFF General Information SheetTraining Areas of Development2019 TAD ProgramPFF TAD 2019 TextbookChild Safeguarding ProgrammePFF Child Safeguarding PolicyPFF Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct for childrenPFF Child Safeguarding - [Careers](https://pff.org.ph/careers/) - Careers Job Opportunities Apply Here - [CONTACT US](https://pff.org.ph/contact-us/) - CONTACT US THE PHILIPPINE FOOTBALL FEDERATION 27 Danny Floro cor. Henry Javier Streets.,Oranbo 1600 Pasig City Philippines Christian RoutePasig City 1600(02) 8584 6121secretariat@pff.org.ph Follow Us on Facebok - [PFF Club Licensing](https://pff.org.ph/pff-club-licensing/) - PFF Club Licensing The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has adopted the PFF Club Licensing Regulations since 29 July 2017. The regulations provide the proper process and requirements for professional football clubs to obtain a club license to participate in PFF Club Competitions.Applicant clubs must comply with the five (5) criteria stipulated in the regulations: Sporting, - [INTERMEDIARIES](https://pff.org.ph/intermediaries/) - INTERMEDIARIES The PFF has enacted new regulations regarding Intermediaries.PFF Regulations on Working with IntermediariesFor more information on the compliance of the PFF’s process for registration of intermediaries, please see this memorandum.Report of Registered Intermediaries as at September 2017Report of Registered Intermediaries as at July 2018Report of Registered Intermediaries For 2019 as at July 2020 Follow Us - [Coach Course Registration](https://pff.org.ph/coach-course-registration/) - Coach Course Registration COACHINGComing Soon REGISTER HERE What's new - [Home - Copy](https://pff.org.ph/home-copy/) - PUBLIC TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT AND INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS: DESIGN, SUPPLY, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THREE FIFA FORWARD FOOTBALL PITCHES (105 METERS BY 68 METERS) Read More » NEXT MATCH Latest News PUBLIC TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT AND INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS: DESIGN, SUPPLY, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THREE FIFA FORWARD FOOTBALL PITCHES (105 METERS BY 68 METERS) The Philippine - [Registration](https://pff.org.ph/registration/) - Registration The standard Lorem Ipsum passage, used since the 1500s“Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse - [PFF TV](https://pff.org.ph/pff-tv/) - PFF TV Follow Us on Facebok - [COMPETITIONS](https://pff.org.ph/competitions/) - COMPETITIONS PFF-SMART CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS FINAL QUALIFYING ROUND Dec. 9 Bago City Sports Complex 1:00pm Global FC 8-1 BSU FC 3:00pm Alia FC 2-7 Palawan FC University of St. La Salle 1:00pm Flame United Cherifier FC 7-0 CBSUA FC 3:00pm Del Monte FC 0-7 Ceres-La Salle FC Dec. 10 Bago City Sports Complex 1:00pm Palawan FC - [2ND PFF INVITATIONAL WOMEN'S CUP 2015](https://pff.org.ph/2nd-pff-invitational-womens-cup-2015/) - 2ND PFF INVITATIONAL WOMEN’S CUP 2015 Finals20-Sep-15M-23 University of Santo Tomas Ateneo De Manila Univ.3 – 427-Sep-15M-24 Far Eastern University De La Salle University 2 – 1 Semi Finals 13-Sep-15 M-21 Far Eastern University University of Santo Tomas 3 – 0 M-22 De La Salle University Ateneo De Manila Univ. 1 – 0 Best Defender : #14 | DOLINO, Ales|FEU Best Midfielde: #9 - [1ST PFF WOMEN'S CUP](https://pff.org.ph/1st-pff-womens-cup/) - 1ST PFF WOMEN’S CUP CHECK OUT THE PFF WOMEN’S CUP PHOTO GALLERY HERETeam Standings and Match Results as of 08 June 2014GROUP A TEAMSGPPTSWDLGFGAGDGreen Archers United FC31–12–3-3Far Eastern University262––7–7Sikat FC231–111–Chelsea FC3721–3–3Mendiola FC2–––2–7-7Match Results GAUFEUSikat FCChelsea FCMendiola FCGAU 0–2 0–1 0– 0 – FEU2–0 – – 5–0Sikat FC1–0 – 0–1 – Chelsea FC0–0 – 1–0 2–0Mendiola FC – 0–5 – 0–2 GROUP BTEAMSGPPTSWDLGFGAGDDe La Salle – St. Benilde3–––3211-9University of the Philippines231– 1110University of Santo Tomas262––11110Loyola FC331–226-4Ateneo de Manila University262––3–3 Match Results DLSBUPUSTLoyola FCAteneoDLSB 0–11–8 1 – 2 UP1–0 0 – 1UST8–1 3–0 Loyola - [KASIBULAN](https://pff.org.ph/kasibulan/) - KASIBULAN Julius Ritchie Balucan (in blue) shows off his football skills during the recent “Festival of Football” in Dipolog City. Balucan is one of thousands of football enthusiasts enrolled in the PAGCOR-funded Kasibulan Grassroots Football Program.MORE than a year since its launch in February 2012, the Kasibulan Grassroots Football Program being funded by the Philippine - [EVENTS](https://pff.org.ph/events/) - EVENTS Governance PFF Statutes Disciplinary PFF Disciplinary Code PFF Code of Conduct PFF Code of Ethics Regulations PFF Club Licensing Policy PFF Club Licensing Regulations 2017 PFF Stadium Regulations PFF Regulations on Working with Intermediaries Technical PFF Biodata Form (for Course Applicants) PFF General Information Sheet Training Areas of Development 2019 TAD Program PFF TAD - [SECRETARIAT](https://pff.org.ph/about-the-pff/secretariat/) - SECRETARIAT GENERAL SECRETARYAngelico Mercader TECHNICAL DIRECTORJosep Ferré DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALLVincent Santos DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL TEAMSFred Gonzalez Follow Us on Facebok ## My Templates - [Homepage Hero Loop](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=homepage-hero-loop) - PUBLIC TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT AND INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS: DESIGN, SUPPLY, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THREE FIFA FORWARD FOOTBALL PITCHES (105 METERS BY 68 METERS) Read More » - [In the News](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=in-the-news) - In the News Read This Article Read This Article - [Futsaliga 2026 Opening Tournament Regulations](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=futsaliga-2026-opening-tournament-regulations) - Content area - [In the News Section](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=in-the-news-section) - Malaya Business Insight Grimace Scores with Filipino Fans as McDonald’s Brings FIFA Fever to PH-Myanmar Clash Philippine Football Federation President John Anthony Gutierrez welcomed the partnership, noting that McDonald’s helped amplify Read This Article iloilolifestyle.com Iloilo Centrale and PFF Break Ground on New 9-A-Side Football Pitch Rooted in a deep appreciation for Iloilo’s rich sports - [Shop](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=shop) - SHOP - [Elementor Single Page #14525](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=elementor-single-page-14525) - STORE - [Elementor Single Product #14512](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=elementor-single-product-14512) - Limited Edition: Filipinas x Hydro Flask Celebrate the historic journey of the Philippine Women’s National Football Team with this exclusive collaboration. This 32-oz. wide-mouth Hydro Flask isn’t just a bottle; it’s a tribute to the grit, heart, and triumphs of the Filipinas. Product Highlights Commemorative Design: Featuring a unique “stamp” aesthetic, the bottle showcases iconic - [RFA](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=rfa) - PFF REGIONAL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY AS OF 2025 LUZON CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (CARFA) GOODWIN PUGONG President VIRGIE T. BUNGAY General Secretary RFA OF CAMARINES NORTE (REFACAMNOR) MR. JOSE V. RENIVA President MR. ROBERT BALMACEDA General Secretary LAGUNA RFA (LRFA) AQUILINO PASTORAL III President TBA General Secretary ALBAY-CATANDUANES RFA (ALCATFA) SOUTHEAST LUZON MASBATE RFA - [Default Kit](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=default-kit) - [Policiies](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=policiies) - PHILIPPINE FOOTBALL FEDERATION INC. (Online Transactions – Policy and Terms & Conditions) I. SCOPEThis Policy and Terms & Conditions apply to all online transactions facilitated by the Philippine Football Federation (“PFF”), including registration of players, coaches, clubs/teams, sales of merchandise, ticketing, digital content subscriptions, and any other services purchased through PFF’s official online platforms. All - [COURSE LISTING](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=course-listing) - Coaching Courses Courses This is the heading Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit dolor Click Here This is the heading Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit dolor Click Here This is the heading Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit dolor Click Here This is the heading Lorem ipsum dolor - [Overview and registration](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=overview-and-registration) - Overview and registration COACHING“Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. - [head-def](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=head-def) - PFF ABOUT THE PFFPFF Vision MissionPROGRAMS AND PROJECTSPFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEINTERMEDIARIES NEWSFUTSALIGAMEMBER ASSOCIATIONS PFF CLUB LICENSING NATIONAL TEAMS MEN’S NATIONAL TEAMWOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAMYOUTH TEAMS MEN’S UNDER-22Boys Under-19Boys Under-17Boys Under-15Girls Under-19Girls Under-17Girls Under-15 COMPETITIONS PFF U16-U19 Boys’ National ChampionshipsPFF U15 Boys National ChampionshipPFF Women’s League TECHNICAL COACHING NEWSCOACHING COURSESWOMEN’S DEVELOPMENTREFEREESYOUTH & GRASSROOTS RESOURCES DOWNLOADS CAREERSCONTACT US - [Header](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=header) - PFF ABOUT THE PFFPFF Vision MissionPROGRAMS AND PROJECTSPFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEINTERMEDIARIES NEWSFUTSALIGAMEMBER ASSOCIATIONS PFF CLUB LICENSING NATIONAL TEAMS MEN’S NATIONAL TEAMWOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAMYOUTH TEAMS MEN’S UNDER-22Boys Under-19Boys Under-17Boys Under-15Girls Under-19Girls Under-17Girls Under-15 COMPETITIONS PFF U16-U19 Boys’ National ChampionshipsPFF U15 Boys National ChampionshipPFF Women’s League TECHNICAL COACHING NEWSCOACHING COURSESWOMEN’S DEVELOPMENTREFEREESYOUTH & GRASSROOTS RESOURCES DOWNLOADS CAREERSCONTACT US - [TEMP1](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=temp1) - WelcomeFootball club UnitedTicket prices for the international challenge match between FC United and Spain have been confirmed for October's encounter. Read More NEXT MATCH resultsThe Last Match resultsThe Last Match tablePremier League PosClubPWDLFAGDPts1Manila Digger FC2518611091792602One Taguig FC251843911576583KAYA FC – ILOILO251537762155484Dynamic Herb Cebu251465742549485Aguilas–UMak251249513317406Maharlika241239554213397Stallion Laguna FC25910664313337 squadThe First Team 13Sean MatthewsMidfielder 11Justin LewisDefender 5Andrew SmithGoalkeeper 9Geff BarkerForward - [Footer](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=footer) - Sign Up Now Become a member of our online community and get tickets to upcoming matches or sports events faster! PFF ABOUT THE PFFPFF Vision MissionPROGRAMS AND PROJECTSPFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEINTERMEDIARIES NEWSFUTSALIGAMEMBER ASSOCIATIONS PFF CLUB LICENSING NATIONAL TEAMS MEN’S NATIONAL TEAMWOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAMYOUTH TEAMS MEN’S UNDER-22Boys Under-19Boys Under-17Boys Under-15Girls Under-19Girls Under-17Girls Under-15 COMPETITIONS PFF U16-U19 Boys’ - [HomeFL2](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=homefl2) - SubtitleFC United Federation Info and UpdatesSome description text for this item Read More NEXT MATCH SubtitleLatest NewsSome description text for this item SubtitleTop NewsSome description text for this item FOOTBALL STARTS AT HOMEPhilippine Football League PosClubPWDLGDPts1Manila Digger FC25186192602One Taguig FC25184376583KAYA FC – ILOILO25153755484Dynamic Herb Cebu25146549485Aguilas–UMak25124917406Maharlika24123913397Stallion Laguna FC25910633378Don Bosco Garelli United247116-34229Tuloy245316-871810Valenzuela PB-Mendiola243219-8911View full table Women’s Football Cup - [football-livescore](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=football-livescore-2) - football clubsThe Fastest Goal of the World Championship live video Live Live Live Live Live Live Next MatchSponsor top news - [The Events Calendar - Starter](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=the-events-calendar-starter-2) - « All Events This event has passed. postponed (DEMO) This event has been postponed. Your Events Calendar Template July 2 @ 3:10 am $10 Categories: Demo Category Tags: demo-tag-1, demo-tag-2 Website: http://theeventscalendar.com John Doe 555-555-5555 View Organizer Website info@theeventscalendar.com Mock Venue 1005 S Michigan Ave Chicago, Illinois United States + Google Map 123-456-7890 View Venue - [Footer broadcast](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=footer-broadcast-2) - PFF ABOUT THE PFFPFF Vision MissionPROGRAMS AND PROJECTSPFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEINTERMEDIARIES NEWSFUTSALIGAMEMBER ASSOCIATIONS PFF CLUB LICENSING NATIONAL TEAMS MEN’S NATIONAL TEAMWOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAMYOUTH TEAMS MEN’S UNDER-22Boys Under-19Boys Under-17Boys Under-15Girls Under-19Girls Under-17Girls Under-15 COMPETITIONS PFF U16-U19 Boys’ National ChampionshipsPFF U15 Boys National ChampionshipPFF Women’s League TECHNICAL COACHING NEWSCOACHING COURSESWOMEN’S DEVELOPMENTREFEREESYOUTH & GRASSROOTS RESOURCES DOWNLOADS CAREERSCONTACT US AxiomThemes - [football-sports-betting](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=football-sports-betting-2) - football clubsBetting is an art - just follow the link!See All Bets Sign Up Now Become a member of our online community and get tickets to upcoming matches or sports events faster! top news Next MatchSponsorsponsor - [header-broadcast](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=header-broadcast-2) - PFF ABOUT THE PFFPFF Vision MissionPROGRAMS AND PROJECTSPFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEINTERMEDIARIES NEWSFUTSALIGAMEMBER ASSOCIATIONS PFF CLUB LICENSING NATIONAL TEAMS MEN’S NATIONAL TEAMWOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAMYOUTH TEAMS MEN’S UNDER-22Boys Under-19Boys Under-17Boys Under-15Girls Under-19Girls Under-17Girls Under-15 COMPETITIONS PFF U16-U19 Boys’ National ChampionshipsPFF U15 Boys National ChampionshipPFF Women’s League TECHNICAL COACHING NEWSCOACHING COURSESWOMEN’S DEVELOPMENTREFEREESYOUTH & GRASSROOTS RESOURCES DOWNLOADS CAREERSCONTACT US - [The Events Calendar - Dynamic template](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=the-events-calendar-dynamic-template) - « All Events This event has passed. postponed (DEMO) This event has been postponed. Your Events Calendar Template July 2 @ 3:10 am $10 The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) invites qualified contractors, sports infrastructure companies, and consortiums to submit proposals for the Design, Supply, and Construction of Three (3) Artificial Football Pitches (105 meters by - [The Events Calendar - Starter](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=the-events-calendar-starter) - « All Events This event has passed. postponed (DEMO) This event has been postponed. Your Events Calendar Template July 2 @ 3:10 am $10 Categories: Demo Category Tags: demo-tag-1, demo-tag-2 Website: http://theeventscalendar.com John Doe 555-555-5555 View Organizer Website info@theeventscalendar.com Mock Venue 1005 S Michigan Ave Chicago, Illinois United States + Google Map 123-456-7890 View Venue - [trx_socials home-4](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=trx_socials-home-4) - instagram@FC United Football School - [trx_socials home-3](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=trx_socials-home-3) - instagram - [trx_socials home-5](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=trx_socials-home-5) - instagram@FC United - [Footer broadcast](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=footer-broadcast) - PFF ABOUT THE PFFPFF Vision MissionPROGRAMS AND PROJECTSPFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEINTERMEDIARIES NEWSFUTSALIGAMEMBER ASSOCIATIONS PFF CLUB LICENSING NATIONAL TEAMS MEN’S NATIONAL TEAMWOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAMYOUTH TEAMS MEN’S UNDER-22Boys Under-19Boys Under-17Boys Under-15Girls Under-19Girls Under-17Girls Under-15 COMPETITIONS PFF U16-U19 Boys’ National ChampionshipsPFF U15 Boys National ChampionshipPFF Women’s League TECHNICAL COACHING NEWSCOACHING COURSESWOMEN’S DEVELOPMENTREFEREESYOUTH & GRASSROOTS RESOURCES DOWNLOADS CAREERSCONTACT US AxiomThemes - [football-livescore](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=football-livescore) - football clubsThe Fastest Goal of the World Championship live video Live Live Live Live Live Live Next MatchSponsor top news - [football-sports-betting](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=football-sports-betting) - football clubsBetting is an art - just follow the link!See All Bets Sign Up Now Become a member of our online community and get tickets to upcoming matches or sports events faster! top news Next MatchSponsorsponsor - [header-broadcast](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=header-broadcast) - PFF ABOUT THE PFFPFF Vision MissionPROGRAMS AND PROJECTSPFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEINTERMEDIARIES NEWSFUTSALIGAMEMBER ASSOCIATIONS PFF CLUB LICENSING NATIONAL TEAMS MEN’S NATIONAL TEAMWOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAMYOUTH TEAMS MEN’S UNDER-22Boys Under-19Boys Under-17Boys Under-15Girls Under-19Girls Under-17Girls Under-15 COMPETITIONS PFF U16-U19 Boys’ National ChampionshipsPFF U15 Boys National ChampionshipPFF Women’s League TECHNICAL COACHING NEWSCOACHING COURSESWOMEN’S DEVELOPMENTREFEREESYOUTH & GRASSROOTS RESOURCES DOWNLOADS CAREERSCONTACT US - [serv+_axiom_elem.json](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=serv_axiom_elem-json) - Dear Customers,Our primary goal is developing a secure and customizable theme framework that meets the needs of the end user. Therefore, our customers are able to create websites using our templates as easy as 1-2-3! This process requires minimum knowledge of WordPress and coding, and extended documentation and our Support Team is always at your - [pp_axiom_elem.json](https://pff.org.ph/?elementor_library=pp_axiom_elem-json) - 1. INTRODUCTION AxiomThemes (website url address: http://axiomthemes.com/) appreciates your business and trust. We are Cyprus based company, creating products to enhance your website building experience. Please read this Privacy Policy, providing consent to both documents in order to have permission to use our services. 2. DATA COLLECTEDDATA STORAGE LOCATIONWe are Cyprus based company and operate ## Clubs - [Tuloy FC - W](https://pff.org.ph/team/tuloy-fc/) - [Makati FC](https://pff.org.ph/team/makati-fc/) - [CF Manila](https://pff.org.ph/team/cf-manila/) - [Capital 1 Solar Strikers](https://pff.org.ph/team/capital-1-solar-strikers/) - [Beach Hut](https://pff.org.ph/team/beach-hut/) - [Azzurri SC](https://pff.org.ph/team/azzurri-sc/) - [Kaya FC - Iloilo - W](https://pff.org.ph/team/kaya-fc-iloilo-womens/) - [Stallion Laguna FC - W](https://pff.org.ph/team/stallion-laguna-fc-womens/) - [Manila Digger FC - W](https://pff.org.ph/team/manila-digger-fc-womens/) - [UP WOMEN'S FOOTBALL TEAM](https://pff.org.ph/team/up-womens-football-team/) - [KAYA FC - ILOILO](https://pff.org.ph/team/kaya-fc-iloilo/) - [Valenzuela PB-Mendiola](https://pff.org.ph/team/valenzuela-pb-mendiola/) - [One Taguig FC](https://pff.org.ph/team/one-taguig-fc/) - [Manila Digger FC](https://pff.org.ph/team/manila-digger-fc/) - [Maharlika Taguig FC](https://pff.org.ph/team/maharlika-taguig-fc/) - [Philippine Youth National Team](https://pff.org.ph/team/philippine-youth-national-team/) - [Stallion Laguna FC](https://pff.org.ph/team/stallion-laguna-fc/) - [Tuloy](https://pff.org.ph/team/tuloy-fc-2/) - [Loyola FC](https://pff.org.ph/team/loyola-fc/) - [Dynamic Herb Cebu](https://pff.org.ph/team/dynamic-herb-cebu/) - [Davao Aguilas UMak](https://pff.org.ph/team/davao-aguilas-umak/) - [Philippine Army](https://pff.org.ph/team/philippine-army/) - [Don Bosco Garelli United](https://pff.org.ph/team/don-bosco-garelli-united/) - [UST LADY BOOTERS](https://pff.org.ph/team/ust-lady-booters-2/) - [UST LADY BOOTERS](https://pff.org.ph/team/ust-lady-booters/) ## Players - [Crystal Brennan](https://pff.org.ph/player/crystal-brennan/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Madilyn Knapp](https://pff.org.ph/player/madilyn-knapp/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Areli Carlson](https://pff.org.ph/player/areli-carlson/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Raiden Sanchez](https://pff.org.ph/player/raiden-sanchez/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Lewis Jenkins](https://pff.org.ph/player/lewis-jenkins/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Chance Lynch](https://pff.org.ph/player/chance-lynch/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Aryana Golden](https://pff.org.ph/player/aryana-golden/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Nia Ford](https://pff.org.ph/player/nia-ford/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Seth Cohen](https://pff.org.ph/player/seth-cohen/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Jaidyn Reed](https://pff.org.ph/player/jaidyn-reed/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Skye Jimenez](https://pff.org.ph/player/skye-jimenez/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Tim Cole](https://pff.org.ph/player/tim-cole/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Justin Lewis](https://pff.org.ph/player/justin-lewis/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Sean Matthews](https://pff.org.ph/player/sean-matthews/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Andrew Smith](https://pff.org.ph/player/andrew-smith/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Geff Barker](https://pff.org.ph/player/geff-barker/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Henry Jones](https://pff.org.ph/player/henry-jones/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Nick Walker](https://pff.org.ph/player/nick-walker/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [John Moore](https://pff.org.ph/player/john-moore/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Robert Thompson](https://pff.org.ph/player/robert-thompson/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque - [Mark Lawrence](https://pff.org.ph/player/mark-lawrence/) - Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos, qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt, neque ## Staff - [Peter Jackson](https://pff.org.ph/staff/peter-jackson/) - Integer tincidunt. Cras dapibus. Vivamus elementum semper nisi. Aenean vulputate eleifend tellus. Aenean leo ligula, porttitor eu, consequat vitae, eleifend ac, enim. Aliquam lorem ante, dapibus in, viverra quis, feugiat a, tellus. Phasellus viverra nulla ut metus varius laoreet. Nam ornare pellentesque tortor, nec euismod sem euismod vel. Cras placerat pulvinar libero quis pellentesque. Duis - [Simon Richards](https://pff.org.ph/staff/simon-richards/) - Integer tincidunt. Cras dapibus. Vivamus elementum semper nisi. Aenean vulputate eleifend tellus. Aenean leo ligula, porttitor eu, consequat vitae, eleifend ac, enim. Aliquam lorem ante, dapibus in, viverra quis, feugiat a, tellus. Phasellus viverra nulla ut metus varius laoreet. Nam ornare pellentesque tortor, nec euismod sem euismod vel. Cras placerat pulvinar libero quis pellentesque. Duis - [Fred Lewis](https://pff.org.ph/staff/fred-lewis/) - Integer tincidunt. Cras dapibus. Vivamus elementum semper nisi. Aenean vulputate eleifend tellus. Aenean leo ligula, porttitor eu, consequat vitae, eleifend ac, enim. Aliquam lorem ante, dapibus in, viverra quis, feugiat a, tellus. Phasellus viverra nulla ut metus varius laoreet. Nam ornare pellentesque tortor, nec euismod sem euismod vel. Cras placerat pulvinar libero quis pellentesque. Duis ## Officials - [Leroy Smith](https://pff.org.ph/official/leroy-smith/) - [Theodore Lewis](https://pff.org.ph/official/theodore-lewis/) - [Franklin Rhys](https://pff.org.ph/official/franklin-rhys/) - [Peter Jackson](https://pff.org.ph/official/peter-jackson/) - test ## Products - [Filipinas x Hydro Flask Tumbler](https://pff.org.ph/product/filipinas-x-hydro-flask-tumbler/) - Pick Up Location: 27 Danny Floro cor. Henry Javier Streets., Oranbo 1600 Pasig City Philippines Christian Route Pasig City 1600 (02) 8584 6121 secretariat@pff.org.ph ## Layouts - [Header Default Dark](https://pff.org.ph/layouts/header-default-dark/) - Facebook Youtube Instagram PFF ABOUT THE PFF PFF Vision Mission PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS PFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE INTERMEDIARIES NEWS FUTSALIGA MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS PFF CLUB LICENSING NATIONAL TEAMS MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM YOUTH TEAMS MEN’S UNDER-22 Boys Under-19 Boys Under-17 Boys Under-15 Girls Under-19 Girls Under-17 Girls Under-15 COMPETITIONS PFF U16-U19 Boys’ National Championships PFF - [Header Default](https://pff.org.ph/layouts/header-default/) - PFF ABOUT THE PFF PFF Vision Mission PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS PFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE INTERMEDIARIES NEWS FUTSALIGA MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS PFF CLUB LICENSING NATIONAL TEAMS MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM YOUTH TEAMS MEN’S UNDER-22 Boys Under-19 Boys Under-17 Boys Under-15 Girls Under-19 Girls Under-17 Girls Under-15 COMPETITIONS PFF U16-U19 Boys’ National Championships PFF U15 Boys National - [Footer Home 7](https://pff.org.ph/layouts/footer-home-7/) - PFF ABOUT THE PFFPFF Vision MissionPROGRAMS AND PROJECTSPFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEINTERMEDIARIES NEWSFUTSALIGAMEMBER ASSOCIATIONS PFF CLUB LICENSING NATIONAL TEAMS MEN’S NATIONAL TEAMWOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAMYOUTH TEAMS MEN’S UNDER-22Boys Under-19Boys Under-17Boys Under-15Girls Under-19Girls Under-17Girls Under-15 COMPETITIONS PFF U16-U19 Boys’ National ChampionshipsPFF U15 Boys National ChampionshipPFF Women’s League TECHNICAL COACHING NEWSCOACHING COURSESWOMEN’S DEVELOPMENTREFEREESYOUTH & GRASSROOTS RESOURCES DOWNLOADS CAREERSCONTACT US Copyright - [Footer Home 3 Short](https://pff.org.ph/layouts/footer-home-3-short/) - PFF ABOUT THE PFFPFF Vision MissionPROGRAMS AND PROJECTSPFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEINTERMEDIARIES NEWSFUTSALIGAMEMBER ASSOCIATIONS PFF CLUB LICENSING NATIONAL TEAMS MEN’S NATIONAL TEAMWOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAMYOUTH TEAMS MEN’S UNDER-22Boys Under-19Boys Under-17Boys Under-15Girls Under-19Girls Under-17Girls Under-15 COMPETITIONS PFF U16-U19 Boys’ National ChampionshipsPFF U15 Boys National ChampionshipPFF Women’s League TECHNICAL COACHING NEWSCOACHING COURSESWOMEN’S DEVELOPMENTREFEREESYOUTH & GRASSROOTS RESOURCES DOWNLOADS CAREERSCONTACT US Copyright - [Main Footer](https://pff.org.ph/layouts/main-footer/) - Sign Up Now Become a member of our online community and get tickets to upcoming matches or sports events faster! PFF ABOUT THE PFFPFF Vision MissionPROGRAMS AND PROJECTSPFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEINTERMEDIARIES NEWSFUTSALIGAMEMBER ASSOCIATIONS PFF CLUB LICENSING NATIONAL TEAMS MEN’S NATIONAL TEAMWOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAMYOUTH TEAMS MEN’S UNDER-22Boys Under-19Boys Under-17Boys Under-15Girls Under-19Girls Under-17Girls Under-15 COMPETITIONS PFF U16-U19 Boys’ - [Footer Home 4](https://pff.org.ph/layouts/footer-home-4/) - Join Us For a Free Training Session! PFF ABOUT THE PFFPFF Vision MissionPROGRAMS AND PROJECTSPFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEINTERMEDIARIES NEWSFUTSALIGAMEMBER ASSOCIATIONS PFF CLUB LICENSING NATIONAL TEAMS MEN’S NATIONAL TEAMWOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAMYOUTH TEAMS MEN’S UNDER-22Boys Under-19Boys Under-17Boys Under-15Girls Under-19Girls Under-17Girls Under-15 COMPETITIONS PFF U16-U19 Boys’ National ChampionshipsPFF U15 Boys National ChampionshipPFF Women’s League TECHNICAL COACHING NEWSCOACHING COURSESWOMEN’S DEVELOPMENTREFEREESYOUTH - [Footer Home 2](https://pff.org.ph/layouts/footer-home-2/) - Sign Up Now Become a member of our online community and get tickets to upcoming matches or sports events faster! PFF ABOUT THE PFFPFF Vision MissionPROGRAMS AND PROJECTSPFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEINTERMEDIARIES NEWSFUTSALIGAMEMBER ASSOCIATIONS PFF CLUB LICENSING NATIONAL TEAMS MEN’S NATIONAL TEAMWOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAMYOUTH TEAMS MEN’S UNDER-22Boys Under-19Boys Under-17Boys Under-15Girls Under-19Girls Under-17Girls Under-15 COMPETITIONS PFF U16-U19 Boys’ - [Footer Home 6](https://pff.org.ph/layouts/footer-home-6/) - Sign Up Now Become a member of our online community and get tickets to upcoming matches or sports events faster! PFF ABOUT THE PFFPFF Vision MissionPROGRAMS AND PROJECTSPFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEINTERMEDIARIES NEWSFUTSALIGAMEMBER ASSOCIATIONS PFF CLUB LICENSING NATIONAL TEAMS MEN’S NATIONAL TEAMWOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAMYOUTH TEAMS MEN’S UNDER-22Boys Under-19Boys Under-17Boys Under-15Girls Under-19Girls Under-17Girls Under-15 COMPETITIONS PFF U16-U19 Boys’ - [Blog item "Details"](https://pff.org.ph/layouts/blog-item-details/) - Blog item “Details” The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) invites qualified contractors, sports infrastructure companies, and consortiums to submit proposals for the Design, Supply, and Construction of Three (3) Artificial Football Pitches (105 meters by 68 meters) under the FIFA Forward Programme. Interested companies… - [Blog item "Masonry"](https://pff.org.ph/layouts/blog-item-masonry/) - Blog item “Masonry” The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) invites qualified contractors, sports infrastructure companies, and consortiums to submit proposals for the Design, Supply, and Construction of Three (3) Artificial Football Pitches (105 meters by 68 meters) under the FIFA Forward Programme. Interested companies… Read more - [Blog item "Portfolio"](https://pff.org.ph/layouts/blog-item-portfolio/) - Blog item “Portfolio” ## In the News - [Grimace Scores with Filipino Fans as McDonald’s Brings FIFA Fever to PH-Myanmar Clash](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/grimace-scores-with-filipino-fans-as-mcdonalds-brings-fifa-fever-to-ph-myanmar-clash/) - Philippine Football Federation President John Anthony Gutierrez welcomed the partnership, noting that McDonald’s helped amplify the excitement surrounding the country’s return to hosting international matches. - [Iloilo Centrale and PFF Break Ground on New 9-A-Side Football Pitch](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/iloilo-centrale-and-pff-break-ground-on-new-9-a-side-football-pitch/) - Rooted in a deep appreciation for Iloilo’s rich sports heritage and driven by a vision for the future, Filinvest Land, in partnership with the Philippine Football Federation, officially broke ground on the Iloilo Centrale Football Pitch. - [PH football team whips Myanmar, Guam in Tri-Nation Friendlies](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/ph-football-team-whips-myanmar-guam-in-tri-nation-friendlies/) - The result extended the national team’s unbeaten streak to 15 months, dating back to the start of the 2027 AFC (Asian Football Confederation) Asian Cup Qualifiers in March 2025. - [Filipinas set for friendlies vs American clubs](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/filipinas-set-for-friendlies-vs-american-clubs/) - The Philippine Football Federation announced on Friday that the Filipinas are going to face the San Diego Wave on June 4 and Albion San Diego. - [PFF pushes citizenship bid for 3 heritage players](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/pff-pushes-citizenship-bid-for-3-heritage-players/) - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) moved a step closer in its bid to secure the eligibility of three Filipino heritage players after their applications were tackled by the House Committee on Youth and Sports Development. - [Myanmar, Guam to test PMNFT in friendlies at Rizal Memorial](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/myanmar-guam-to-test-pmnft-in-friendlies-at-rizal-memorial/) - The Philippine Men’s National Football Team (PMNFT) will take on Guam and Myanmar in a ‘Tri-Nations’ friendly tournament scheduled from June 3 to 9 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. - [Futsaliga a huge success – PFF exec](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/futsaliga-a-huge-success-pff-exec/) - The Futsaliga has established itself as one of the most important legacy and grassroots development initiatives of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF). - [NCR captures inaugural U16 nationals crown with rout over Iloilo-Guimaras](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/ncr-captures-inaugural-u16-nationals-crown-with-rout-over-iloilo-guimaras/) - The championship capped a week-long showcase of emerging Filipino football talent, with PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez emphasizing the tournament’s broader significance to the sport’s grassroots development. - [Victorias City hosts 2026 PFF U-19 national championship qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/victorias-city-hosts-2026-pff-u-19-national-championship-qualifiers/) - Victorias City is hosting the 2026 Philippine Football Federation Under-19 qualifiers, with 10 teams from different football associations across the nation competing to qualify for the national championship. - [PMNFT U23 opens 2026 talent search](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/pmnft-u23-opens-2026-talent-search/) - The Philippine Football Federation has formally started early preparations for the Philippine men’s under-23 national football team. - [National U16-U19 boys' football tilt kicks off in Negros Occidental](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/national-u16-u19-boys-football-tilt-kicks-off-in-negros-occidental/) - The 2026 Philippine Football Federation (PFF) National U16-U19 Boys’ Championship officially kicked off Thursday in Negros Occidental - [Dikdikan ang PFF Futsaliga elims na bumuhay sa House of Futsal](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/dikdikan-ang-pff-futsaliga-elims-na-bumuhay-sa-house-of-futsal/) - Muling nabuhay ang Philsports Arena nang tanggapin ng House of Futsal ng bansa ang pagbabalik ng PFF Futsaliga na handog ng Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). - [Philippines stuns Myanmar in ASEAN U17](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/philippines-stuns-myanmar-in-asean-u17/) - The win marked the Philippines’ first-ever victory over Myanmar at the U17 level. - [Bago City mobil­izes full sup­port for PFF U-16 national group stage](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/bago-city-mobilizes-full-support-for-pff-u-16-national-group-stage/) - The Bago City gov­ern­ment has ramped up pre­par­a­tions for the upcom­ing Phil­ip­pine Foot­ball Fed­er­a­tion (PFF) Under-16 Boys’ National Cham­pi­on­ship Group Stage. - [Maranatha's SHE Cup tilt hailed](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/maranathas-she-cup-tilt-hailed/) - The MCC Cen­tur­i­ons delivered an impress­ive cam­paign, fin­ish­ing second in their group before advan­cing to the finals. - [Philippines U17 shows grit despite Thailand loss](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/philippines-u17-shows-grit-despite-thailand-loss/) - The Philippine Under-17 Men’s National Team showed resilience and in-game growth despite a 5-1 loss to regional powerhouse Thailand in its Group B opener of the 2026 ASEAN U17 Boys’ Championship on Sunday in Gresik, East Java. - [Philippine men’s football team banks on strong foundation, new blood](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/philippine-mens-football-team-banks-on-strong-foundation-new-blood/) - PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez commended the national team’s progress and emphasized the importance of sustaining this trajectory. - [Monsanto lone Cebuano homegrown talent who made it to the national team](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/monsanto-lone-cebuano-homegrown-talent-who-made-it-to-the-national-team/) - “When we read the letter from the PFF saying he made it, we got goosebumps. All his hard work far from home paid off." - [PFF prexy hails PMNFT grit after AFC Asia Cup exit](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/pff-prexy-hails-pmnft-grit-after-afc-asia-cup-exit/) - Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president John Gutierrez and Philippine Men’s National Football Team (PMNFT) head coach Carles Cuadrat remained optimistic despite the team’s exit from the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers last March 31 in Tajikistan. - [Rodriguez, Palacios proud as Filipinas qualify anew for FIFA Women's World Cup](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/rodriguez-palacios-proud-as-filipinas-qualify-anew-for-fifa-womens-world-cup/) - Former stalwarts Camille Rodriguez and Inna Palacios are delighted to see the Filipinas continue their success. - [Filipinas expect tough grind in World Cup](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/filipinas-expect-tough-grind-in-world-cup/) - Filipinas forward Alesandrea Carpio said there’s only one way for the team to prepare for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. - [‘Philippine women’s football in good hands’](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/philippine-womens-football-in-good-hands/) - We are back in the Women’s World Cup. We may not all agree with the leader but we need to give him respect. - [5 Reasons Filipino Football Fans Will Love This New Partnership](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/5-reasons-filipino-football-fans-will-love-this-new-partnership/) - GoTyme has already been building a relationship with football in the Philippines through its three-year partnership with the Philippine Football Federation, support for the national teams and grassroots development, and fan-facing initiatives like the GoTyme Bank Match Up and Dream Match-up. - [Filipinas book second straight World Cup appearance with rout of Uzbekistan](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/filipinas-book-second-straight-world-cup-appearance-with-rout-of-uzbekistan/) - The Filipinas are going back to the FIFA Women's World Cup, after blanking Uzbekistan, 2-0, in the play-in held at the Gold Coast Stadium in Australia on Thursday. - [How this local Fil-Aus community leader is championing heritage as an AFC Women’s Asian Cup volunteer](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/how-this-local-fil-aus-community-leader-is-championing-heritage-as-an-afc-womens-asian-cup-volunteer/) - Gold Coast Filipino-Australian Cultural Ensemble President Shirley Nield trades her executive hat for a volunteer vest to lead community support and flag-bearing duties for the Philippine National Team. - [Filipinas ‘miraculously’ reach Asian Cup quarterfinals](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/filipinas-miraculously-reach-asian-cup-quarterfinals/) - The Philippines unexpectedly qualified for the quarterfinals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026. - [Pinakamalaking Domestic Futsal Tournament sa bansa “Futsaliga” lalaruin sa PhilSports Arena](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/pinakamalaking-domestic-futsal-tournament-sa-bansa-futsaliga-lalaruin-sa-philsports-arena/) - PTV4 report on PFF Futsaliga. - [Football: Filipinas get breakthrough win vs. Iran, stay in hunt in Women's Asian Cup](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/football-filipinas-get-breakthrough-win-vs-iran-stay-in-hunt-in-womens-asian-cup/) - The Philippine women's national football team is still in the running for a place in the knockout round after a hard-earned 2-0 win over Iran in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026, Sunday at the Gold Coast Stadium. - [John Gutierrez is taking PHL football in the right direction](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/john-gutierrez-is-taking-phl-football-in-the-right-direction/) - PFF, thanks to funding from Fifa and the AFC and an assist from the Philippine Sports Commission is doing it. They’re doing it so fast that they’re having problems looking for areas to put up the pitches. - [Filipinas coach upbeat on Women's Asian Cup chances vs South Korea](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/filipinas-coach-upbeat-on-womens-asian-cup-chances-vs-south-korea/) - The Philippine national women’s team has what it takes to take on a dominant team like South Korea. - [Filipina5 end ASEAN Futsal campaign on high with stalemate vs Australia](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/filipina5-end-asean-futsal-campaign-on-high-with-stalemate-vs-australia/) - The Filipina5 closed their campaign in the 2026 ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship on a valiant note, earning a 1-1 draw against Australia on Thursday in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. - [Filipina5 claim first ever ASEAN Futsal win by beating Myanmar](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/filipina5-claim-first-ever-asean-futsal-win-by-beating-myanmar/) - THE FILIPINA5 claimed their first-ever victory in the ASEAN Futsal Championship by nipping Myanmar, 1-0, on Tuesday at the Terminal 21 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. - [Filipinas enter land of the giants anew](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/filipinas-enter-land-of-the-giants-anew/) - IT will be David versus Goliath when the Filipinas, the national women’s football team, clash with the heavily favored hometown Matildas this Sunday, kicking off their campaign in Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup at the 65,000-seat Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia. - [PFF confident as Filipinas chase top-six finish for World Cup spot](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/pff-confident-as-filipinas-chase-top-six-finish-for-world-cup-spot/) - PFF president John Gutierrez expressed confidence in the squad’s readiness as they look to replicate their magical 2022 run. - [Ex-State players back after Manila friendship games](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/ex-state-players-back-after-manila-friendship-games/) - Mr. John Anthony Gutierrez, the PFF President, was also present at the opening match, showing the support and commitment towards the importance of sports diplomacy. - [PAGCOR boosts Filipinas’ Asian Cup bid](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/pagcor-boosts-filipinas-asian-cup-bid/) - PFF president John Gutierrez welcomes PAGCOR’s support and underscored the importance of sustained backing from both government and private institutions. - [PFF prexy Gutierrez to grace CRFA-PFF exec friendly on Saturday](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/crfa-pff-rfa-execs-to-clash-in-friendly-on-feb-21/) - Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president John Gutierrez is set to attend the upcoming exhibition match between the Cebu Regional Football Association (CRFA) executives and the PFF Regional Football Association (RFA) officials on February 21 at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex. - [Young Filipinas set for challenge in U17 Women’s Asian Cup](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/young-filipinas-set-for-challenge-in-u17-womens-asian-cup/) - The young Filipinas will face reigning world champions Korea DPR, continental heavyweights Korea Republic, and Chinese Taipei, promising a tough group stage that will push the young squad to their limits. - [Filipinas hold talent identification camp in California; Arrarte is new head U-17 coach](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/filipinas-hold-talent-identification-camp-in-california-arrarte-is-new-head-u-17-coach/) - The evaluation was conducted over five days, with Nahuel "Naz" Arrarte leading the program as the new head coach of the under-17 team. Participants included players born 2009 to 2011. - [PFF, Ekkono Method partner to modernize Philippine football](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/pff-ekkono-method-partner-to-modernize-philippine-football/) - PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez said the partnership is a key part of the federation’s broader push to update how Philippine football is taught, organized and sustained. - [Filipinas, Asian Youth champs lead ‘25 PSA Awards honorees](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/pff-rolls-out-21-football-fields-across-ph-this-year/) - THE gold medal winners in the Asian Youth Games and its Para Games counterpart, a former Deputy Speaker now making waves in the sport of polo, breakthrough Southeast Asian Games champion Philippine women’s football team and a firm that has been a major backer of Philippine sports, are among those to be feted in the - [Davao South enters national football finals](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/davao-south-enters-national-football-finals/) - Davao South RFA (DRFA) topped the Mindanao Group H meet to advance to the tournament proper of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) U19 national finals. - [Dipolog: FOOTBALL COMPETITION SA DIPOLOG CITY, GIBUKSAN NA](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/dipolog-football-competition-sa-dipolog-city-gibuksan-na/) - Migawas ang mga kahinam ug kusog sa mga atleta human opisyal nga gibuksan ang kompetisyon sa PFF U16/U19 Boys National Championship 2025 Regional Qualifier kaniadtong Pebrero 6, 2026, sa Dipolog City Sports Complex sa Barangay Olingan, ning siyudad. - [Filipinas arrive for three-week Manila, Balesin training camp](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/filipinas-arrive-for-three-week-manila-balesin-training-camp/) - Gutierrez said they were able to schedule a camp in Balesin after gaining sponsorship from Alphaland, which owns the exclusive posh island, following the Filipinas’ gold medal victory in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games. - [PFF, PSC partner to bring full-sized pitches, FIFA arenas nationwide](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/https-tiebreakertimes-com-ph-tbt-pff-psc-partner-to-bring-full-sized-pitches-fifa-arenas-nationwide-363863/) - Rather than resting on its laurels, the PFF is doubling down on its long-term vision for the sport by rolling out infrastructure programs aimed at expanding access to quality football pitches across the country. - [PFF, target na palawakin ang grassroots program sa pamamagitan ng football clinics sa bansa](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/pff-target-na-palawakin-ang-grassroots-program-sa-pamamagitan-ng-football-clinics-sa-bansa/) - TV report from PTV 4. - [AIA Philippines seals partnership with PFF](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/aia-philippines-seals-partnership-with-pff/) - AIA Philippines sealed on Friday a partnership with the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) making the insurer the life insurance coverage provider to members of the national football teams. - [Cebu FC announces home games as PFL campaign resumes](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/cebu-fc-announces-home-games-as-pfl-campaign-resumes/) - Cebu Football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants will enjoy a strong home-field edge when the Philippines Football League (PFL) resumes next month, with eight of their remaining matches confirmed at the Dynamic Herb–Borromeo Sports Complex in Cebu City. - [We want them to get annoyed, to get frustrated': How Filipinas coach Mark Torcaso plans to outlast rivals at the Asian Cup 2026](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/we-want-them-to-get-annoyed-to-get-frustrated-how-filipinas-coach-mark-torcaso-plans-to-outlast-rivals-at-the-asian-cup-2026/) - With just under 50 days to go before the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, Filipinas head coach Mark Torcaso, an Australian veteran and tactician from the A-League, shared in an interview how the Philippine women’s football team is preparing for the upcoming tournament. - [Filipinas pitch camp in Australia for Asian Cup](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/filipinas-pitch-camp-in-australia-for-asian-cup/) - In a joint press conference with Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick Gregorio, Philippine Football Federation president John Gutierrez said the Filipinas will hold training camps in Manila and Balesin before flying to Australia for the March 1 to 21 meet. - [PSC wants Rizal to be home of PH football with help of FIFA, PFF](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/psc-wants-rizal-to-be-home-of-ph-football-with-help-of-fifa-pff/) - THE Rizal Memorial Stadium is being eyed to be the official home of Philippine football by the Philippine Sports Commission. PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio said he hopes to draw support from FIFA in the endeavor after the international federation recently had an agreement with the Philippine Football Federation for the funding of football pitches across - [Baguio City gagawing Regional Training Center](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/baguio-city-gagawing-regional-training-center/) - Pinamunuan nina Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick ‘Pato’ Gregorio at Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong ang inspection sa ginagawang Baguio Athletic Bowl rehabilitation - [PFF marks historic year in 2025](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/pff-marks-historic-year-in-2025/) - PHILIPPINE football reached unprecedented heights in 2025 as the country celebrated historic milestones on and off the pitch. From hosting the first-ever FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup with the solid support of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to clinching its first Southeast Asian Games gold medal in women’s football, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) showcased - [Isabella Bandoja, Lanie Ortillo sisipa sa HK Women’s League](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/isabella-bandoja-lanie-ortillo-sisipa-sa-hk-womens-league/) - Dalawang miyembro ng pambansang koponan ng futsal sa kababaihan ng Pilipinas ang nakakuha ng propesyonal na kontrata sa ibang bansa kasunod ng kanilang kamakailang pagsipa sa 1st FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup sa Pasig. Nalagdaan na ng Bikolanang si Isabella Bandoja, 24, at taga-Tondo, Manila na si Lanie Ortillo, 20, ang kontrata para maglaro sa - [Philippine football breaks new ground with world hosting and regional dominance](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/philippine-football-breaks-new-ground-with-world-hosting-and-regional-dominance/) - Philippine football reached a new level of visibility and achievement in 2025, combining international hosting duties with competitive success across women’s, men’s and youth teams. The year marked a shift from rebuilding to results, as milestones were recorded both on home soil and in continental competition. The Philippines made history by staging the FIFA Women’s - [Philippine Football Federation marks historic year in 2025](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/philippine-football-federation-marks-historic-year-in-2025/) - PHILIPPINE football reached unprecedented heights in 2025 as the country celebrated historic milestones on and off the pitch. From hosting the first-ever FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup with the solid support of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to clinching its first Southeast Asian Games gold medal in women’s football, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) showcased - [PFF celebrates historic achievements in 2025](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/pff-celebrates-historic-achievements-in-2025/) - The Philippines had an outstanding performance in football last year, capped by the historic gold medal victory of the women's team in the Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. - [PFF marks 2025 as historic year](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/pff-marks-2025-as-historic-year/) - Philippine football reached unprecedented heights in 2025 as the country celebrated historic milestones on and off the pitch/ From hosting the first-ever FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup with the solid support of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to clinching its first Southeast Asian Games gold medal in women’s football, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) showcased - [2025 Dehins Malilimutan ng PH Football Federation](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/2025-dehins-malilimutan-ng-ph-football-federation/) - NAKAMIT ng Philippine football ang walang kapantay na mga tagumpay noong 2025 habang ipinagdiwang ng bansa ang mga makasaysayang milestone sa loob at labas ng larangan. Mula sa pagho-host ng kauna-unahang FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup sa matibay na suporta ng Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) hanggang sa pagkamit sa unang Southeast Asian Games gold medal - [2025 emerges as milestone year for Philippine football – PFF](https://pff.org.ph/in-the-news/2025-emerges-as-milestone-year-for-philippine-football-pff/) - Philippine football recorded a banner year in 2025, highlighted by historic hosting duties, breakthrough international results, and continued progress across men’s, women’s, and youth programs, according to the Philippine Football Federation (PFF). The country made history by hosting the FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup at the PhilSports Arena, the first FIFA World Cup ever staged ## Calendars - [Calendar](https://pff.org.ph/calendar/calendar/) ## League Tables - [Philppines Football League Team Standings](https://pff.org.ph/table/philppines-football-league-team-standings/) - [Women’s Football Cup](https://pff.org.ph/table/womens-football-cup/) ## Player Lists - [Player List](https://pff.org.ph/list/player-list/) - [Player List NFL](https://pff.org.ph/list/player-list-nfl/) ## Events - [New Stadium Presentation](https://pff.org.ph/event/new-stadium-presentation/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis autem vel eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulputate velit esse molestie consequat, - [Super Junior League](https://pff.org.ph/event/super-junior-league/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis autem vel eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulputate velit esse molestie consequat, - [Meet the Idol - Famous Players Meet & Greet](https://pff.org.ph/event/meet-the-idol-famous-players-meet-greet/) - Suspendisse sit amet pretium orci. Aliquam erat volutpat. Quisque tortor ipsum, mattis scelerisque vitae, malesuada nulla. - [raining with a Famous Coach](https://pff.org.ph/event/raining-with-a-famous-coach/) - Suspendisse sit amet pretium orci. Aliquam erat volutpat. Quisque tortor ipsum, mattis scelerisque vitae, malesuada nulla. - [New Season Warmup Games](https://pff.org.ph/event/new-season-warmup-games/) - Suspendisse sit amet pretium orci. Aliquam erat volutpat. Quisque tortor ipsum, mattis scelerisque vitae, malesuada nulla. - [Team Members Announcement](https://pff.org.ph/event/team-members-announcement/) - Suspendisse sit amet pretium orci. Aliquam erat volutpat. Quisque tortor ipsum, mattis scelerisque vitae, malesuada nulla. ## Team - [Mario Lopez](https://pff.org.ph/manager/mario-lopez/) - [Mark Johnson](https://pff.org.ph/manager/mark-johnson/) - [John Parker](https://pff.org.ph/manager/john-parker/) - [Andrew Moore](https://pff.org.ph/manager/andrew-moore/) ## Testimonials - [David Jones](https://pff.org.ph/testimonials/david-jones/) - Thank you for the awesome website! It's a real treasure for those who follow football news and games. I like how informative the blog is and how I can find the scores easily. You do an amazing job! " - [Mark Stevens](https://pff.org.ph/testimonials/mark-stevens/) - The instructors and coaches know what they are doing when it comes to training the children. My kids loved the training camp program and we are looking forward to the upcoming championship! Thank you!" - [John Matthews](https://pff.org.ph/testimonials/john-matthews/) - I love the professional approach to processing and showcasing information about matches and players. This is one of the best websites for sports and football in particular that I have ever worked with!" ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://pff.org.ph/category/uncategorized/) - [TEAMS](https://pff.org.ph/category/teams-girls-under-16/) - [ACTIVITIES](https://pff.org.ph/category/activities/) - [COMPETITIONS](https://pff.org.ph/category/competitions/) - [PFF U15 Boys National Championship](https://pff.org.ph/category/competitions/pff-u15-boys-national-championship/) - [PFF U19 Boys National Championship](https://pff.org.ph/category/competitions/pff-u19-boys-national-championship/) - [PFF Women’s Cup](https://pff.org.ph/category/competitions/pff-womens-cup/) - [PFF Women’s League](https://pff.org.ph/category/competitions/pff-womens-league/) - [Philippines Football League](https://pff.org.ph/category/competitions/philippines-football-league/) - [EVENTS](https://pff.org.ph/category/events/) - [FRIENDLIES](https://pff.org.ph/category/friendlies/) - [INFRASTRUCTURE](https://pff.org.ph/category/infrastructure/) - [MEDIA](https://pff.org.ph/category/media/) - [NEWS](https://pff.org.ph/category/news/) - [OFFICIAL STATEMENT](https://pff.org.ph/category/official-statement/) - [PFF ADVISORY](https://pff.org.ph/category/pff-advisory/) - [PROJECTS](https://pff.org.ph/category/projects/) - [IN THE NEWS](https://pff.org.ph/category/in-the-news/) - [MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM](https://pff.org.ph/category/teams-girls-under-16/mens-national-team/) - [WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM](https://pff.org.ph/category/teams-girls-under-16/womens-national-team/) - [YOUTH TEAMS](https://pff.org.ph/category/teams-girls-under-16/youth-teams/) - [Boys Under 16](https://pff.org.ph/category/teams-girls-under-16/youth-teams/boys-under-16/) - [Boys Under-15](https://pff.org.ph/category/teams-girls-under-16/youth-teams/boys-under-15/) - [Boys Under-17](https://pff.org.ph/category/teams-girls-under-16/youth-teams/boys-under-17/) - [Boys Under-19](https://pff.org.ph/category/teams-girls-under-16/youth-teams/boys-under-19/) - [Girls Under-15](https://pff.org.ph/category/teams-girls-under-16/youth-teams/girls-under-15/) - [Girls Under-16](https://pff.org.ph/category/teams-girls-under-16/youth-teams/girls-under-16/) - [Girls Under-17](https://pff.org.ph/category/teams-girls-under-16/youth-teams/girls-under-17/) - [Girls Under-19](https://pff.org.ph/category/teams-girls-under-16/youth-teams/girls-under-19/) - [Men’s Under-22](https://pff.org.ph/category/teams-girls-under-16/youth-teams/mens-under-22/) - [Men’s Under-23](https://pff.org.ph/category/teams-girls-under-16/youth-teams/mens-under-23/) - [TECHNICAL](https://pff.org.ph/category/technical/) - [COACHING](https://pff.org.ph/category/technical/coaching/) - [FUTSAL](https://pff.org.ph/category/technical/futsal/) - [REFEREES](https://pff.org.ph/category/technical/referees/) - [WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT](https://pff.org.ph/category/technical/womens-development/) - [U16 GIRLS](https://pff.org.ph/category/u16-girls/) - [YOUTH & GRASSROOTS](https://pff.org.ph/category/youth-grassroots/) - [General Posts](https://pff.org.ph/category/general-posts/) - [Coach Courses](https://pff.org.ph/category/coach-courses/) - [RFA News](https://pff.org.ph/category/rfa-news/) - [Futsaliga](https://pff.org.ph/category/futsaliga/) - [PFF U16-U19 Boys' National Championships](https://pff.org.ph/category/competitions/pff-u16-u19-boys-national-championships/) ## Tags - [Soccer](https://pff.org.ph/tag/soccer/) - [player](https://pff.org.ph/tag/player/) - [game](https://pff.org.ph/tag/game/) - [event](https://pff.org.ph/tag/event/) - [leagues](https://pff.org.ph/tag/leagues/) - [AFF](https://pff.org.ph/tag/aff/) - [Asian Cup Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/tag/asian-cup-qualifiers/) - [PFF](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pff/) - [FIFA](https://pff.org.ph/tag/fifa/) - [FIFA Futsal Womens World Cup](https://pff.org.ph/tag/fifa-futsal-womens-world-cup/) - [Futsal](https://pff.org.ph/tag/futsal/) - [John Gutierrez](https://pff.org.ph/tag/john-gutierrez/) - [PSA](https://pff.org.ph/tag/psa/) - [Belay Fernando](https://pff.org.ph/tag/belay-fernando/) - [PSC](https://pff.org.ph/tag/psc/) - [Palarong Pambansa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/palarong-pambansa/) - [8v8 football](https://pff.org.ph/tag/8v8-football/) - [u16](https://pff.org.ph/tag/u16/) - [u19](https://pff.org.ph/tag/u19/) - [var](https://pff.org.ph/tag/var/) - [Philippine Sports Commission](https://pff.org.ph/tag/philippine-sports-commission/) - [PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio](https://pff.org.ph/tag/psc-chairman-patrick-gregorio/) - [stallion laguna](https://pff.org.ph/tag/stallion-laguna/) - [AFC Women's Champion League](https://pff.org.ph/tag/afc-womens-champion-league/) - [roman oliver](https://pff.org.ph/tag/roman-oliver/) - [pff talent id](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pff-talent-id/) - [PWNT U17](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pwnt-u17/) - [pff congress](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pff-congress/) - [pmnt u23](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pmnt-u23/) - [carles cuadrat](https://pff.org.ph/tag/carles-cuadrat/) - [popoy clarino](https://pff.org.ph/tag/popoy-clarino/) - [michael martinez alvarez](https://pff.org.ph/tag/michael-martinez-alvarez/) - [sandro reyes](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sandro-reyes/) - [alex monis](https://pff.org.ph/tag/alex-monis/) - [santi rublico](https://pff.org.ph/tag/santi-rublico/) - [Chandler Mcdaniel](https://pff.org.ph/tag/chandler-mcdaniel/) - [Olivia Mcdaniel](https://pff.org.ph/tag/olivia-mcdaniel/) - [Bhebhe Lemoran](https://pff.org.ph/tag/bhebhe-lemoran/) - [WACL](https://pff.org.ph/tag/wacl/) - [PFF Women's League](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pff-womens-league/) - [ffwwc](https://pff.org.ph/tag/ffwwc/) - [pato gregorio](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pato-gregorio/) - [gianni infantino](https://pff.org.ph/tag/gianni-infantino/) - [hali long](https://pff.org.ph/tag/hali-long/) - [pmnt](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pmnt/) - [pnvf](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pnvf/) - [fivb mens volleyball world championship](https://pff.org.ph/tag/fivb-mens-volleyball-world-championship/) - [tats suzara](https://pff.org.ph/tag/tats-suzara/) - [filipinas](https://pff.org.ph/tag/filipinas/) - [pwnt](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pwnt/) - [friendly](https://pff.org.ph/tag/friendly/) - [PMNFT](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pmnft/) - [Bjorn Kristensen](https://pff.org.ph/tag/bjorn-kristensen/) - [Timor-Leste](https://pff.org.ph/tag/timor-leste/) - [pwnft](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pwnft/) - [pwnft u17](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pwnft-u17/) - [u17](https://pff.org.ph/tag/u17/) - [Jefferson Tabinas](https://pff.org.ph/tag/jefferson-tabinas/) - [Jarvey Gayoso](https://pff.org.ph/tag/jarvey-gayoso/) - [2027 ACQ](https://pff.org.ph/tag/2027-acq/) - [Randy Schneider](https://pff.org.ph/tag/randy-schneider/) - [Asian Cup](https://pff.org.ph/tag/asian-cup/) - [Sofhia Muros](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sofhia-muros/) - [Filipinas U17](https://pff.org.ph/tag/filipinas-u17/) - [Aiselyn Sia](https://pff.org.ph/tag/aiselyn-sia/) - [Selu Lozano](https://pff.org.ph/tag/selu-lozano/) - [Pradhyum Reddy](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pradhyum-reddy/) - [SEA Games](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sea-games/) - [PMNFT U23](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pmnft-u23/) - [Filipina5](https://pff.org.ph/tag/filipina5/) - [CRFA](https://pff.org.ph/tag/crfa/) - [Cebu](https://pff.org.ph/tag/cebu/) - [Toledo City](https://pff.org.ph/tag/toledo-city/) - [Aboitiz Futsal Clinic](https://pff.org.ph/tag/aboitiz-futsal-clinic/) - [Aboitiz](https://pff.org.ph/tag/aboitiz/) - [mark torcaso](https://pff.org.ph/tag/mark-torcaso/) - [angie beard](https://pff.org.ph/tag/angie-beard/) - [gotyme](https://pff.org.ph/tag/gotyme/) - [uzbekistan](https://pff.org.ph/tag/uzbekistan/) - [rizal memorial stadium](https://pff.org.ph/tag/rizal-memorial-stadium/) - [mayonnaise](https://pff.org.ph/tag/mayonnaise/) - [gloryfall](https://pff.org.ph/tag/gloryfall/) - [ultras pilipinas](https://pff.org.ph/tag/ultras-pilipinas/) - [sofia harrison](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sofia-harrison/) - [sofia wunsch](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sofia-wunsch/) - [meryll serrano](https://pff.org.ph/tag/meryll-serrano/) - [Diyorakhon Khabibullaeva](https://pff.org.ph/tag/diyorakhon-khabibullaeva/) - [Kotryna Kulbyte](https://pff.org.ph/tag/kotryna-kulbyte/) - [olongapo](https://pff.org.ph/tag/olongapo/) - [davao city](https://pff.org.ph/tag/davao-city/) - [Manila Digger](https://pff.org.ph/tag/manila-digger/) - [AFC Challenge League](https://pff.org.ph/tag/afc-challenge-league/) - [PFL](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pfl/) - [nonong araneta](https://pff.org.ph/tag/nonong-araneta/) - [talent development scheme](https://pff.org.ph/tag/talent-development-scheme/) - [eric abrams](https://pff.org.ph/tag/eric-abrams/) - [COD](https://pff.org.ph/tag/cod/) - [center of development](https://pff.org.ph/tag/center-of-development/) - [RFAs](https://pff.org.ph/tag/rfas/) - [filipina5 futsal fiesta](https://pff.org.ph/tag/filipina5-futsal-fiesta/) - [regional football associations](https://pff.org.ph/tag/regional-football-associations/) - [AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/tag/afc-asian-cup-qualifiers/) - [Jeff Tabinas](https://pff.org.ph/tag/jeff-tabinas/) - [Maldives](https://pff.org.ph/tag/maldives/) - [RFA](https://pff.org.ph/tag/rfa/) - [Sarina Bolden](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sarina-bolden/) - [PMNFT U17](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pmnft-u17/) - [Tetsuya Tsuchida](https://pff.org.ph/tag/tetsuya-tsuchida/) - [aarran long](https://pff.org.ph/tag/aarran-long/) - [jaime sandejas](https://pff.org.ph/tag/jaime-sandejas/) - [Reign Deomampo](https://pff.org.ph/tag/reign-deomampo/) - [Leo Garcia](https://pff.org.ph/tag/leo-garcia/) - [Rafa Merino](https://pff.org.ph/tag/rafa-merino/) - [Morocco](https://pff.org.ph/tag/morocco/) - [Cathrine Graversen](https://pff.org.ph/tag/cathrine-graversen/) - [Inday Tolentin](https://pff.org.ph/tag/inday-tolentin/) - [PFFWL](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pffwl/) - [2025-26 WACL](https://pff.org.ph/tag/2025-26-wacl/) - [Talya Christensen](https://pff.org.ph/tag/talya-christensen/) - [futsal wwc](https://pff.org.ph/tag/futsal-wwc/) - [isabella bandoja](https://pff.org.ph/tag/isabella-bandoja/) - [bandoja](https://pff.org.ph/tag/bandoja/) - [dionesa tolentin](https://pff.org.ph/tag/dionesa-tolentin/) - [samantha hughes](https://pff.org.ph/tag/samantha-hughes/) - [kayla santiago](https://pff.org.ph/tag/kayla-santiago/) - [philippine women's national futsal team](https://pff.org.ph/tag/philippine-womens-national-futsal-team/) - [philsports arena](https://pff.org.ph/tag/philsports-arena/) - [vico sotto](https://pff.org.ph/tag/vico-sotto/) - [pmnft u22](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pmnft-u22/) - [yeng guiao](https://pff.org.ph/tag/yeng-guiao/) - [supreme court](https://pff.org.ph/tag/supreme-court/) - [pagcor](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pagcor/) - [pcso](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pcso/) - [otu banatao](https://pff.org.ph/tag/otu-banatao/) - [gabriel guimaraes](https://pff.org.ph/tag/gabriel-guimaraes/) - [indonesia](https://pff.org.ph/tag/indonesia/) - [garrath mcpherson](https://pff.org.ph/tag/garrath-mcpherson/) - [mallie ramirez](https://pff.org.ph/tag/mallie-ramirez/) - [vietnam](https://pff.org.ph/tag/vietnam/) - [isabella pasion](https://pff.org.ph/tag/isabella-pasion/) - [alessandrea carpio](https://pff.org.ph/tag/alessandrea-carpio/) - [infantino](https://pff.org.ph/tag/infantino/) - [brazil](https://pff.org.ph/tag/brazil/) - [portugal](https://pff.org.ph/tag/portugal/) - [emilly](https://pff.org.ph/tag/emilly/) - [amandinha](https://pff.org.ph/tag/amandinha/) - [debora vanin](https://pff.org.ph/tag/debora-vanin/) - [pff women's strategy workshop](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pff-womens-strategy-workshop/) - [women's football](https://pff.org.ph/tag/womens-football/) - [camille rodriguez](https://pff.org.ph/tag/camille-rodriguez/) - [camrod](https://pff.org.ph/tag/camrod/) - [arjana demirovic](https://pff.org.ph/tag/arjana-demirovic/) - [simon toselli](https://pff.org.ph/tag/simon-toselli/) - [alexa pino](https://pff.org.ph/tag/alexa-pino/) - [simone rota](https://pff.org.ph/tag/simone-rota/) - [kaya fc](https://pff.org.ph/tag/kaya-fc/) - [kaya](https://pff.org.ph/tag/kaya/) - [sam hughes](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sam-hughes/) - [triple semis](https://pff.org.ph/tag/triple-semis/) - [thailand](https://pff.org.ph/tag/thailand/) - [jael guy](https://pff.org.ph/tag/jael-guy/) - [sara eggesvik](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sara-eggesvik/) - [alex carpio](https://pff.org.ph/tag/alex-carpio/) - [jackie sawicki](https://pff.org.ph/tag/jackie-sawicki/) - [Thichanan Sochuen](https://pff.org.ph/tag/thichanan-sochuen/) - [Jiraporn Mongkoldee](https://pff.org.ph/tag/jiraporn-mongkoldee/) - [house of representatives](https://pff.org.ph/tag/house-of-representatives/) - [philippine women's national football team](https://pff.org.ph/tag/philippine-womens-national-football-team/) - [women's asian cup](https://pff.org.ph/tag/womens-asian-cup/) - [regine rebosura](https://pff.org.ph/tag/regine-rebosura/) - [gold medal](https://pff.org.ph/tag/gold-medal/) - [gelix mercader](https://pff.org.ph/tag/gelix-mercader/) - [bich thuy](https://pff.org.ph/tag/bich-thuy/) - [poc](https://pff.org.ph/tag/poc/) - [bambol tolentino](https://pff.org.ph/tag/bambol-tolentino/) - [inna palacios](https://pff.org.ph/tag/inna-palacios/) - [pff exco](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pff-exco/) - [referees](https://pff.org.ph/tag/referees/) - [AFC](https://pff.org.ph/tag/afc/) - [conference](https://pff.org.ph/tag/conference/) - [robin cainglet](https://pff.org.ph/tag/robin-cainglet/) - [abel de castro](https://pff.org.ph/tag/abel-de-castro/) - [aira ilan](https://pff.org.ph/tag/aira-ilan/) - [kaya-iloilo](https://pff.org.ph/tag/kaya-iloilo/) - [stallion](https://pff.org.ph/tag/stallion/) - [digger](https://pff.org.ph/tag/digger/) - [cebu fc](https://pff.org.ph/tag/cebu-fc/) - [acl2](https://pff.org.ph/tag/acl2/) - [shopee cup](https://pff.org.ph/tag/shopee-cup/) - [strykers](https://pff.org.ph/tag/strykers/) - [guam](https://pff.org.ph/tag/guam/) - [rhea chan](https://pff.org.ph/tag/rhea-chan/) - [mia bookhard](https://pff.org.ph/tag/mia-bookhard/) - [malia cerdon](https://pff.org.ph/tag/malia-cerdon/) - [janna merrill](https://pff.org.ph/tag/janna-merrill/) - [kirara ogawa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/kirara-ogawa/) - [palacios](https://pff.org.ph/tag/palacios/) - [tolentin](https://pff.org.ph/tag/tolentin/) - [maye mendano](https://pff.org.ph/tag/maye-mendano/) - [tran nguyet vi](https://pff.org.ph/tag/tran-nguyet-vi/) - [cathy graversen](https://pff.org.ph/tag/cathy-graversen/) - [house resolution 580](https://pff.org.ph/tag/house-resolution-580/) - [afc women's asian cup](https://pff.org.ph/tag/afc-womens-asian-cup/) - [world cup](https://pff.org.ph/tag/world-cup/) - [ffwwc25](https://pff.org.ph/tag/ffwwc25/) - [kevin goco](https://pff.org.ph/tag/kevin-goco/) - [kyra dimaandal](https://pff.org.ph/tag/kyra-dimaandal/) - [camille rodrigeuz](https://pff.org.ph/tag/camille-rodrigeuz/) - [filipinas futsal fiesta](https://pff.org.ph/tag/filipinas-futsal-fiesta/) - [pasig](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pasig/) - [mendano](https://pff.org.ph/tag/mendano/) - [hughes](https://pff.org.ph/tag/hughes/) - [aris bocalan](https://pff.org.ph/tag/aris-bocalan/) - [coach aris](https://pff.org.ph/tag/coach-aris/) - [malaysia](https://pff.org.ph/tag/malaysia/) - [yasin norhawa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/yasin-norhawa/) - [farahiyah ridzuan](https://pff.org.ph/tag/farahiyah-ridzuan/) - [otu bisong](https://pff.org.ph/tag/otu-bisong/) - [nic guimaraes](https://pff.org.ph/tag/nic-guimaraes/) - [jax pena](https://pff.org.ph/tag/jax-pena/) - [dony pamungkas](https://pff.org.ph/tag/dony-pamungkas/) - [football starts at home](https://pff.org.ph/tag/football-starts-at-home/) - [grassroots](https://pff.org.ph/tag/grassroots/) - [midterm report](https://pff.org.ph/tag/midterm-report/) - [lanie ortillo](https://pff.org.ph/tag/lanie-ortillo/) - [ortillo](https://pff.org.ph/tag/ortillo/) - [kenshiro daniels](https://pff.org.ph/tag/kenshiro-daniels/) - [chima uzoka](https://pff.org.ph/tag/chima-uzoka/) - [noah leddel](https://pff.org.ph/tag/noah-leddel/) - [alyssa ube](https://pff.org.ph/tag/alyssa-ube/) - [tsl fc](https://pff.org.ph/tag/tsl-fc/) - [tuloy fc](https://pff.org.ph/tag/tuloy-fc/) - [hong kong](https://pff.org.ph/tag/hong-kong/) - [tuloy](https://pff.org.ph/tag/tuloy/) - [francis tacardon](https://pff.org.ph/tag/francis-tacardon/) - [miggy clarino](https://pff.org.ph/tag/miggy-clarino/) - [maharlika fc](https://pff.org.ph/tag/maharlika-fc/) - [aguilas](https://pff.org.ph/tag/aguilas/) - [valenzuela pb](https://pff.org.ph/tag/valenzuela-pb/) - [mendio fc](https://pff.org.ph/tag/mendio-fc/) - [filipina u17](https://pff.org.ph/tag/filipina-u17/) - [ariana markey](https://pff.org.ph/tag/ariana-markey/) - [nina mathelus](https://pff.org.ph/tag/nina-mathelus/) - [fifa women's world cup](https://pff.org.ph/tag/fifa-womens-world-cup/) - [serenity cup](https://pff.org.ph/tag/serenity-cup/) - [tryouts](https://pff.org.ph/tag/tryouts/) - [asean](https://pff.org.ph/tag/asean/) - [Hyundai Cup](https://pff.org.ph/tag/hyundai-cup/) - [2026 ASEAN Championship](https://pff.org.ph/tag/2026-asean-championship/) - [myanmar](https://pff.org.ph/tag/myanmar/) - [laos](https://pff.org.ph/tag/laos/) - [kike linares](https://pff.org.ph/tag/kike-linares/) - [ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship](https://pff.org.ph/tag/asean-womens-futsal-championship/) - [fifa arena](https://pff.org.ph/tag/fifa-arena/) - [john anthony gutierrez](https://pff.org.ph/tag/john-anthony-gutierrez/) - [bataan](https://pff.org.ph/tag/bataan/) - [balanga](https://pff.org.ph/tag/balanga/) - [world cup legacy](https://pff.org.ph/tag/world-cup-legacy/) - [FA of Rizal](https://pff.org.ph/tag/fa-of-rizal/) - [Vrendelle Nuera](https://pff.org.ph/tag/vrendelle-nuera/) - [infra](https://pff.org.ph/tag/infra/) - [pitches](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pitches/) - [pff u16 championship](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pff-u16-championship/) - [godarfa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/godarfa/) - [norfa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/norfa/) - [igrfa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/igrfa/) - [golden davao](https://pff.org.ph/tag/golden-davao/) - [negros](https://pff.org.ph/tag/negros/) - [iloilo](https://pff.org.ph/tag/iloilo/) - [guimaras](https://pff.org.ph/tag/guimaras/) - [cbrfa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/cbrfa/) - [central bicol rfa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/central-bicol-rfa/) - [camsur](https://pff.org.ph/tag/camsur/) - [marfa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/marfa/) - [mount apo rfa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/mount-apo-rfa/) - [cotabato](https://pff.org.ph/tag/cotabato/) - [frf](https://pff.org.ph/tag/frf/) - [romania](https://pff.org.ph/tag/romania/) - [vince santos](https://pff.org.ph/tag/vince-santos/) - [Răzvan Burleanu](https://pff.org.ph/tag/razvan-burleanu/) - [Romanian Football Federation](https://pff.org.ph/tag/romanian-football-federation/) - [uefa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/uefa/) - [noli eala](https://pff.org.ph/tag/noli-eala/) - [power and play](https://pff.org.ph/tag/power-and-play/) - [pff u19 championships](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pff-u19-championships/) - [pbrfa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pbrfa/) - [drfa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/drfa/) - [socsargen rfa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/socsargen-rfa/) - [bohol](https://pff.org.ph/tag/bohol/) - [davao del sur](https://pff.org.ph/tag/davao-del-sur/) - [socsargen](https://pff.org.ph/tag/socsargen/) - [2026 afc women's asian cup](https://pff.org.ph/tag/2026-afc-womens-asian-cup/) - [balesin](https://pff.org.ph/tag/balesin/) - [australia](https://pff.org.ph/tag/australia/) - [matildas](https://pff.org.ph/tag/matildas/) - [iran](https://pff.org.ph/tag/iran/) - [south korea](https://pff.org.ph/tag/south-korea/) - [ekkono](https://pff.org.ph/tag/ekkono/) - [ekkono method](https://pff.org.ph/tag/ekkono-method/) - [moofa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/moofa/) - [cmorfa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/cmorfa/) - [misamis occidental](https://pff.org.ph/tag/misamis-occidental/) - [ozamiz](https://pff.org.ph/tag/ozamiz/) - [misamis oriental](https://pff.org.ph/tag/misamis-oriental/) - [zandirfa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/zandirfa/) - [banfa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/banfa/) - [zamboanga del norte](https://pff.org.ph/tag/zamboanga-del-norte/) - [iligan](https://pff.org.ph/tag/iligan/) - [butuan](https://pff.org.ph/tag/butuan/) - [agusan del norte](https://pff.org.ph/tag/agusan-del-norte/) - [camiguin](https://pff.org.ph/tag/camiguin/) - [leah bradley](https://pff.org.ph/tag/leah-bradley/) - [north korea](https://pff.org.ph/tag/north-korea/) - [chinese taipei](https://pff.org.ph/tag/chinese-taipei/) - [taiwan](https://pff.org.ph/tag/taiwan/) - [korea dpr](https://pff.org.ph/tag/korea-dpr/) - [korea republic](https://pff.org.ph/tag/korea-republic/) - [up mindanao](https://pff.org.ph/tag/up-mindanao/) - [PFF Boys’ National Championships](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pff-boys-national-championships/) - [ILRFA](https://pff.org.ph/tag/ilrfa/) - [OCZFA](https://pff.org.ph/tag/oczfa/) - [Zambales](https://pff.org.ph/tag/zambales/) - [Lanao](https://pff.org.ph/tag/lanao/) - [Mount Apo](https://pff.org.ph/tag/mount-apo/) - [Erwin Protacio](https://pff.org.ph/tag/erwin-protacio/) - [patrick gregorio](https://pff.org.ph/tag/patrick-gregorio/) - [psa awards](https://pff.org.ph/tag/psa-awards/) - [philippine sportswriters association](https://pff.org.ph/tag/philippine-sportswriters-association/) - [2026 afc w](https://pff.org.ph/tag/2026-afc-w/) - [alejandro tengco](https://pff.org.ph/tag/alejandro-tengco/) - [malea cesar](https://pff.org.ph/tag/malea-cesar/) - [bojie dy](https://pff.org.ph/tag/bojie-dy/) - [house speaker](https://pff.org.ph/tag/house-speaker/) - [Philippine Women's Futsal Team](https://pff.org.ph/tag/philippine-womens-futsal-team/) - [2026 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship](https://pff.org.ph/tag/2026-asean-womens-futsal-championship/) - [SEA Games gold medal](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sea-games-gold-medal/) - [SM Mall of Asia](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sm-mall-of-asia/) - [janine tenoso](https://pff.org.ph/tag/janine-tenoso/) - [Filipinas Homecoming](https://pff.org.ph/tag/filipinas-homecoming/) - [sarahgen tulabing](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sarahgen-tulabing/) - [Bien Thi Hang](https://pff.org.ph/tag/bien-thi-hang/) - [Le Thi Thanh Ngan](https://pff.org.ph/tag/le-thi-thanh-ngan/) - [mariano araneta](https://pff.org.ph/tag/mariano-araneta/) - [nicole ramores](https://pff.org.ph/tag/nicole-ramores/) - [sheen borres](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sheen-borres/) - [clare holder](https://pff.org.ph/tag/clare-holder/) - [livestream](https://pff.org.ph/tag/livestream/) - [sam kerr](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sam-kerr/) - [jessika cowart](https://pff.org.ph/tag/jessika-cowart/) - [pff futsaliga](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pff-futsaliga/) - [futsaliga](https://pff.org.ph/tag/futsaliga/) - [stephan schrock](https://pff.org.ph/tag/stephan-schrock/) - [shai del campo](https://pff.org.ph/tag/shai-del-campo/) - [let dimzon](https://pff.org.ph/tag/let-dimzon/) - [8v8](https://pff.org.ph/tag/8v8/) - [arsene wenger](https://pff.org.ph/tag/arsene-wenger/) - [deped](https://pff.org.ph/tag/deped/) - [katrina guillou](https://pff.org.ph/tag/katrina-guillou/) - [jeon yu-gyeong](https://pff.org.ph/tag/jeon-yu-gyeong/) - [park soo-jeong](https://pff.org.ph/tag/park-soo-jeong/) - [kim mun-jing](https://pff.org.ph/tag/kim-mun-jing/) - [mun eun-ju](https://pff.org.ph/tag/mun-eun-ju/) - [kim shin-ji](https://pff.org.ph/tag/kim-shin-ji/) - [son hwa-yeon](https://pff.org.ph/tag/son-hwa-yeon/) - [House of Futsal](https://pff.org.ph/tag/house-of-futsal/) - [philippines football league](https://pff.org.ph/tag/philippines-football-league/) - [kenji nishioka](https://pff.org.ph/tag/kenji-nishioka/) - [ousman gai](https://pff.org.ph/tag/ousman-gai/) - [dewa united](https://pff.org.ph/tag/dewa-united/) - [omar njie](https://pff.org.ph/tag/omar-njie/) - [kim versales](https://pff.org.ph/tag/kim-versales/) - [wac2026](https://pff.org.ph/tag/wac2026/) - [nadeshiko](https://pff.org.ph/tag/nadeshiko/) - [japan](https://pff.org.ph/tag/japan/) - [#2026WAC](https://pff.org.ph/tag/2026wac/) - [pa ousman gai](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pa-ousman-gai/) - [damion lowe](https://pff.org.ph/tag/damion-lowe/) - [sonny stevens](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sonny-stevens/) - [modou joof](https://pff.org.ph/tag/modou-joof/) - [nina meollo](https://pff.org.ph/tag/nina-meollo/) - [yui hasegawa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/yui-hasegawa/) - [mina tanaka](https://pff.org.ph/tag/mina-tanaka/) - [toko koga](https://pff.org.ph/tag/toko-koga/) - [ncrfa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/ncrfa/) - [bufa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/bufa/) - [miggy valmayor](https://pff.org.ph/tag/miggy-valmayor/) - [roxy dorlas](https://pff.org.ph/tag/roxy-dorlas/) - [pff cod](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pff-cod/) - [pff inter-cod tournament](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pff-inter-cod-tournament/) - [philippine men's national football team](https://pff.org.ph/tag/philippine-mens-national-football-team/) - [2027 afc asian cup](https://pff.org.ph/tag/2027-afc-asian-cup/) - [tajikistan](https://pff.org.ph/tag/tajikistan/) - [raphael obermair](https://pff.org.ph/tag/raphael-obermair/) - [gerrit holtmann](https://pff.org.ph/tag/gerrit-holtmann/) - [zico bailey](https://pff.org.ph/tag/zico-bailey/) - [amani aguinaldo](https://pff.org.ph/tag/amani-aguinaldo/) - [manny ott](https://pff.org.ph/tag/manny-ott/) - [daisuke sato](https://pff.org.ph/tag/daisuke-sato/) - [christian gabriel vendiola](https://pff.org.ph/tag/christian-gabriel-vendiola/) - [lenlen cristobal](https://pff.org.ph/tag/lenlen-cristobal/) - [technical director](https://pff.org.ph/tag/technical-director/) - [jaclyn sawicki](https://pff.org.ph/tag/jaclyn-sawicki/) - [angela beard](https://pff.org.ph/tag/angela-beard/) - [women's month](https://pff.org.ph/tag/womens-month/) - [all-women sports awards](https://pff.org.ph/tag/all-women-sports-awards/) - [dai dolino](https://pff.org.ph/tag/dai-dolino/) - [2027 asian cup](https://pff.org.ph/tag/2027-asian-cup/) - [stallion laguna women](https://pff.org.ph/tag/stallion-laguna-women/) - [awcl](https://pff.org.ph/tag/awcl/) - [2025-26 afc women's champions league](https://pff.org.ph/tag/2025-26-afc-womens-champions-league/) - [tokyo verdy beleza](https://pff.org.ph/tag/tokyo-verdy-beleza/) - [beleza](https://pff.org.ph/tag/beleza/) - [obermair](https://pff.org.ph/tag/obermair/) - [bundesliga](https://pff.org.ph/tag/bundesliga/) - [2027 asian cup qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/tag/2027-asian-cup-qualifiers/) - [acq](https://pff.org.ph/tag/acq/) - [kevin ray mendoza](https://pff.org.ph/tag/kevin-ray-mendoza/) - [jesper nyholm](https://pff.org.ph/tag/jesper-nyholm/) - [sheriddin boboev](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sheriddin-boboev/) - [2027 afc asian cup qualifiers](https://pff.org.ph/tag/2027-afc-asian-cup-qualifiers/) - [cam rodriguez](https://pff.org.ph/tag/cam-rodriguez/) - [moa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/moa/) - [7s](https://pff.org.ph/tag/7s/) - [bacolod](https://pff.org.ph/tag/bacolod/) - [mcc centurions](https://pff.org.ph/tag/mcc-centurions/) - [2027 fifa women's world cup](https://pff.org.ph/tag/2027-fifa-womens-world-cup/) - [asean u17](https://pff.org.ph/tag/asean-u17/) - [thailand u17](https://pff.org.ph/tag/thailand-u17/) - [2026 asean u17 championship](https://pff.org.ph/tag/2026-asean-u17-championship/) - [jordan villanueva](https://pff.org.ph/tag/jordan-villanueva/) - [tomohiro seki](https://pff.org.ph/tag/tomohiro-seki/) - [filipinas u15](https://pff.org.ph/tag/filipinas-u15/) - [mike wong](https://pff.org.ph/tag/mike-wong/) - [amateur football](https://pff.org.ph/tag/amateur-football/) - [grassroots football](https://pff.org.ph/tag/grassroots-football/) - [chokey nima](https://pff.org.ph/tag/chokey-nima/) - [joshua moleje](https://pff.org.ph/tag/joshua-moleje/) - [2025-26 afc challenge league](https://pff.org.ph/tag/2025-26-afc-challenge-league/) - [challenge league](https://pff.org.ph/tag/challenge-league/) - [pkr svay rieng](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pkr-svay-rieng/) - [joan segura](https://pff.org.ph/tag/joan-segura/) - [pff u16-u19 boys championship](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pff-u16-u19-boys-championship/) - [afc u17 women's asian cup](https://pff.org.ph/tag/afc-u17-womens-asian-cup/) - [nahuel arrarte](https://pff.org.ph/tag/nahuel-arrarte/) - [moa sky pitch](https://pff.org.ph/tag/moa-sky-pitch/) - [nathan caligdong](https://pff.org.ph/tag/nathan-caligdong/) - [bago city](https://pff.org.ph/tag/bago-city/) - [inigo ramirez](https://pff.org.ph/tag/inigo-ramirez/) - [kieran jacob](https://pff.org.ph/tag/kieran-jacob/) - [dan padernal](https://pff.org.ph/tag/dan-padernal/) - [beach hut](https://pff.org.ph/tag/beach-hut/) - [silangan fc](https://pff.org.ph/tag/silangan-fc/) - [cainta](https://pff.org.ph/tag/cainta/) - [pasiglaban](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pasiglaban/) - [nemesis](https://pff.org.ph/tag/nemesis/) - [baasha aurelio](https://pff.org.ph/tag/baasha-aurelio/) - [joao pajaro](https://pff.org.ph/tag/joao-pajaro/) - [sophia nicole dela cruz](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sophia-nicole-dela-cruz/) - [ema bulacan highlanders](https://pff.org.ph/tag/ema-bulacan-highlanders/) - [star fc](https://pff.org.ph/tag/star-fc/) - [charlson vidal](https://pff.org.ph/tag/charlson-vidal/) - [paul stiga academy](https://pff.org.ph/tag/paul-stiga-academy/) - [nemesis fa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/nemesis-fa/) - [marc filnan samonte](https://pff.org.ph/tag/marc-filnan-samonte/) - [feu](https://pff.org.ph/tag/feu/) - [feu lady tamaraws](https://pff.org.ph/tag/feu-lady-tamaraws/) - [samantha toledo](https://pff.org.ph/tag/samantha-toledo/) - [jodi banzon](https://pff.org.ph/tag/jodi-banzon/) - [fitch arboleda](https://pff.org.ph/tag/fitch-arboleda/) - [judie arevalo](https://pff.org.ph/tag/judie-arevalo/) - [adc](https://pff.org.ph/tag/adc/) - [enderun](https://pff.org.ph/tag/enderun/) - [theo appiah](https://pff.org.ph/tag/theo-appiah/) - [dominic tom](https://pff.org.ph/tag/dominic-tom/) - [salman bin ebrahim al khalifa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/salman-bin-ebrahim-al-khalifa/) - [angelico mercader](https://pff.org.ph/tag/angelico-mercader/) - [gemayel gampong](https://pff.org.ph/tag/gemayel-gampong/) - [rodney orale](https://pff.org.ph/tag/rodney-orale/) - [pines arellano](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pines-arellano/) - [2027 asean championship](https://pff.org.ph/tag/2027-asean-championship/) - [friendlies](https://pff.org.ph/tag/friendlies/) - [rms](https://pff.org.ph/tag/rms/) - [tri-nations friendlies](https://pff.org.ph/tag/tri-nations-friendlies/) - [silangan](https://pff.org.ph/tag/silangan/) - [pff futsaliga u17 girls](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pff-futsaliga-u17-girls/) - [joyce landagan](https://pff.org.ph/tag/joyce-landagan/) - [crisha mae madia](https://pff.org.ph/tag/crisha-mae-madia/) - [azriella casero](https://pff.org.ph/tag/azriella-casero/) - [santi balajadia](https://pff.org.ph/tag/santi-balajadia/) - [azkals development club](https://pff.org.ph/tag/azkals-development-club/) - [franc obias](https://pff.org.ph/tag/franc-obias/) - [ramil fraga](https://pff.org.ph/tag/ramil-fraga/) - [bulacan](https://pff.org.ph/tag/bulacan/) - [tanay](https://pff.org.ph/tag/tanay/) - [charles marco](https://pff.org.ph/tag/charles-marco/) - [yasmin elauria](https://pff.org.ph/tag/yasmin-elauria/) - [julia cabal](https://pff.org.ph/tag/julia-cabal/) - [saragen tulabing](https://pff.org.ph/tag/saragen-tulabing/) - [sacey toledo](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sacey-toledo/) - [christian vendiola](https://pff.org.ph/tag/christian-vendiola/) - [vendiola](https://pff.org.ph/tag/vendiola/) - [mj libre](https://pff.org.ph/tag/mj-libre/) - [carlos tiu](https://pff.org.ph/tag/carlos-tiu/) - [arjun lasco](https://pff.org.ph/tag/arjun-lasco/) - [bryan buergo](https://pff.org.ph/tag/bryan-buergo/) - [shane clemente](https://pff.org.ph/tag/shane-clemente/) - [kaela hansen](https://pff.org.ph/tag/kaela-hansen/) - [emma tovar](https://pff.org.ph/tag/emma-tovar/) - [nya harrison](https://pff.org.ph/tag/nya-harrison/) - [nationality](https://pff.org.ph/tag/nationality/) - [sugar gutierrez](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sugar-gutierrez/) - [obituary](https://pff.org.ph/tag/obituary/) - [obit](https://pff.org.ph/tag/obit/) - [rifa](https://pff.org.ph/tag/rifa/) - [agusan del sur](https://pff.org.ph/tag/agusan-del-sur/) - [san diego wave](https://pff.org.ph/tag/san-diego-wave/) - [cole mrowka](https://pff.org.ph/tag/cole-mrowka/) - [jaime rosquillo](https://pff.org.ph/tag/jaime-rosquillo/) - [andre leipold](https://pff.org.ph/tag/andre-leipold/) - [pocholo bugas](https://pff.org.ph/tag/pocholo-bugas/) - [levi berg](https://pff.org.ph/tag/levi-berg/) - [josiah jones](https://pff.org.ph/tag/josiah-jones/) - [quincy kammeraad](https://pff.org.ph/tag/quincy-kammeraad/) - [neil etheridge](https://pff.org.ph/tag/neil-etheridge/) - [retirement](https://pff.org.ph/tag/retirement/) - [patrick reichelt](https://pff.org.ph/tag/patrick-reichelt/) - [phil younghusband](https://pff.org.ph/tag/phil-younghusband/) - [chris greatwich](https://pff.org.ph/tag/chris-greatwich/) - [trination friendlies](https://pff.org.ph/tag/trination-friendlies/) - [myat maung khant](https://pff.org.ph/tag/myat-maung-khant/) - [james gomez](https://pff.org.ph/tag/james-gomez/) - [trinations friendlies](https://pff.org.ph/tag/trinations-friendlies/) - [sebastian rasmussen](https://pff.org.ph/tag/sebastian-rasmussen/) - [paul tabinas](https://pff.org.ph/tag/paul-tabinas/) - [win naing tun](https://pff.org.ph/tag/win-naing-tun/) - [michael falkesgaard](https://pff.org.ph/tag/michael-falkesgaard/) - [scott woods](https://pff.org.ph/tag/scott-woods/) - [natalie oca](https://pff.org.ph/tag/natalie-oca/) - [albion san diego](https://pff.org.ph/tag/albion-san-diego/) - [training camp](https://pff.org.ph/tag/training-camp/) - [talent id](https://pff.org.ph/tag/talent-id/) - [fifa forward](https://pff.org.ph/tag/fifa-forward/) - [public tender announcement](https://pff.org.ph/tag/public-tender-announcement/) ## Brands - [Hydro Flask](https://pff.org.ph/brand/hydro-flask/) ## Product categories - [Merchandise](https://pff.org.ph/product-category/merchandise/) ## Leagues - [Philppines Football League](https://pff.org.ph/league/philppines-football-league/) - [NFL](https://pff.org.ph/league/nfl/) - [Women’s Football Cup](https://pff.org.ph/league/womens-football-cup/) ## Seasons - [2018](https://pff.org.ph/season/2018/) - [2017](https://pff.org.ph/season/2017/) - [2019](https://pff.org.ph/season/2019/) - [2025](https://pff.org.ph/season/2025/) ## Grounds - [New York](https://pff.org.ph/venue/new-york/) ## Positions - [Goalkeeper](https://pff.org.ph/position/goalkeeper/) - [Defender](https://pff.org.ph/position/defender/) - [Midfielder](https://pff.org.ph/position/midfielder/) - [Forward](https://pff.org.ph/position/forward/) - [Center](https://pff.org.ph/position/center/) - [Cornerback](https://pff.org.ph/position/cornerback/) - [Quarterback](https://pff.org.ph/position/quarterback/) - [Fullback](https://pff.org.ph/position/fullback/) - [Tight End](https://pff.org.ph/position/tight-end/) ## Jobs - [Trainer](https://pff.org.ph/role/trainer/) ## Team Group - [Management](https://pff.org.ph/team_group/management/)