Torcaso begins Filipinas stint with eye on untapped local talent – rezal404

A group of teenage girls from Makati Football Club celebrate after a victory in an international tournament. There is a lot of talent in age-group football nowadays and new Filipinas coach Mark Torcaso hopes to be able to develop them for the national pool. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO New Philippine women’s football team coach Mark Torcaso slipped…

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From Filipinas inspiring future generations to Matildas stealing Australian spotlight, teams draw World Cup fuel from outside the pitch – rezal404

Australia players celebrate a tense quarterfinal victory over France, and a whole nation celebrated with them. —REUTERS The quest to achieve something bigger than football in the Women’s World Cup provided enough fuel for countries like the Philippines to achieve historic feats in the tournament being hosted jointly by Australia and New Zealand. Add the…

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Filipinas drop by Gilas Pilipinas training – rezal404

The Philippine women’s football and men’s basketball teams. –SBP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—From one world competitor to another, the Filipinas paid a visit during one of Gilas Pilipinas’ training sessions ahead of the Fiba World Cup.  In a tweet sent out by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, members of the Philippine national women’s football team were…

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Filipinas’ Reina Bonta receives warm welcome in Dumaguete homecomin g – rezal404

Filipinas’ Reina Bonta during her homecoming in Dumaguete. –FILIPINAS POHOT MANILA, Philippines—The Filipinas’ heartwarming homecomings continue–this time, for defender Reina Bonta. Bonta, one of the Philippine national women’s football team’s youngest players at 24 years old, arrived in Dumaguete met by an ecstatic crowd on Wednesday. As posted by the Filipinas’ official accounts on Instagram,…

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Filipinas looking to build on Alen Stajcic success – rezal404

Olivia McDaniel and Jessika Cowart do an autograph signing during the Filipinas homecoming, on Thursday, Aug 3, 2023, at Adidas Brand Center in Makati City. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The Philippine women’s football team is hoping it can carry the knowledge gained from the time under coach Alen Stajcic, who has moved with an Australian top division…

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Filipinas earn their part in Women’s World Cup storyline, prove they can hold their own vs world’s best – rezal404

Philippines players celebrate following the Women’s World Cup Group A soccer match between New Zealand and the Philippines in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (AP Photo/John Cowpland) The group stage of the ongoing Fifa Women’s World Cup has been quite a ride, filled with twists and turns that have seen perceived minnows do…

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Filipinas grateful for overwhelming support from fans during Women’s World Cup stint – rezal404

Sara Eggesvik interacts with a fan during the Filipinas homecoming, on Thursday, Aug 3, 2023, at Adidas Brand Center in Makati City. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.nbet MANILA, Philippines — The Filipinas may not have advanced to the Round of 16 of the Fifa Women’s World Cup but they were thrilled to win the hearts of their fellow…

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Filipinas eager to carry World Cup momentum into Asian Games, Olympic qualifiers – rezal404

Selected members of the Philippine women’s football team a day after their arrival in the Philippines from the Women’s World Cup. –Lance Agcaoili/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After a historic Fifa World Cup stint, the Philippine women’s football team seeks to keep its momentum going into the Asian Games in China in September and the Olympic…

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Former Filipinas coach Alen Stajcic joins Australian club Perth Glory – rezal404

FILE–Former Filipinas head coach Alen Stajcic and Sofia Harrison of Philippines celebrate after the FIFA Women’s World Cup match between New Zealand and Philippines on July 25, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. –Mathias Bergeld / BILDBYRÅN Alen Stajcic was officially named the new coach of Australian men’s club Perth Glory, two days after deciding to…

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Filipinas arrive home after Women’s World Cup campaign – rezal404

Philippines players celebrate following the Women’s World Cup Group A soccer match between New Zealand and the Philippines in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (AP Photo/John Cowpland) MANILA, Philippines—The Filipinas have arrived home in the Philippines with warm welcomes. The women’s football team arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Wednesday afternoon,…

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