Filipinas fly to Fifa World Cup base Monday – rezal404

Members of the Filipinas during the launch of its World Cup kits. –PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM PHOTO The Philippine women’s football team is scheduled to fly to New Zealand on Monday with the likelihood that the roster for the Fifa Women’s World Cup will be revealed soon. Familiar names like Sarina Bolden, Hali Long, Quinley…

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Down Under, Filipinas step up their preparations – rezal404

Kiara Fontanilla is part of the national goalkeeper corps that includes veteran Inna Palacios (left) and starter Olivia McDaniel. —PHOTO COURTESY OF PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM The Philippine women’s football team has quietly put the work in Sydney, Australia for the final phase of preparations for the Fifa (International Federation of Association Football) Women’s World…

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Filipinas tab friendly vs No. 3 Swedes – rezal404

A local broadcast partner to air the games of the Filipinas against the best footballers in the world would help the sport gain much more relevance here. —DISP PHOTO The Philippine women’s football team was able to squeeze in a match against a fellow Fifa (International Association Football Federation) Women’s World Cup participant, albeit in…

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Filipinas hope to use Fifa World Cup stint to boost football’s growth – rezal404

A local broadcast partner to air the games of the Filipinas against the best footballers in the world would help the sport gain much more relevance here. —DISP PHOTO The chance of being seen by a wider audience in the country through a television deal remains bleak. But the Filipinas are hoping that, somehow, their…

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Bolden says tough task ahead for PH, but Filipinas ready to fight – rezal404

Sarina Bolden swears that the Filipinas will go into the World Cup with a winning mentality. —DISP PHOTO The Filipinas aren’t sure yet if their games are going to be aired on local television. But they’re out to show they’re a team to watch out for—at least to the three teams it is grouped with…

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Filipinas hope to make PH a regular in World Cup competitions – rezal404

The Filipinas have a lot to be happy about with the fulfillment of Fifa’s promise. —CONTRIBUTEDPHOTO As a portion of the roster and staff of the Philippine women’s football team left the country to begin the final stretch of its Fifa (International Association Football Federation) Women’s World Cup preparation, two of its veteran mainstays are…

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With no TV bid, Filipinas’ World Cup stint likely on streaming – rezal404

The Filipinas have a lot to be happy about with the fulfillment of Fifa’s promise. —CONTRIBUTEDPHOTO Local sports fans hoping to get a glimpse of how the Philippine women’s football team will perform in its breakthrough appearance in the Fifa (International Association Football Federation) Women’s World Cup on screen through traditional means may end up…

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Filipinas rise to world No.46 in latest Fifa rankings – rezal404

Members of the Filipinas during the launch of its World Cup kits. –PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–The Filipinas climbed up to a record 46th spot in the latest world rankings which was released a month before the Fifa Women’s World Cup takes place. Coach Alen Stajcic’s squad moved three places higher from its…

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As Azkals look to recharge program, Filipinas reap benefits of World Cup qualification – rezal404

The Filipinas have a lot to be happy about with the fulfillment of Fifa’s promise. —CONTRIBUTEDPHOTO The contrast between the men’s and women’s national football programs could not be more strong than on Thursday: As the men’s team welcomed a returning coach looking for a strong result in a pair of friends lined up in…

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Filipinas set to get prize money from Fifa for World Cup participation – rezal404

The Philippine women’s football team. —PFF PHOTO The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) welcomed the decision of Fifa to hand out huge cash incentives for the Filipinas and other participants of next month’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Fifa announced Thursday that all 732 players, including those who will make the Filipinas squad…

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