2023 PFF Women's League

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Season2023
DatesJune 24 – November 11
ChampionsKaya–Iloilo
(1st title)
PFF Women's League
Season2023
DatesJune 24 – November 11
ChampionsKaya–Iloilo
(1st title)
AFC Champions LeagueKaya–Iloilo
Matches49
Goals230 (4.69 per match)
Top goalscorerIsabella Bandoja
Angelica Teves
(19 goals)
Highest scoringKaya FC-Iloilo 15–0 Stallion-Laguna FC
Longest winning runManila Digger (5 matches)
Longest unbeaten runKaya FC-Iloilo (7 matches)
Longest winless runStallion Laguna FC (9 matches)
Longest losing runStallion Laguna FC (9 matches)
2025
All statistics correct as of November 11, 2023.

The 2023 PFF Women's League season (also known as the Coca-Cola PFF Women's League for sponsorship reasons) was the fourth season of the women's national league of the Philippines, following the 2019–20 season.[1]

De La Salle University were the defending champions. The Far Eastern University entered the season as the 2022 PFF Women's Cup winners.[2][3][4] The league has got sponsorship from Coca-Cola in July 2023.[5]

Initially planned to be a double round-robin format,[2] the league changed to a single round-robin with the top four teams entering a knockout tournament to determine the league's champion.[6]

The elimination round lasted from June 24[7][8] to September 17, 2023.[9] The knockout round started on September 27[10] and will end with the final on November 8, 2023.[4]

Teams

10 teams participate in the fourth season, with Azzurri and Manila Digger making their debuts.[1] Azzurri already participated in the 2022 PFF Women's Cup. 2019–20 season participants Maroons, Tigers, and Green Archers United did not enter.

Team Head coach Captain Kit manufacturer Shirt partners
Azzurri Philippines Solomon Valerio Philippines Princess Cristobas Philippines Chronos Athletics Azzurri Sports Clinic
De La Salle University Philippines Alvin Ocampo Philippines Bea Delos Reyes United States Nike Goody, NetGlobal Solutions, G-Shock
Far Eastern University Philippines Joseph Villarino Philippines Dionesa Tolentin[11] Philippines Hawk Havaianas, Macbeth Footwear
Kaya–Iloilo Philippines Let Dimzon Philippines Charisa Lemoran Philippines LGR LBC, ICanServe, Fitogether
Manila Digger Philippines Gerald Orcullo Philippines Mea Bernal[8] Spain Kelme Pacquiao 3 in 1 Coffee, Hayatt House
Manila Nomads Wales Shane Cosgrove Philippines Stacey Arthur[11] Philippines Chronos Athletics Q2 HR Solutions
Stallion Laguna Philippines Richard Leyble Philippines Cutz Apparel Giligan's Restaurant
Tuloy Japan Taketomo Suzuki Tuloy Foundation
University of the Philippines Philippines Popoy Clarino Philippines Cara Cachero[11] Philippines Blaze SMC Infrastructure, Victory Liner
University of Santo Tomas Philippines Geraldine Cabrera Philippines Laurejane Piano Philippines Blaze

Venues

The PFF National Training Center will serve as the primary venue.

All league matches are held at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Some are hosted at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila.

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Kaya–Iloilo (C) 9 7 1 1 42 6 +36 22 Qualification for Knockout Tournament
2 Far Eastern University 9 7 1 1 39 5 +34 22
3 Manila Digger 9 7 1 1 28 7 +21 22
4 De La Salle University 9 6 1 2 31 12 +19 19
5 Tuloy 9 5 0 4 34 20 +14 15
6 Manila Nomads 9 3 2 4 15 22 7 11
7 University of the Philippines 9 3 1 5 9 25 16 10
8 University of Santo Tomas 9 2 1 6 16 26 10 7
9 Azzurri 9 1 0 8 6 38 32 3
10 Stallion Laguna 9 0 0 9 3 62 59 0
Updated to match(es) played on September 16, 2023. Source: PFFWL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal Difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions

Positions by round

Team ╲ Round123456789
Azzurri989999999
De La Salle University123544434
Far Eastern University344221112
Kaya–Iloilo355433321
Manila Digger532112233
Manila Nomads766666666
Stallion Laguna81010101010101010
Tuloy111355555
University of Santo Tomas679887888
University of the Philippines997778777
Updated to match(es) played on September 16, 2023. Source: PFFWL

Results by round

Team ╲ Round123456789
AzzurriLLLLLLWLL
De La Salle UniversityWWDLWWLWW
Far Eastern UniversityWDWWWWLWW
Kaya–IloiloWLWWWWDWW
Manila DiggerWWWWWLDWW
Manila NomadsLDWLWDWLL
Stallion LagunaLLLLLLLLL
TuloyWWWLLWLWL
University of Santo TomasLLLWLDLLW
University of the PhilippinesLLDWLLWLW
Updated to match(es) played on September 16, 2023. Source: PFFWL
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Results

Club/Team AZR DLS FEU KAY MDG NOM STA TLY UST UPD
Azzurri 0–5 1–8 0–3 4–0
De La Salle University 7–0 2–2 2–6 4–1 5–0
Far Eastern University 4–0 10–0 9–0 3–1
Kaya–Iloilo 2–1 0–0 4–0 15–0 5–0
Manila Digger 1–5 1–0 5–1 8–0 5–0
Manila Nomads 3–0 0–1 2–0 1–1 1–1
Stallion Laguna 0–4 0–7 1–6 0–4
Tuloy 7–0 1–5 0–4 1–4
University of Santo Tomas 4–1 0–1 5–2 2–6
University of the Philippines 1–0 0–1 0–4 0–7 3–2
Updated to match(es) played on September 16, 2023. Source: PFFWL
Legend: Blue = left column team win; Yellow = draw; Red = top row team win.

Knockout rounds

The top four teams from the single round robin qualified and are seeded for the Knockout Semifinals. The 2nd and 3rd ranked teams are seeded in the first semifinals while the 1st and 4th ranked teams were seeded in the second semifinals.

Bracket

Semi-finals Final
      
1 Kaya 2
4 De La Salle University 1
1 Kaya 1
3 Manila Digger 0
2 Far Eastern University 0 (4)
3 Manila Digger 0 (5) Third place
4 De La Salle University 1
2 Far Eastern University 2

Semi-finals

Far Eastern University0–0 (a.e.t.)Manila Digger
Report
Penalties
  • Janly Fontamillas soccer ball with red X
  • Erma Balacua soccer ball with check mark
  • Dionesa Tolentin soccer ball with check mark
  • Jonela Albino soccer ball with check mark
  • Kyla Marie Doctora soccer ball with red X
3–4
  • soccer ball with check mark Roselle Marie Lecera
  • soccer ball with check mark Mea Bernal
  • soccer ball with red X Karen Mae Alora
  • soccer ball with check mark Princess Caparida
  • soccer ball with check mark Hannah Faith Pachejo
Referee: Jesus Abogado (Philippines)
Kaya2–1De La Salle University
Report
Referee: Krizmark Nañola (Philippines)

Third place

De La Salle University1–2Far Eastern University
Referee: Chrismel Cayabyab (Philippines)

Finals

Kaya won through Sheen Nicole Ramores' lone goal in the 86th minute.[12] Kaya became the first ever club team to win the PFF Women's League, with the last editions clinched by collegiate side De La Salle.[13]

In mid-2024, Kaya would be invited to participate in the 2024–25 AFC Women's Champions League. They qualified directly for the group stage of the competition proper by virtue of the Philippines' member association rankings (7th).[14]

Kaya1–0Manila Digger
Referee: Jesus Abogado (Philippines)

Season statistics

Awards

References

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