The PFF Women's Cup is the national women's football cup of the Philippines organized by the Philippine Football Federation.
| Founded | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
| Current champions | Far Eastern University (2022) |
| Most championships | Far Eastern University (3 titles) |
| TV partners | PFF TV (YouTube) |
| Current: 2024 PFF Women's Cup | |
History
editThe inaugural edition was launched in 2014 by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) and was contested by 10 teams from June to July. The cup was played in a 9-a-side format with two halves of 25 minutes.[1]
The following teams participated at the inaugural 9-a-side edition with their division in the group stage.[2]
The following edition in 2015 was played in full 90 minutes with 11 field players on each team. 10 teams participated in the match mostly composed by University varsity and alumni teams.[3] In 2016, the PFF Women's League was launched[4] although the PFF would stop organizing the cup tournament.
The PFF revived the Women's Cup in late 2022, following two years of inactivity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The competition had eight teams.[5] The cup tournament will return again in 2024, serving as qualification for the PFF Women's League.[6]
Winners
edit| Year | Teams | Winner | Result | Runner up | Final venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | Far Eastern University | 1–1(2–1 PSO) | Chelsea S.S. PH | Rizal Memorial Stadium (Manila) |
| 2015 | 10 | Far Eastern University | 2–1 | De La Salle University | |
| 2022 | 8 | Far Eastern University | 2–0 | University of the Philippines | PFF National Training Center, (Carmona, Cavite) |
| 2024 | 6 | To be determined | |||
References
edit- ^ Sacamos, Karlo (May 31, 2014). "Chance for new Malditas discoveries as PFF launches maiden Women's Cup". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ "WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: PFF to launch Women's Cup". ASEAN Football Federation. June 1, 2014. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ Estrada, Kevin (August 5, 2015). "FEU, Chelsea SS PH, eight others all set for PFF Women's Cup". Dugout Philippines. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ Estrada, Kevin (November 6, 2016). "OF FAMILIARITY and more | PFF, players and coaches hopeful on the Women's League launch". Dugout Philippines. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ^ "PFF launches Women's Cup to reignite women's football development". The Philippine Football Federation. October 28, 2022. Archived from the original on October 28, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ PFF Women's League [@PFFWomensLeague] (September 7, 2024). "The moment you've all been waiting for! 🥁 We are thrilled to announce the PFF Women's Cup is coming to you this October!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[better source needed]