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Philippines Football League
Season2024
DatesFebruary 9 – August 31, 2024
ChampionsKaya–Iloilo
2nd title
Matches played147
Goals scored497 (3.38 per match)
Top goalscorerDaizo Horikoshi
(14 goals)
Biggest home winKaya–Iloilo 6–0 Philippine Air Force
(February 16)
United City 6–0 Philippine Army
(April 14)
Biggest away winMaharlika Manila 0–5 Kaya–Iloilo
(May 9)
Highest scoringKaya–Iloilo 4–3 Loyola
(April 28)
Mendiola 1991 2–5 Maharlika Manila
(July 28)
Longest winning runKaya–Iloilo (Apr 1 – May 25)
(7 matches)
Longest unbeaten runDynamic Herb Cebu (Apr 20 – Jul 7)
(9 matches)
Longest winless runPhilippine Air Force (Feb 23 – Jun 22)
(13 matches)
Longest losing runPhilippine Air Force (Apr 13 – Jun 22)
(9 matches)
Highest attendance3,241
Dynamic Herb Cebu 2–4 Kaya–Iloilo
(August 31)
Lowest attendance0 (Behind closed doors)
CF Manila 2–2 Manila Montet
(April 12)
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The 2024 Philippines Football League will be the sixth season of Philippines Football League (PFL), the professional football league of the Philippines. The PFL was previously under the sponsorship title of Qatar Airways. Kaya–Iloilo are the defending champions.

Format changes

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Philippine Football Federation and Liga Futbol Inc. decided on shifting the season back to an intra-year format, starting in February. Due to the sudden withdrawals of Azkals Development Team and United City at the tail-end of the previous season, the league will be looking to increase number of teams from current 5 to a number ranging up to 16, the highest ever in the PFL.[1]

Every PFL season since 2018 consisted of a round-robin format after which the table topper would be crowned champions, but this season would mark the first change in the league format since 2017, with each team playing other twice before a second round would split the league table into two, where teams would play the teams in their bracket once more. After the conclusion of those matches, the top eight teams overall would advance to a final series consisting of two-legged quarter- and semi-final ties, after which a champion would be crowned in the final.

Though clubs may still play home and away matches, the league would also use a "hybrid home-and-away format", which will see more matches played at centralized venues to alleviate costs.[1]

Clubs

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Five clubs from the previous season confirmed its participation, alongside former participants Davao Aguilas and Loyola (formerly competing as Meralco Manila) who expressed their commitment to the upcoming season in November and December 2023, respectively.[2][3] Don Bosco Garelli, a team that participated in the Copa, and Manila Montet also confirmed their participation in December. The league initially planned to expand to a number of 12 clubs and invited all the other non-UAAP sides, but due to the overwhelming demand plans are being made for a 16-member league instead.[4]

Stadiums and locations

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The league will be played in a hybrid home and away format, with some clubs choosing to have temporary stadiums to cut down costs. Davao Aguilas, who are based in Tagum, are currently playing in the University of Makati Stadium.[citation needed] Manila Montet, who are based in Manila, have chosen Rizal Memorial Stadium as their home venue.[5] Don Bosco Garelli and Loyola, two more teams joining the league, have not announced their home stadiums yet.[citation needed]

On December 17, it was announced that Maharlika Manila would be moving their base of operations from the Rizal Memorial Stadium to the McKinley Hill Stadium in Taguig, having temporarily moved their in the second half of the 2022–23 season.[citation needed]

Team Location Stadium Capacity
CF Manila Manila, Metro Manila Rizal Memorial Stadium 12,873
Davao Aguilas Makati, Metro Manila Davao del Norte Sports Complex 3,000
Don Bosco Garelli Manila, Metro Manila Rizal Memorial Stadium 12,873
Dynamic Herb Cebu Talisay, Cebu Dynamic Herb Sports Complex 550
Kaya–Iloilo Iloilo City, Iloilo Iloilo Sports Complex 7,000
Loyola Manila, Metro Manila Rizal Memorial Stadium 12,873
Maharlika Manila Taguig, Metro Manila McKinley Hill Stadium 2,000
Manila Montet Manila, Metro Manila Rizal Memorial Stadium 12,873
Mendiola 1991 Imus, Cavite City of Imus Grandstand and Track Oval 4,800
Philippine Air Force Lipa, Batangas Aboitiz Pitch 1,500
Philippine Army Cebu City, Cebu Cebu City Sports Center 5,500
Stallion Laguna Biñan, Laguna Biñan Football Stadium 3,000
Taguig City Taguig, Metro Manila University of Makati Stadium 3,295
United City Capas, Tarlac New Clark City Athletics Stadium 20,000

Personnel and kits

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Team Head coach Captain Kit manufacturer Sponsors
CF Manila   Franklin Muescan   Stephan Schröck   Azkals Sportswear Alphaland1, Siberia3, Kinetiqq4, Smokeless Philippines
Davao Aguilas   Aber Ruzgal   Dylan De Bruycker   Blaze San Miguel Corporation1, Healthy Tropics2, Blue Hydra4, Entrepro
Don Bosco Garelli[6]   Joel Villarino   Dean Ebarle   Blaze Smokin' Hills1, Easy Franchise2, Bagwings4, Glowing Drugstore
Dynamic Herb Cebu   Thomas Dooley   Nathanael Villanueva   RAD Apparel WinZir1, Leylam2, Beko3, PlayerData4, Cebu Pacific, Pocari Sweat
Kaya–Iloilo   Colum Curtis   Jovin Bedic   RIORS LBC1, Fitogether2, ICanServe4, Peakform, Pretty Huge
Loyola   Roxy Dorlas   Mark Hartmann   RAD Apparel Unioil1, Popeyes2, Landers Superstore
Maharlika Manila   David Basa   Tyler John   Equipt Studios[7] AIA1, Palaro2, Elan Vita3, SportsPlus
Manila Montet[8]   Kim Chul-soo   Anthony Aymard   Hummel The Montet Group1, Commerzbank2, Anh Thomas Investment, Klesch Group
Mendiola 1991   Dan Padernal   Jim Ashley Flores   Ropa Penson Inc.1, Best Diagnostic, Jon Enterprises, Vill-Mell Trading
Philippine Air Force   Erwin Oro   Yanti Barsales   Chronos Athletics Elan Vita1, YL Fishing Corporation1, Jetour
Philippine Army   Nestorio Margarse   Jimuel Ariola   Chronos Athletics Elan Vita1, Mann Hann2, RLC Residences
Stallion Laguna   Ernest Nierras   Matthew Nierras   Blaze Giligan's Restaurant1, Airlock3892, South Coast Industrial Door3, Pi Tracer
Taguig City   Oliver Colina   Jason Cordova   Kelme Phoenix Petroleum1, Waterfront Hotels2, Premium Megastructures, Yokohama Tyres
United City   Leigh Manson   Mathew Custodio   Adidas Allianz1, Rsportz3 Gravity Sport4, BCDA, Gatorade

Notes:

  1. ^ Located on the front of the shirt.
  2. ^ Located on the back of the shirt.
  3. ^ Located on the sleeves.
  4. ^ Located on the shorts.

Coaching changes

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Team Outgoing coach Manner of departure Date of vacancy Position Incoming coach Date of appointment
Kaya–Iloilo   Yu Hoshide Demoted to assistant coach August 5, 2023 Pre-season   Colum Curtis August 5, 2023
Dynamic Herb Cebu   Mehmet Kakil[9] Mutual Consent July 16, 2023   Joshua Schirmer August 9, 2023
Maharlika Manila   Roxy Dorlas Appointed head coach of Loyola   David Basa August 12, 2023
Manila Montet None N/A N/A   Jeongil Kim December 11, 2023[10]
Don Bosco Garelli   Ake Pastoral Undisclosed December 17, 2023   Joel Villarino December 17, 2023
Dynamic Herb Cebu   Joshua Schirmer Sacked January 20, 2024   Thomas Dooley January 22, 2024
Taguig City None N/A N/A   Oliver Colina January 29, 2024
United City   Joan Esteva End of contract February 16, 2023   Leigh Manson February 1, 2024
Mendiola 1991   Joel Villarino Appointed head coach of Don Bosco Garelli December 17, 2023   Christopher Pedimonte February 2, 2024
  Christopher Pedimonte Mutual Consent April 15, 2024 8th   Dan Padernal April 22, 2024
Manila Montet   Jeongil Kim May 30, 2024 10th   Kim Chul-soo June 6, 2024[11]

Foreign players

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A maximum of six foreigners are allowed per club, with five players of any nationality and a sixth coming from an AFC member nation. This is in line with the upcoming AFC regulations that allow for more foreigners to be signed by clubs. However, only 4 foreign players can be registered in the starting 11 during a matchday, with one of them being from an AFC member nation. A further two foreign substitutes may be placed on the bench.[12]

Players name in bold indicates the player was registered during the mid-season transfer window.

Club Players Former players1
CF Manila   Isaiah Chisolm   Nigel Hinkulow   Ignacio Linares   Alex Monis   Daryl Sham   Dominic Vegaalban   Ayubba Jambang
  Mikio Umilin
Davao Aguilas   Yohann Fofana[13]   Ko Ikeda   Serge Kaole[13]   Dini Ouattara[13]   Naoya Takahashi   Kodai Tanaka   Daiki Jahana
  Dosso Lancine
Don Bosco Garelli   Dylan Joseph   Rendy Kakasih   Christian Nana   Emmanuel Osei   Ilemona Usman   Alassane Wade   Ifeanyi Ugwu
  Yuta Nomura
Dynamic Herb Cebu   Mert Altınöz   Arda Çınkır[14]   Göktuğ Demiroğlu[15]   Rintaro Hama[16]   Ken Murayama[15]   Ryo Togashi[17]   Rafael Dumas
Kaya–Iloilo   Tahir Hanley   Daizo Horikoshi[18]   Robert Lopez Mendy[19]   Akito Saito[20]   Ricardo Sendra[21]   Súper   Henri Bandeken
Loyola   Franck Anoh[22]   Patrick Arthur   Joaco Cañas   Bernie Ibini-Isei   Eisuke Mohri   Yianni Perkatis   Marius Kore
  Tahj Minniecon
Maharlika Manila   Ben Konaté   Ousman Jeng[23]   Tyler John[23]   Ibrahima Ndour[23]   Jesus Pacheco   Abou Sy[24]   Soufiane Bouazzzaoui
  Ben Diarra
  Emmanuel Otuyemi
Manila Montet   Abner   Anthony Aymard   Henri Bandeken[25]   Antony Caldeirinha   Taher Jahanbakhsh   Toshiya Takagi   Kyoga Nakamura
  Atsushi Shimono
Mendiola 1991[26]   Patrick Asare   Milad Behgandom[27]   Hamed Hajimehdi[27]   Amir Memari   Junior Ngong Sam[27]   Mahan Rahmani   Emmanuel Osei
  Ali Ghamloush
Philippine Air Force   Gamal Al-Mesbahi   Gary Epesso   Fredy Mbang   Boris Moundang[23]   Kenneth Obananaya   Emmanuel Otuyemi   Kim Min-su
Philippine Army   Tonaldo Appiah   Daniel Ashley   Frank Baring   Isaac Essel   Ali Ghamloush[27]   Ifeanyi Ugwu   Hosni Dosso
  Christian Nana
  Joel Okono
Stallion Laguna   Novem Baumann   Kraig Bonanken[28]   Cristian Ivanobski[29]   Daiki Jahana   Frank López   Abraham Placito[30]   Reo Nakamura
  Juan Trujillo
Taguig City   Leaford Allen   Shuhei Hoshino   Marius Kore[31]   Reo Nakamura[32]   Julian Stifano   Jose Villarreal   Isaac Essel
  Fredy Mbang
United City   George Blackwood   Ignacio Giampaoli   Naoki Kuriyama   Ivan Mamut   Alan Martin   Park Yi-young   Patrick Arthur
  Ko Ikeda
  Alan Robertson
  Julian Stifano
  • ^1 Former players only include players who left after the start of the 2024 season.
  • ^2 Dynamic Herb Cebu and Stallion Laguna also registered other foreigners for international competitions:
Dynamic Herb Cebu: Ren Okuda  
Stallion Laguna: Abner  

League table

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Loyola 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification for 2021 AFC Champions League group stage and 2022 AFC Champions League group stage1
2 Kaya–Iloilo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification for 2021 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs
3 Don Bosco Garelli 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Mendiola 1991 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Maharlika Manila 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Stallion Laguna2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Dynamic Herb Cebu2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Davao Aguilas 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Manila Montet 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Source: PFL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.[33]

Positions by round

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Results by round

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Results

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Season statistics

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Top goalscorers

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Hat-tricks

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Clean sheets

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Awards

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These are the following awards that would be awarded after the season concludes.

Award Winner Club
Golden ball TBD
Golden boot
Golden glove

References

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  2. ^ "Football Connection: November 9, 2023". DZSR on Facebook. November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
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  4. ^ Terrado, Jonas (December 11, 2023). "'Copa' success encourages PFL expansion". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  5. ^ "Is Rizal Stadium Truly Outdated?". Manila Montet FC. December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  6. ^ "The Club's new partnership formed with Glowing Drug Don Bosco - Garelli United FB". November 27, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  7. ^ "MAHARLIKA MANILA FC AND EQUIPT STUDIOS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP". equiptstudios.com. Kaya FC-Iloilo. March 11, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  8. ^ "MANILA MONTET FC IS JOINING THE PHILIPPINES FOOTBALL LEAGUE". Manila Montet FC FB. December 9, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  9. ^ https://www.goal.com/tr/haber/asya-yi-fetheden-turk-teknik-direktor-mehmet-kakil-teklif-bekliyor/blt8d49623068e16864
  10. ^ Co, Adrian Stewart (September 1, 2020). "Maharlika FC unveils roster, head coach". Panay News. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
  11. ^ Co, Adrian Stewart (September 1, 2020). "Maharlika FC unveils roster, head coach". Panay News. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
  12. ^ "Philippines Football League Season 2022-2023 kicks off". pfl.org.ph. August 5, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  13. ^ a b c "𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑: Davao Aguilas FC". Twitter. Philippines Football League on Twitter. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  14. ^ Rosal, Glendale (August 17, 2023). "Cinkir and Uzoka return to Cebu FC for Copa Paulino Alcantara". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  15. ^ a b "Cebu FC signs Çinkir, new players for Copa". SunStar Cebu. August 17, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  16. ^ Aznar, Edri (February 16, 2023). "Cebu FC signs new players, plays against Kaya Feb. 19". Sunstar PH. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  17. ^ "New-look Cebu FC faces UP in Copa Paulino Alcantara". SunStar Cebu. August 19, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  18. ^ "Kaya FC-Iloilo's 2021 Squad is Taking Shape – Kaya FC–Iloilo". Kaya F.C. March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  19. ^ "Kaya FC-Iloilo Welcomes Back Robert Lopez Mendy". Kaya F.C. January 27, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  20. ^ Co, Adrian Stewart (August 12, 2023). "Kaya-Iloilo beefs up line-up, introduces 3 more new recruits". Panay News. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  21. ^ "Welcome, Ricki Sendra". Kaya F.C.–IloIlo. August 9, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  22. ^ "𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐔𝐏: A quick look at the starters for today's match between Garelli United FC and Loyola FC". Twitter. Philippines Football League on Twitter. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  23. ^ a b c d Cite error: The named reference maharlika was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  24. ^ Co, Adrian Stewart (August 11, 2023). "KAYA FC SIGNS 4 NEW PLAYERS, HIRES NEW HEAD COACH". Watchmen Daily Journal. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  25. ^ Suing, Ivan (August 9, 2023). "Kaya FC Ramps Up Roster". sports.tribune.net. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  26. ^ "Mendiola '91 marks 30th anniversary with breakthrough". Tiebreaker Times. November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  27. ^ a b c d "𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑: Mendiola FC 1991". Twitter. Philippines Football League on Twitter. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  28. ^ "Welcome to Stallion, Kraig Bonanken". Stallion Laguna Football Club Philippines on Facebook. February 16, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  29. ^ Malihan, Drew (October 9, 2023). "Copa: Ivanobski's brace lifts Stallion past Maharlika, 4-0". Dugout PH. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
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  32. ^ "Introducing Stallion Laguna FC's newest signing, Reo Nakamura, a 33 year old defender!". Stallion Laguna Football Club Philippines on Facebook. August 13, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
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