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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)
2025 →

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

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

Foreign players[edit]

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 United States Isaiah Chisolm Argentina Nigel Hinkulow Spain Ignacio Linares United States Alex Monis Malaysia Daryl Sham United States Dominic Vegaalban England Ayubba Jambang
Japan Mikio Umilin
Davao Aguilas Ivory Coast Yohann Fofana[13] Japan Ko Ikeda Cameroon Serge Kaole[13] Ivory Coast Dini Ouattara[13] Japan Naoya Takahashi Japan Kodai Tanaka Japan Daiki Jahana
Ivory Coast Dosso Lancine
Don Bosco Garelli South Africa Dylan Joseph Indonesia Rendy Kakasih Cameroon Christian Nana Ghana Emmanuel Osei Nigeria Ilemona Usman Senegal Alassane Wade Nigeria Ifeanyi Ugwu
Mexico Yuta Nomura
Dynamic Herb Cebu Turkey Mert Altınöz Turkey Arda Çınkır[14] Turkey Göktuğ Demiroğlu[15] Japan Rintaro Hama[16] Japan Ken Murayama[15] Japan Ryo Togashi[17] Brazil Rafael Dumas
Kaya–Iloilo Saint Kitts and Nevis Tahir Hanley Japan Daizo Horikoshi[18] Senegal Robert Lopez Mendy[19] Japan Akito Saito[20] Argentina Ricardo Sendra[21] Spain Súper Cameroon Henri Bandeken
Loyola Ivory Coast Franck Anoh[22] Ghana Patrick Arthur Spain Joaco Cañas Australia Bernie Ibini-Isei Japan Eisuke Mohri Australia Yianni Perkatis Ivory Coast Marius Kore
Australia Tahj Minniecon
Maharlika Manila Equatorial Guinea Ben Konaté The Gambia Ousman Jeng[23] United States Tyler John[23] Senegal Ibrahima Ndour[23] United States Jesus Pacheco Senegal Abou Sy[24] Morocco Soufiane Bouazzzaoui
Ivory Coast Ben Diarra
Nigeria Emmanuel Otuyemi
Manila Montet Brazil Abner France Anthony Aymard Cameroon Henri Bandeken[25] France Antony Caldeirinha Iran Taher Jahanbakhsh Japan Toshiya Takagi Japan Kyoga Nakamura
Japan Atsushi Shimono
Mendiola 1991[26] Ghana Patrick Asare Iran Milad Behgandom[27] Iran Hamed Hajimehdi[27] Iran Amir Memari Cameroon Junior Ngong Sam[27] Iran Mahan Rahmani Ghana Emmanuel Osei
Lebanon Ali Ghamloush
Philippine Air Force Yemen Gamal Al-Mesbahi Democratic Republic of the Congo Gary Epesso Cameroon Fredy Mbang Cameroon Boris Moundang[23] Nigeria Kenneth Obananaya Nigeria Emmanuel Otuyemi South Korea Kim Min-su
Philippine Army Ghana Tonaldo Appiah Ghana Daniel Ashley Cameroon Frank Baring Ghana Isaac Essel Lebanon Ali Ghamloush[27] Nigeria Ifeanyi Ugwu Ivory Coast Hosni Dosso
Cameroon Christian Nana
Cameroon Joel Okono
Stallion Laguna Switzerland Novem Baumann United States Kraig Bonanken[28] Argentina Cristian Ivanobski[29] Japan Daiki Jahana Cuba Frank López United States Abraham Placito[30] Japan Reo Nakamura
Mexico Juan Trujillo
Taguig City Canada Leaford Allen Japan Shuhei Hoshino Ivory Coast Marius Kore[31] Japan Reo Nakamura[32] United States Julian Stifano United States Jose Villarreal Nigeria Isaac Essel
Cameroon Fredy Mbang
United City Australia George Blackwood Argentina Ignacio Giampaoli Japan Naoki Kuriyama Croatia Ivan Mamut Scotland Alan Martin South Korea Park Yi-young Ghana Patrick Arthur
Japan Ko Ikeda
South Africa Alan Robertson
United States 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 Japan
Stallion Laguna: Abner Brazil

League table[edit]

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[edit]

Results by round[edit]

Results[edit]

Season statistics[edit]

Top goalscorers[edit]

Hat-tricks[edit]

Clean sheets[edit]

Awards[edit]

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

Award Winner Club
Golden ball TBD
Golden boot
Golden glove

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Expanded Philippines Football League Season 2024 eyes February kickoff". pfl.org.ph. October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  2. ^ "Football Connection: November 9, 2023". DZSR on Facebook. November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  3. ^ "We are joining the Philippines Football League!". Loyola FC on Facebook. December 6, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  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.
  30. ^ "WTHAW EXCLUSIVE: Stallion-Laguna FC - Signings unveiled, Copa Paulino Alcantara, Coach Ernie Nierras". YouTube. Mendiola FC 1991. March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
  31. ^ "Meet your 'Gentle Giants' (Part 4 of 5)". Sunstar PH. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  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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