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Season | 2024 |
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Dates | February 9 – August 31, 2024 |
Champions | Kaya–Iloilo 2nd title |
Matches played | 147 |
Goals scored | 497 (3.38 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Daizo Horikoshi (14 goals) |
Biggest home win | Kaya–Iloilo 6–0 Philippine Air Force (February 16) United City 6–0 Philippine Army (April 14) |
Biggest away win | Maharlika Manila 0–5 Kaya–Iloilo (May 9) |
Highest scoring | Kaya–Iloilo 4–3 Loyola (April 28) Mendiola 1991 2–5 Maharlika Manila (July 28) |
Longest winning run | Kaya–Iloilo (Apr 1 – May 25) (7 matches) |
Longest unbeaten run | Dynamic Herb Cebu (Apr 20 – Jul 7) (9 matches) |
Longest winless run | Philippine Air Force (Feb 23 – Jun 22) (13 matches) |
Longest losing run | Philippine Air Force (Apr 13 – Jun 22) (9 matches) |
Highest attendance | 3,241 Dynamic Herb Cebu 2–4 Kaya–Iloilo (August 31) |
Lowest attendance | 0 (Behind closed doors) CF Manila 2–2 Manila Montet (April 12) |
← 2022–23 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 |
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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]
Notes:
- ^ Located on the front of the shirt.
- ^ Located on the back of the shirt.
- ^ Located on the sleeves.
- ^ Located on the shorts.
Coaching changes[edit]
Team | Outgoing coach | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position | Incoming coach | Date of appointment |
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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[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.
- ^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:
League table[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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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 |
Positions by round[edit]
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Results by round[edit]
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Results[edit]
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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 |
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Golden ball | TBD | |
Golden boot | ||
Golden glove |
References[edit]
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- ^ "Football Connection: November 9, 2023". DZSR on Facebook. November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ^ "We are joining the Philippines Football League!". Loyola FC on Facebook. December 6, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ Terrado, Jonas (December 11, 2023). "'Copa' success encourages PFL expansion". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "Is Rizal Stadium Truly Outdated?". Manila Montet FC. December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ "The Club's new partnership formed with Glowing Drug Don Bosco - Garelli United FB". November 27, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ "MAHARLIKA MANILA FC AND EQUIPT STUDIOS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP". equiptstudios.com. Kaya FC-Iloilo. March 11, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ "MANILA MONTET FC IS JOINING THE PHILIPPINES FOOTBALL LEAGUE". Manila Montet FC FB. December 9, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ https://www.goal.com/tr/haber/asya-yi-fetheden-turk-teknik-direktor-mehmet-kakil-teklif-bekliyor/blt8d49623068e16864
- ^ Co, Adrian Stewart (September 1, 2020). "Maharlika FC unveils roster, head coach". Panay News. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
- ^ Co, Adrian Stewart (September 1, 2020). "Maharlika FC unveils roster, head coach". Panay News. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
- ^ "Philippines Football League Season 2022-2023 kicks off". pfl.org.ph. August 5, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
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- ^ Rosal, Glendale (August 17, 2023). "Cinkir and Uzoka return to Cebu FC for Copa Paulino Alcantara". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ a b "Cebu FC signs Çinkir, new players for Copa". SunStar Cebu. August 17, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ Aznar, Edri (February 16, 2023). "Cebu FC signs new players, plays against Kaya Feb. 19". Sunstar PH. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
- ^ "New-look Cebu FC faces UP in Copa Paulino Alcantara". SunStar Cebu. August 19, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Kaya FC-Iloilo's 2021 Squad is Taking Shape – Kaya FC–Iloilo". Kaya F.C. March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ "Kaya FC-Iloilo Welcomes Back Robert Lopez Mendy". Kaya F.C. January 27, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ Co, Adrian Stewart (August 12, 2023). "Kaya-Iloilo beefs up line-up, introduces 3 more new recruits". Panay News. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Welcome, Ricki Sendra". Kaya F.C.–IloIlo. August 9, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "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.
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- ^ Suing, Ivan (August 9, 2023). "Kaya FC Ramps Up Roster". sports.tribune.net. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Mendiola '91 marks 30th anniversary with breakthrough". Tiebreaker Times. November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑: Mendiola FC 1991". Twitter. Philippines Football League on Twitter. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Welcome to Stallion, Kraig Bonanken". Stallion Laguna Football Club Philippines on Facebook. February 16, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ 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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- ^ "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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