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Philippines Football League
Season2024
DatesFebruary – TBD[1]
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

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]

Teams

Five teams 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 teams and invited all the other non-UAAP teams, but due to the overwhelming demand plans are being made for a 16-team league instead.[4]

Personnel and kits

Team Head coach Captain Kit manufacturer Sponsors
Davao Aguilas (proposed) Philippines Aber Ruzgal Cameroon Serge Kaole Philippines Blaze Pacquiao 3 in 1 Coffee2, Healthy Tropics2, Blue Hydra4, Entrepro
Don Bosco-Garelli United (proposed)[5] Philippines Ake Pastoral Philippines James Dorego Philippines Blaze Smokin' Hills1, Easy Franchise2, Bagwings4, Glowing Drugstore
Dynamic Herb Cebu United States Joshua Schirmer 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 (proposed) Philippines Roxy Dorlas Philippines Jethro Flores Philippines RAD Apparel Unioil1, Popeyes2
Maharlika Manila Philippines David Basa United States Tyler John United States Equipt Studios[6] AIA1, Palaro2, Elan Vita3, SportsPlus
Manila Montet (proposed)[7] South Korea Jeongil Kim TBA TBA The Montet Group
Mendiola 1991 Philippines Joel Villarino Philippines Jim Ashley Flores Philippines Ropa Best Diagnostic, Jon Enterprises, Thunderbird Feed, Vill-Mell Trading
Stallion Laguna Philippines Ernest Nierras Philippines Matthew Nierras Philippines Blaze Giligan's Restaurant1, Airlock3892, South Coast Industrial Door3, Pi Tracer

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

Team Outgoing coach Manner of departure Date of vacancy Position in table 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[8] Mutual Consent July 16, 2023 Pre-season United States Joshua Schirmer August 9, 2023
Maharlika Manila Philippines Roxy Dorlas Appointed head coach of Loyola July 16, 2023 Pre-season Philippines David Basa August 12, 2023

Foreign players

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.[9]

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

Club Players Former players1
Davao Aguilas Ivory Coast Yohann Fofana[10] Cameroon Serge Kaole[10] Ivory Coast Dosso Lancine[10] Ivory Coast Dini Ouattara[10]
Don Bosco Garelli South Africa Dylan Joseph
Dynamic Herb Cebu Turkey Arda Çınkır[11] Turkey Göktuğ Demiroğlu[12] Japan Rintaro Hama[13] Ivory Coast Marius Kore[14] Japan Ken Murayama[12] Japan Ryo Togashi[15]
Kaya–Iloilo Cameroon Henri Bandeken[16] Japan Daizo Horikoshi[17] Senegal Robert Lopez Mendy[18] Japan Akito Saito[19] Argentina Ricardo Sendra[20] Senegal Abou Sy[21]
Loyola Ivory Coast Franck Anoh[22]
Maharlika Manila Morocco Soufiane Bouazzaoui[23] The Gambia Ousman Jeng[23] United States Tyler John[23] Cameroon Boris Moundang[23] Senegal Ibrahima Ndour[23]
Manila Montet
Mendiola 1991[24] Iran Milad Behgandom[25] Lebanon Ali Ghamloush[25] Iran Hamed Hajimehdi[25] Cameroon Junior Ngong Sam[25]
Stallion Laguna United States Kraig Bonanken[26] Argentina Cristian Ivanobski[27] Japan Reo Nakamura[28] Japan Yuta Nomura[29][30] United States Abraham Placito[31] Mexico Juan Trujillo[32]
  • ^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

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 United City (C) 5 4 0 1 25 3 +22 12 Qualification for 2021 AFC Champions League group stage and 2022 AFC Champions League group stage1
2 Kaya–Iloilo 5 3 2 0 5 2 +3 11 Qualification for 2021 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs
3 Azkals Development Team2 5 3 0 2 9 2 +7 9
4 Mendiola 1991 5 1 2 2 2 8 −6 5
5 Maharlika Manila 5 1 0 4 2 19 −17 3
6 Stallion Laguna 5 0 2 3 3 12 −9 2
Source: PFL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.[33]
(C) Champions

Positions by round

Results by round

Results

Season statistics

Top goalscorers

Hat-tricks

Clean sheets

Awards

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.
  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. ^ "The Club's new partnership formed with Glowing Drug Don Bosco - Garelli United FB". November 27, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
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  11. ^ Rosal, Glendale (August 17, 2023). "Cinkir and Uzoka return to Cebu FC for Copa Paulino Alcantara". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  12. ^ a b "Cebu FC signs Çinkir, new players for Copa". SunStar Cebu. August 17, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  13. ^ Aznar, Edri (February 16, 2023). "Cebu FC signs new players, plays against Kaya Feb. 19". Sunstar PH. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
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  17. ^ "Kaya FC-Iloilo's 2021 Squad is Taking Shape – Kaya FC–Iloilo". Kaya F.C. March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  18. ^ "Kaya FC-Iloilo Welcomes Back Robert Lopez Mendy". Kaya F.C. January 27, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  19. ^ Co, Adrian Stewart (August 12, 2023). "Kaya-Iloilo beefs up line-up, introduces 3 more new recruits". Panay News. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  20. ^ "Welcome, Ricki Sendra". Kaya F.C.–IloIlo. August 9, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  21. ^ Co, Adrian Stewart (August 11, 2023). "KAYA FC SIGNS 4 NEW PLAYERS, HIRES NEW HEAD COACH". Watchmen Daily Journal. 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 e "𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑: Maharlika Manila FC". Twitter. Philippines Football League on Twitter. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
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  25. ^ a b c d "𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑: Mendiola FC 1991". Twitter. Philippines Football League on Twitter. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  26. ^ "Welcome to Stallion, Kraig Bonanken". Stallion Laguna Football Club Philippines on Facebook. February 16, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  27. ^ Malihan, Drew (October 9, 2023). "Copa: Ivanobski's brace lifts Stallion past Maharlika, 4-0". Dugout PH. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  28. ^ "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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  30. ^ "Introducing Stallion Laguna FC's newest signing, Yuta Nomura, a 25 year old striker!". Stallion Laguna Football Club Philippines on Facebook. August 13, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
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  32. ^ "Juan Trujillo". Stallion Laguna Football Club on Facebook. April 11, 2022. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  33. ^ "PFL 2020: A Sprint to the Finish". GMA News. October 28, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
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