2021 Philippines Football League
| Season | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Dates | June 2021 |
← 2020 2022 → | |
The 2021 Philippines Football League, also known as The Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways, due to the league's title sponsorship of Qatar Airways, will be the fifth season of the Philippines Football League (PFL), the professional football league of the Philippines.
It is yet to be determined if the 2021 season will be still held under a bubble format, like in the previous season due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic situation.[1] The league's cup tournament, the Copa Paulino Alcantara will be organized in April prior to the start of the league after it was not held in 2020, also due to the pandemic.[2]
The 2021 season is planned to commence as early as June[2] with two or three potential expansion clubs.[1]
Teams
Personnel and kits
| Team | Head coach | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azkals Development Team |  Scott Cooper
|
 Marvin Angeles
|
LGR
|
Alphaland Corporation Stream Mobile |
| Kaya–Iloilo |  Yu Hoshide
|
Jovin Bedic
|
 Adidas
|
LBC Fitness First |
| Maharlika Manila | Roxy Dorlas
|
Jerry Barbaso
|
Gameville Sportswear
|
Philam Life Reparil Ice-Spray Arepa Nootropics |
| Mendiola 1991 | Dan Padernal
|
Ashley Flores
|
 FAT
|
Penson and Company Focus Athletics |
| Stallion Laguna | Ernest Nierras
|
Ruben Doctora
|
Cutz Apparel
|
Giligan's Restaurant Pi Tracer Airlock389 |
| United City |  Trevor Morgan1
|
Stephan Schröck
|
Montè Athletics
|
Manila Regenerative Center Midas Magnesium Gatorade |
Interim coach
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Frank Muescan was named interim head coach by October 2020 prior to the start of the 2020 season due to Trevor Morgan not arriving in time for that season's run despite being signed in as United City's coach.[3][4][5]
References
- ^ a b Leyba, Olmin (January 2, 2021). "Expanded cast expected in next PFL tourney". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ a b "PFL eyes 2021 opening in April with Copa Paulino Alcantara". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ Suyu, Ian (October 14, 2020). "Schrock ready to roll". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
Head coach Trevor Morgan is not yet around, but the squad remains composed, thanks to former Ceres mentor Frank Muescan manning to fort.
- ^ "Management". United City Football Club.
- ^ "United City F.C. Official Coaches". Twitter. United City F.C.