PFF Women's League
Founded | 2016 |
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Country | Philippines |
Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
Divisions | 1 |
Number of teams | 10 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | None |
Domestic cup(s) | PFF Women's Cup |
International cup(s) | None |
Current champions | De La Salle University |
Most championships | De La Salle University (1 title) |
Current: 2018 PFF Women's League |
The PFF Women's League (PFFWL) is the top-flight of women's association football in the Philippines.
History
To follow up with the PFF Women's Cup which was launched in 2014,[1] the PFF Women's League was launched on November 5, 2016 by the Philippine Football Federation.[2] The competition became the first to follow a league format following the folding of the Pinay Futbol League in 2013[3] and became the first women's domestic league in the country. The league sanctioned by the PFF as an amateur tournament is part of FIFA's Women's Development Project for the Philippines. [4]
Most of the teams that are participating at the inaugural 2016-17 season are either from the University Athletic Association of the Philippines or alumni teams.[2] The PFF plans to hold a bigger amateur women's league to give more playing opportunities to collegiate players after they graduate from their respective universities[1] and eventually professionalize the league so it can support itself. The league was launched to create a bigger pool for the Philippines women's national football team.[4] De La Salle University were the champions of the inaugural season.[5] It was reported in July 2018, that a second season for the league will take place.[6] The second season followed a single round robin format instead of multiple round robin format used for the inaugural season.[7] This run will take place from August to November 2018. The league's players reportedly are compliant with the MyPFF online registration system of the Philippine Football Federation.[8]
Teams
11 teams entered in the inaugural edition.[1][3]At least for the inaugural edition, participating teams paid a registration fee of ₱15 thousand.[9] Kaya withdrew mid-season. In the 2018 Season, there will be 10 teams. New Teams include De La Salle Zobel and Tuloy F.C.[8]
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Winners
Season | Champions | Runners-up |
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2016–17 | De La Salle University | University of Santo Tomas |
References
- ^ a b c Reyes, Jaelle Nevin (6 November 2016). "PFF Women's League kicks off Nov. 12". The Manila Times. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
- ^ a b Estrada, Kevin (6 November 2016). "OF FAMILIARITY and more | PFF, players and coaches hopeful on the Women's League launch". Dugout Philippines. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
- ^ a b Estrada, Kevin (6 November 2016). "PFF Launches Women's League with a record field". Dugout Philippines. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
- ^ a b Montayre, Mia (7 November 2016). "Historic PFF Women's League set to launch". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ^ Montayre, Mia (20 October 2017). "PFFWL Roundup: Second round opening win virtually guarantees La Salle league title". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "PFF President Nonong Araneta reveals exciting times ahead for Philippine football". ABS-CBN Sports. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ Montayre, Mia (25 August 2018). "PFF Women's League kicks off Season 2". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ a b "PFF Women's League 2018 kicks off on August 25". Fox Sports Philippines. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ Guerrero, Bob (15 December 2016). "PFF Women's League leads the charge for Pinay football". Rappler. Retrieved 16 December 2016.