In this episode of Futbol Brew, we talk all things PFF Women’s League—the season so far, the drama heating up at the top of the table, and the players who’ve surprised us along the way. With one match day left, it’s all still to play for.
We also discuss the recent departure of Freddy Gonzalez as Director of National Teams, and share our thoughts on what’s ahead for the Filipinas as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers loom.
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We break down the PFF Women’s League so far—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. 🧐⚽️ No PH squad in the U19 & U20 regionals—what gives?And with the FIFA break ahead… 🇵🇭👀 Will we finally get another Manila camp and a home match vs a solid opponent?
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In this episode, we talk about the latest updates on the Filipinas — including the cancelled training camps, the sudden announcement of a new one this May, and why every decision at this stage feels like a high-stakes move. With regional tournaments around the corner, can we still catch up? Or are we playing from behind before the whistle even blows?
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S05E03 - A Conversation with Tahnai Annis: Philippine Women’s National Football Team Captain
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Tahnai Annis as she reflects on her international and professional football journey. After an illustrious career, Tahnai officially announces her retirement, leaving an inspiring legacy with 38 national team appearances and 14 goals.
Join us as she shares her thoughts on this pivotal moment, her memories with the team, and her hopes for the future of Philippine football.
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Join us as we try to dive into Pink Ladies Week! We’re starting with a breakdown of the Kenya match, exploring what might have gone wrong, discussing possible areas for improvement, and highlighting key lessons that could help the team move forward. Listen in as we piece together insights, share our takeaways, and look at what’s next for the squad!
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After six months off the pitch, the Filipinas are back and ready to make waves in the Pink Ladies Cup! In this episode, we dive into Coach Mark’s bold new game plan, which emphasizes offense and creativity. We chat about the exciting addition of Maz Pacheco to the squad and discuss Kaiya Jota’s U19 call-up with England. Join us as we break down (or at least attempt to!) how the Filipinas are redefining their game.
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Filipinas in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament - Paris 2024 AFC Qualifiers Round 2. We delved into the Filipinas' journey in the upcoming AFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament - Round 2 held in Perth, Australia. In this episode, we also discuss the recent #Pinay5 Tri-Nation campaign and share insights about the PFF Elections. #LabanFilipinas
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S04E05 - Interview with Philippine Women's National Football Team defender, Angie Beard (This episode was uploaded on YouTube on 21 Aug 2023)
Angie Beard is a defender for the Philippine Women's National Football Team. She initially represented Australia's U-17 and U-20 youth-level teams, along with making three appearances at the senior level, before switching her allegiance to the Philippines. At the time of recording, she’s made three appearances for the Philippines and marked her debut in the first game of the Filipinas in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Previously, Angie played for Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory in the Australian A-League Women, KR in the Icelandic Úrvalsdeild kvenna, and Fortuna Hjørring in the Danish Women's League. She is currently with Western United in the A-League. https://www.instagram.com/angiebeard8/ -- If you're enjoying this podcast, a zero-cost way to support is to like, share and subscribe. Be sure to hit the BELL icon to get notified when I post something new, thank you very much! - Futbol Brew is a podcast available on Spotify, Google and Apple Podcast https://linktr.ee/futbolbrew - SOCIALS -
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S04E04 - FILIPINAS POST FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP We discuss the Filipinas' participation in the FIFA Women's World Cup, and the departure of Coach Alen Stajcic, and touch on our frustrations during the match against Norway. On the whole, it was a campaign of which we can all be proud. As Coach Alen stated, to those newly converted - Welcome to the football party, and welcome to the football family! #LabanFilipinas DISCLAIMER - The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. ------- Kent on Twitter - https://twitter.com/kentgrc_ Abante Filipinas - https://www.facebook.com/groups/45687... Kalye Adriatico Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6LN3032... -- If you're enjoying this podcast, a zero-cost way to support is to like, share and subscribe. Be sure to hit the BELL icon to get notified when I post something new, thank you very much! - Futbol Brew is a podcast available on Spotify, Google and Apple Podcast https://linktr.ee/futbolbrew - SOCIALS - https://www.tiktok.com/@futbolbrewhttps://www.facebook.com/FutbolBrewhttp://www.instagram.com/FutbolBrewhttps://twitter.com/FutbolBrew - The photos used are owned by: Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News Jose David Diaz Jonas UA Jacq Bernabe
S04E03 - FILIPINAS IN THE FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP GROUP A PREVIEW Uploaded on YouTube - 29 Jun 2023 We talk about Group A, some insights, our overall expectations and appeal to our kababayans. OUR GROUP A MATCH FIXTURES Philippines vs Switzerland - July 21, 1PM PST New Zealand vs Philippines - July 25, 1:30 PM PST Norway vs Philippines -July 30, 3:00 PM PST ------- Kent on Twitter - https://twitter.com/kentgrc_ Abante Filipinas - https://www.facebook.com/groups/abant... -- If you're enjoying this podcast, a zero-cost way to support is to like, share and subscribe. Be sure to hit the BELL icon to get notified when I post something new, thank you very much! - Futbol Brew is a podcast available on Spotify, Google and Apple Podcast https://linktr.ee/futbolbrew - SOCIALS - https://www.tiktok.com/@futbolbrewhttps://www.facebook.com/FutbolBrewhttp://www.instagram.com/FutbolBrewhttps://twitter.com/FutbolBrew - The photo used is owned by: PFF/PWNT
S04E02 - Filipinas Big Board - FIFA Women's World Cup Roster
Uploaded on YouTube - 4 Jun 2023 We previously recorded a Big Board episode 5 months ago following ESPN's Jeff Kassouf and the Far Post Pod. We talked about our clear starters or players pushing to be starters if we are to release a roster today for a hypothetical World Cup next week. We also talked about why some players aren't a lock YET. Fans and supporters could very well disagree with literally all of what we said and that's OK, so let us know who you would pick right now. We have varying opinions and these are just fan discussions that we honestly have offline, we just recorded ours. USWNT BIG BOARD BY JEFF KASSOUF OF ESPN https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-st... THE FAR POST POD - MATILDAS BIG BOARD https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... KENT Twitter - https://twitter.com/kentgrc_ ESBF - https://www.facebook.com/eatsleepbrea... JACQ Join Abante Filipinas - https://www.facebook.com/groups/45687... -- If you're enjoying this podcast, a zero-cost way to support is to like, share and subscribe. Be sure to hit the BELL icon to get notified when I post something new, thank you very much! - Futbol Brew is a podcast available on Spotify, Google and Apple Podcast https://linktr.ee/futbolbrew - SOCIALS - https://www.facebook.com/FutbolBrewhttp://www.instagram.com/FutbolBrewhttps://twitter.com/FutbolBrew
S04E01 -SEA Games 2023 Preview- Philippine Women's National Football Team
Uploaded on YouTube - 1 May 2023
As passionate fans, we discuss the upcoming Southeast Asian Games and how the Philippine Women's Football Team will fare against regional opponents like Myanmar, Malaysia and Vietnam. The 32nd edition of the Southeast Asian Games promises to be an exciting event, featuring top athletes from across the region. From May 5 to 17, Cambodia will play host to this biennial multi-sport extravaganza, and we can't wait to see how our favourite team will fare! GROUP A MATCH FIXTURES Philippines vs Myanmar 3 May, 8:30 PM PST Malaysia vs Philippines 6 May, 8:30 PM PST Vietnam vs Philippines 9 May, 4:30 PM PST WATCH PARTY May 6, Saturday at 8:30 PM KO Philippines vs Malaysia 📍H&J Sports Bar and Restaurant 300 PhP Consumable Door Charge https://goo.gl/maps/LKAtcExPFMtc4JrQ8** Just to correct my statement on Chayse Ying’s TikTok. I meant views not followers and she actually has more than 4M now as of recording. ** ------- Kent on Twitter - https://twitter.com/kentgrc_ Abante Filipinas - https://www.facebook.com/groups/abant... -- If you're enjoying this podcast, a zero-cost way to support is to like, share and subscribe. Be sure to hit the BELL icon to get notified when I post something new, thank you very much! - Futbol Brew is a podcast available on Spotify, Google and Apple Podcast https://linktr.ee/futbolbrew - SOCIALS - https://www.tiktok.com/@futbolbrewhttps://www.facebook.com/FutbolBrewhttp://www.instagram.com/FutbolBrewhttps://twitter.com/FutbolBrew - The photo used is owned by: PFF/PWNT
S03E10 - Chandler McDaniel Uploaded on YouTube - 15 Apr 2023 -- Chandler McDaniel is a forward for the Philippine Women's National Team, she started playing for the country in 2021, and now with 10 caps and 5 goals. Many fans may not know that Chandler has been part of the program since 2012! She suffered an ACL tear in her right knee during the Women's Asian Cup 2022, a devastating setback for any athlete. However, her resilience and determination to come back stronger than ever is a testament to her passion and commitment. Her return to the team has been a massive boost in the recent Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifiers, where she scored 3 goals in 3 games. https://www.instagram.com/chandlerblue/ To Listen to the 1st recording with Cha back on 18 May 2022 - https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast...https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SWh... ---- If you're enjoying this podcast, a zero-cost way to support it is to like, share and subscribe. Be sure to hit the BELL icon to get notified when I post something new, thank you very much! - Futbol Brew is a podcast available on Spotify, Google and Apple Podcast https://linktr.ee/futbolbrew - SOCIALS - https://www.tiktok.com/@futbolbrewhttps://www.facebook.com/FutbolBrewhttp://www.instagram.com/FutbolBrewhttps://twitter.com/FutbolBrew - Photos used are owned by: AFC / PFF / PWNT
Kiara Fontanilla is a goalkeeper for the Philippine Women's National Football Team. She is part of the squad that participated in the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup in India and eventually qualified for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. She made her senior national team debut in the Philippines' 0–4 loss to Australia. As of recording, Kiara has made a total of 5 appearances for the Filipinas. Kiara currently plays for Westcliff University and for the Central Coast Mariners in NSW League One Women in Australia. https://www.instagram.com/kikigk22/ -- If you're enjoying this podcast, a zero-cost way to support is to like, share and subscribe. Be sure to hit the BELL icon to get notified when I post something new, thank you very much! - Futbol Brew is a podcast available on Spotify, Google and Apple Podcast https://linktr.ee/futbolbrew - SOCIALS - https://www.facebook.com/FutbolBrewhttp://www.instagram.com/FutbolBrewhttps://twitter.com/FutbolBrew - Photos used are owned by: AFC / PFF / PWNT
Carleigh Frilles is a midfielder for the Philippine Women's National Football Team, she was part of the team that represented the Philippines in the AFC U14 Girls Regional Championship 2016 held in Vientiane, Laos and made history, finishing second in the tournament. Carleigh has also made a mark in the senior national team, making her debut in the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup and even scoring 5 goals in a record-breaking 16-0 win against Tonga in a friendly match. As of recording, Carleigh has made a total of 30 appearances and has scored 11 goals for the Filipinas.
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In this episode, we talk about the upcoming Pinatar Cup and how the Philippine Women's Football Team will fare against tough, higher-ranked opponents like Wales, Scotland, and Iceland. As passionate fans, we're sharing our insights on this exciting women's football tournament, which takes place in San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain, during the February FIFA international break. What is the Pinatar Cup? It's one of those women's football tournaments held during the February FIFA international break so there's She Believes Cup, Cyprus Cup, the Turkish Women's Cup, the newest one, the Arnold Clark Cup, and Tournoi de France. The Pinatar Cup, is a round-robin competition in San Pedro del Pinatar in Spain. It only started in 2020, and the current Champions are Belgium who will not be competing this year but instead joined the Arnold Clark Cup. On the first year, the champions were Scotland and Iceland were the runners-up and last year, Wales ended in 4th place. #LabanFilipinas Kent on Twitter - https://twitter.com/kentgrc_ Ced's Kalye Adriatico Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6LN3032... -- If you're enjoying this podcast, a zero-cost way to support is to like, share and subscribe. Be sure to hit the BELL icon to get notified when I post something new, thank you very much! - Futbol Brew is a podcast available on Spotify, Google and Apple Podcast https://linktr.ee/futbolbrew - SOCIALS - https://www.facebook.com/FutbolBrewhttp://www.instagram.com/FutbolBrewhttps://twitter.com/FutbolBrew -
S03E06 - Interview with Philippine Women's National Football Team defender, Malea Cesar
Malea Cesar is a defender for the Philippine Women's National Football Team, participated in the AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers in Uzbekistan in 2022 but did not play in any of the matches. She was also a member of the team that competed in India for the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup. In the 1-0 victory over Thailand for the Philippines, she made her senior national team debut and scored her first goal in the stoppage time against Indonesia. As of recording, Malea has made a total of 23 appearances and a goal.
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Alexa Diaz is a former defender for the Philippine Women's National Football Team. She participated in the ID camps in California back in 2012 and later made her debut at the 2013 Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar. She last played for the Philippines in the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup in Jordan. Alexa is currently the Director of League Development and Player Programs of Girls Academy in the US. She drives GA Talent Identification and serves as a frontline resource connecting the GA resources with college coaches, YNT scouts, league partners and sponsors.
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S03E02 - Interview with Philippine Women's National Football Team defender, Maya Alcantara - So Matcha To Give
Maya is a defender for the Philippine Women's National Football Team, she was part of a month-long training camp in Australia in preparation for the Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. She made her debut for the Philippines in a 7–0 win against Singapore in this year's AFF Women's Championship and made her second appearance in a 4–0 win against Malaysia. Currently, Maya is pursuing her graduate studies at Georgetown University and is a part of their women's soccer program. She has started every game this year and has the most clean sheets in Division 1 with 13, her three assists are the icing on top of an already outstanding resume.
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S03E01 - Women's World Cup Post-Draw Reaction
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In this episode - we did a post-draw reaction with friends of the pod Ivan, Mark and Kent. Ivan is a football commentator, you'll hear him calling the recent friendlies for the Filipinas and also in the Philippine Football League. Kent is a writer and part of the Eat Sleep Breathe Football gang and the Ultras Filipinas. Mark is a former LRO for the PFF from 2012-2017. He has scouted over 800 players and 67 of them already played for the national team.
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