2025 PFF Women's League
| Season | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Dates | March 22, 2025 – June 21, 2025 |
| Champions | Kaya–Iloilo |
| AFC Champions League | Stallion Laguna |
| Matches played | 30 |
| Goals scored | 132 (4.4 per match) |
| Best Player | Hali Long[1] |
| Top goalscorer | Julissa Cisneros (12 goals) |
| Highest scoring | Capital1 Solar Strikers 12–1 University of Santo Tomas (May 31, 2025) Kaya–Iloilo 11–0 University of the Philippines (April 27, 2025) |
| Longest winning run | 5 matches Kaya–Iloilo |
| Longest unbeaten run | 7 matches Stallion Laguna |
| Longest winless run | 8 matches University of Santo Tomas |
| Longest losing run | 8 matches University of Santo Tomas |
← 2023 | |
The 2025 PFF Women's League is the fifth season of the women's national league of the Philippines following the 2023 season.
Kaya–Iloilo, the defending champions, retained the league title.[2][1] The Stallion Laguna meanwhile entered the season as the 2024 PFF Women's Cup winners.[3]
Format
The league followed a double round-robin format, which began on March 22, 2025. The primary venue for the league's matches was the SM Mall of Asia Football Pitch in Pasay, Metro Manila.[4]
In July 2024, there were plans to have two divisions were disclosed.[5] But as of the official launch, no second division has been announced.
Mico Gutierrez is the league commissioner and Grid Sports Athletic has been tasked with the conduct of the league.[6]
Clubs
Six teams are participating in the 2025 season with the Capital1 Solar Strikers and Makati making their debuts. This is four less teams than the previous seasons.[7][8]
| Team | Head coach | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital1 Solar Strikers | Let Dimzon | Hazel Lustan | Blaze Athletics | SpeedRegalo |
| Kaya–Iloilo | David Basa | Hali Long | LGR | LBC |
| Makati | Dan Padernal | Ayishatu Simpson | In-house | Qingdao Hailiya |
| Stallion Laguna | Clint McDaniel | Chandler McDaniel[9] | Blaze Athletics | Giligan's Restaurant, PAGSS, SCID |
| University of Santo Tomas | Marjo Allado | Bianca Sy | In-house | Studio 300 |
| University of the Philippines | Anto Gonzales | Jeri Facturanan | Steeze | SMC |
Coaching changes
| Team | Outgoing coach | Incoming coach | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital1 Solar Strikers | None | Let Dimzon[10] | February 2025 (Pre-season) |
| Makati | Jayson Cutamora[11] | Dan Padernal[12] | April 2025 |
Foreign players
| Club | Players | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital1 Solar Strikers | Helina Lamptey | Arianna Del Moral | Emma Young | ||||||
| Kaya–Iloilo | Julissa Cisneros | Julia Humphreys | Judit Peran Pericas | ||||||
| Makati | Selina Anima | Veronica Appiah | Sheva Furyzcha | Kawinthida Kikuntod | Nafeeza Nori | Nasywa Rambe | Ayishatu Simpson | Shalika Viandrisa | Gea Yumanda |
| Stallion Laguna | Haley Bostard | Sierra Castles | Nia Fountain | Megan Janikowski | Kala McDaniel | Jenna Merrill | Kaelyn Miller | Madison Samilo | Mikayla Simons |
| University of Santo Tomas | None in roster | ||||||||
| University of the Philippines | None in roster | ||||||||
Venue
The league matches will be played at the MOA Football Pitch at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay.[13]
| City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Pasay | MOA Football Pitch | 1,800 |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaya–Iloilo (C) | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 41 | 6 | +35 | 23 |
| 2 | Stallion Laguna | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 3 | +19 | 23 |
| 3 | Capital1 Solar Strikers | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 32 | 10 | +22 | 19 |
| 4 | Makati | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 10 | +18 | 16 |
| 5 | University of Santo Tomas | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 50 | −43 | 3 |
| 6 | University of the Philippines | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 53 | −51 | 3 |
Source:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal Difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal Difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions
Positions by round
| Qualification for AFC Women's Champions League |
Source: PFFWL
Results by round
Results
Season statistics
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julissa Cisneros | Kaya–Iloilo | 13 |
| 2 | Judie Arevalo | Capital1 Solar Striker | 10 |
| 3 | Rhiauna de la Calzada | Makati | 8 |
| Chandler McDaniel | Stallion Laguna | ||
| 4 | Sheva Furyzcha | Makati | 6 |
| Dionesa Tolentin | Kaya–Iloilo | ||
| 7 | Sierra Castles | Stallion Laguna | 5 |
| Angelica Teves | Capital1 Solar Striker | ||
| 9 | Julia Humphreys | Kaya–Iloilo | 4 |
| Kala McDaniel | Stallion Laguna | ||
| Regine Rebosura | Capital1 Solar Striker |
Hat-tricks
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julissa Cisneros | Kaya–Iloilo | University of Santo Tomas | 8–0 | March 22, 2025 | [14] |
| University of the Philippines | 11–0 | April 27, 2025 | [15] | ||
| University of Santo Tomas | 7–0 | May 3, 2025 | [16] | ||
| University of the Philippines | 5–0 | May 31, 2025 | [17] | ||
| Rhiauna de la Calzada | Makati | University of Santo Tomas | 5–1 | May 14, 2025 | [18] |
| Rhiauna de la Calzada4 | University of the Philippines | 9–0 | May 17, 2025 | [19] | |
| Judie Rose Arevalo5 | Capital1 Solar Striker | University of Santo Tomas | 12–1 | May 31, 2025 | [20] |
| Regine Rebosura | |||||
| Angelica Teves |
4 – Player scored four goals.
5 – Player scored five goals.
Clean sheets
| Rank | Player | Club | Clean sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivia McDaniel | Stallion Laguna | 7 |
| 2 | Ayishatu Simpson | Makati | 4 |
| 3 | Inna Palacios | Kaya–Iloilo | 3 |
| 4 | Kiara Fontanilla | Kaya–Iloilo | 2 |
| Yasmin May Elauria | Capital1 Solar Striker | ||
| 6 | Jessa Lehayan | Capital1 Solar Striker | 1 |
| Lizlie Garcia | University of Santo Tomas |
Awards
The following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament.[21]
| Award | Winner | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player | Hali Long | Kaya–Iloilo |
| Golden Boot | Julissa Cisneros | Kaya–Iloilo |
References
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- ^ "Kaya eclipses Makati FC for PFF Women's League crown". ABS-CBN News. June 22, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ "Dimzon faces daunting task as Capital1 mentor". Daily Tribune. March 14, 2025. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
- ^ "The Ultimate Women's Football Showdown Begins! Philippine Women's League 2025 Launches with Powerhouse Lineup and Exciting Format" (March 14, 2025). Philippine Football Federation. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
- ^ "PFF: Int'l pocket tourneys for PMNT, home friendlies for PWNT". Philippine Football Federation. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
"There will definitely be a women's league this year," Gutierrez said. "We're looking at two divisions for the women's league. Rest assured that this is a priority for the Federation
- ^ Guerrero, Bob (March 17, 2025). "PFF Women's League Hopes to Level Up With Better Promotion". The Game. One Mega Group. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "Football: Capital1 to enter PFF Women's League with Solar Strikers". ABS-CBN news. March 12, 2025. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
- ^ Payo, Jasmine (March 14, 2025). "Youthful teams test mettle in PFF Women's Football League". Rappler. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ^ "Six-goal Stallion-Laguna joins Kaya at top of PFF Women's League". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. April 1, 2025. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
- ^ Ambat, Pao (March 12, 2025). "Milka, Mandy Romero dip into football as Capital1 Solar Strikers join PFF Women's League". OneSports.ph. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Suing, Ivan (March 17, 2025). "Makati FC craves for experience". Daily Tribune. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
- ^ "Starting XI - Makati FC". PFF Women's League. April 27, 2025. Retrieved April 28, 2025 – via Facebook.
- ^ "MOA Field of Dreams - Official Venue". PFF Women's League. March 19, 2025. Archived from the original on April 28, 2025. Retrieved April 28, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Kaya FC Iloilo 8–0 UST Lady Booters". PFF Women's League. March 23, 2025. Archived from the original on March 23, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Kaya FC Iloilo 11–0 UP Fighting Maroons". PFF Women's League. April 27, 2025. Archived from the original on April 28, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Kaya FC Iloilo 7–0 UST Lady Booters". PFF Women's League. May 3, 2025. Archived from the original on May 15, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Kaya FC Iloilo 5–0 UP Fighting Maroons". PFF Women's League. May 31, 2025. Archived from the original on June 7, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Makati FC 5–1 UST Lady Booters". PFF Women's League. May 14, 2025. Archived from the original on May 15, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ "UP Fighting Maroons 0–9 Makati FC". PFF Women's League. May 17, 2025. Archived from the original on May 17, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ "UST Lady Booters 1–12 Capital1 Solar Striker". PFF Women's League. May 31, 2025. Archived from the original on June 7, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ Montayre, Mia (June 23, 2025). "Lyca Cuenco's stoppage-time stunner lifts Kaya-Iloilo to back-to-back PFFWL titles". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 23, 2025.