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Post by cjeagle on Dec 12, 2017 6:44:47 GMT 8
I was suprised not to see Jesse Shugg in the list of participants in the scouting combine in California(perhaps her club duties prevented her from partipating). Doesn't she play professional football in Iceland? It would be nice to see 2 professionals(Graversen who plays in Denmark is the other) in the team for this tournament.
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Post by jobe1 on Dec 13, 2017 9:45:06 GMT 8
There's another scouting-training camp by the end of the month. Hopefully, we might see new faces as well as some old reliables such as Jesse Shugg.
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Post by ish on Dec 19, 2017 0:06:39 GMT 8
patience is a virtue
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Post by cjeagle on Dec 27, 2017 5:35:51 GMT 8
www.foxsports.ph/football/asian-football/805805/ph-to-begin-3-month-us-training-camp-for-afc-womens-asian-cup-2018/PH to begin 3-month US training camp for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2018 The preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2018 enter the next phase as four members of the Philippine women’s national football team departed for the United States earlier today to begin formal training. Patrice Impelido, Inna Palacios, Camille Rodriguez and Sara Castañeda make up the first batch of players based in Manila called up by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) and are expected to be later joined by other locally-based players Alesa Dai Dolino, Mea Bernal, Kyla Jan Inquig and Anicka Castañeda. The training camp will begin on Wednesday, December 27, in Corona, California and will last until March. Newly appointed coach Richard Boon will be overseeing the program assisted by Clint McDaniel. Over 40 players are expected to participate in the three-month camp which combines the locals with overseas-based players selected from the identification camp held last November. Notable of these foreign-based players are Eva Madarang, Hali Long, Hanna Parado and Claire Lim who have suited up for the Philippines in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers and Southeast Asian Games earlier this year. The Philippines will be competing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Amman, Jordan next April and have been drawn with China, Thailand and Jordan in Group A while avoiding Australia, Japan, Korea Republic and Vietnam who are in Group B. They open the tournament against the hosts on April 6 at the Amman International Stadium, followed by the highest ranked team of their group China on April 9 and finally the Southeast Asian powerhouse Thailand on April 12; both these matches will be held at the King Abdullah II Stadium. With the tournament doubling as FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, the five teams that finish the best will receive berths to France 2019. The intensive camp is part of the preparations arranged by the Project Jordan task force led by PFF president Mariano V. Araneta with corporate backing from PLDT, the MVP Sports Foundation, Giligan’s, Winner Circle Athletics and Pythos Technology Philippines Inc. The group is also finalizing plans for international friendlies before the team heads to Jordan. ______ 3 months is quite a time commitment. Are some of the local players still in college going to backout again because of academic priorities? If this article is accurate at least some of those who backed out before are going.
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Post by ish on Dec 28, 2017 3:09:26 GMT 8
3 months is quite a time commitment. Are some of the local players still in college going to backout again because of academic priorities? If this article is accurate at least some of those who backed out before are going. cjeagle, of the 8 locals only three are students: the two Castañeda's Sara and Anicka (incoming rookie) then reigning UAAP MVP Kyla Inquig, all from DLSU. Rodriguez (the one you must be referring to who backed out) and Palacios have both graduated from the UAAP, hence their very timely availability. we were nervous about the DLSU players because they have a title to defend, but it was such a relief that Sara insists that country comes first, UAAP second. because of her decision, Anicka has been influenced to commit as well. that leaves Kyla who has been unresponsive of late... it's her final year in school so it's a very tough decision for her. i did hear that the Castañeda's will try to fly back every now and then to play some games in the UAAP and for their studies of course.
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Post by cjeagle on Dec 28, 2017 4:41:57 GMT 8
3 months is quite a time commitment. Are some of the local players still in college going to backout again because of academic priorities? If this article is accurate at least some of those who backed out before are going. cjeagle, of the 8 locals only three are students: the two Castañeda's Sara and Anicka (incoming rookie) then reigning UAAP MVP Kyla Inquig, all from DLSU. Rodriguez (the one you must be referring to who backed out) and Palacios have both graduated from the UAAP, hence their very timely availability. we were nervous about the DLSU players because they have a title to defend, but it was such a relief that Sara insists that country comes first, UAAP second. because of her decision, Anicka has been influenced to commit as well. that leaves Kyla who has been unresponsive of late... it's her final year in school so it's a very tough decision for her. i did hear that the Castañeda's will try to fly back every now and then to play some games in the UAAP and for their studies of course. I see. Indeed it is nice to see Rodriguez can make it this time after graduating. It is always difficult balancing schedules and priorities especially if you are in your senior year but if some players on the men's national team can take a break from law school in the US to play for the national team(this is the best chance they will ever have of trying to make the Women's World Cup) then it would be easier to see one doing it in undergrad, depending upon the school's agreeing for them to do so of course. It is a chance of a lifetime. Since sports plays a more important role here in the US, the students, their schools and their respective teachers here seem to understand the significance of that more and make accommodations when something like these come up. DLSU seems to be the only local school that understands that. Perhaps if they do well, they will be rewarded with an invitation to play for a university in the US. You never know what kind of (academic, professional and personal) opportunities will come up. Anyways I don't think all the local players going to the US are guaranteed spots to the final roster, considering how strong the pool is from abroad, so it would certainly be heartbreaking if they don't make the team after all the sacrifices.
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Post by cjeagle on Dec 30, 2017 12:37:42 GMT 8
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Post by cjeagle on Dec 30, 2017 21:00:50 GMT 8
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Post by cjeagle on Jan 2, 2018 2:54:31 GMT 8
Former women’s national football team coach Ernest Nierras believes that the current crop of Malditas has a great chance of qualifying for the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) Women’s World Cup in 2019. Nierras, who now acts as the technical director and assistant coach of the national squad, is optimistic that the Pinay team can make it to the top five teams in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Women’s Cup 2018 that will guarantee them a berth in the highest women’s football competition in the world. “We are currently training the best pool of players for the women’s national team. It is being headed by the most qualified coach and coaching staff. We are supporting it with the best management team we can put together. I can confidently say that we have a very good chance of qualifying for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France,” Nierras told The Manila Times. The veteran football tactician said the team is eyeing to win two games (six points) in the group stage for an assured top four finish in the eight-team tourney, which is to be held from April 6 to 20. A win and draw, Nierras explained, may prove to be problematic for the Philippines as the result will possibly pit the squad against one of the “Group of Death” teams —Australia, Japan, South Korea or Vietnam—in a battle for the last ticket to France. The Stallion Laguna FC mentor said the massive significance of the top continental tilt prompted the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) to assemble the best local and overseas-based female booters in the training pool. “The quality of the players we have in training right now is the highest I’ve ever seen. From the strength to the speed on and off the ball, to the physical nature of how they play as well as their technical skills. This will be the strongest team of Malditas to date—highly educated, experienced, beautiful, feisty, athletic, and exuding confidence on and off the pitch. Isn’t it the definition of a ‘Maldita’ anyway?” he said. Consisting the management team are local football personalities Vince Santos (project director), Carlo Rodriguez (marketing manager) Filbert Alquiros (finance manager), Jefferson Cheng (team manager), Samantha Nierras (US liaison), Mark Mangune (US liaison and recruitment officer) and Mia Montayre (media officer). The coaching staff, meanwhile, is composed of head coach Richard Boon, assistant coach Clint McDaniel, goalkeeping coach Eric Miselroy, staff coaches Joey Hoffman and Carey Rosenberry, and fitness coach Eliseo Cabilo together with his Winner Circle Athletics staff. PFF technical director Marlon Maro is tasked to inspect the progress of the team. The preparation of the Malditas is under the special program named Project Jordan spearheaded by PFF president Mariano Araneta. “From a technical perspective, we’ve never had a highly qualified coaching staff handle the Malditas. We are going all out. The members of Project Jordan have volunteered their time and expertise in football—management, marketing and fund raising. The heart and passion are there. Our spirits are high and very willing. It’s about time we shock the world,” added Nierras. Last December 10, the Malditas were drawn into the “Group of Life” with host Jordan, Thailand and China. “We were praying for a good draw to give us a realistic chance to qualify and we got what we prayed for. Now the hard work begins, because we may never get another chance like this again.” The national team has already begun its four-month training camp for the continental tournament last Wednesday in Corona, California, USA. According to Nierras, the squad will go through four to five mini-camps for the duration of the preparations. The PFF allotted P15 million (around $350,000) for the national team’s participation in Asian Women’s Cup. This is way lower compared to the respective budgets of the other seven participating nations, which is estimated at $3 million. With the limited resources, Nierras and the Malditas are calling for a support in their bid to achieve a milestone in Philippine football. “This is the best chance that we will ever get to make it to the Women’s World Cup. That is the mindset of the team. The goal is to qualify,” he said. “What we need is the undying support of our countrymen and the business community. We have taken this program as far as we can with the resources that are currently available to us. The potential is exponential. We want to shock the world, but we need your support to do it.” www.manilatimes.net/malditas-world-cup-possible-says-former-coach/371511/
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Post by ish on Jan 3, 2018 17:24:44 GMT 8
PWNFT preparation for Women’s Asian Cup goes StatesideWith less than a hundred days left before the first match day of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup on April 6, Project Jordan has entered the next phase in preparations. The Philippine women’s national football team is in the middle of a three-month long training camp in Corona, California that began shortly after Christmas under the guidance of new appointee Richard Boon assisted by Clint McDaniel. Around 40 players are expected to participate including overseas-based players selected from the identification camp held last November. Included in the camp are long-time national team mainstays Inna Palacios, Patrice Impelido, Sara Castañeda as well as Camille Rodriguez who have signed up for the long-haul after being called up by the Philippine Football Federation. They left for camp immediately after Christmas Day. Recent UAAP graduates Palacios and Rodriguez have shared that they don’t mind being away from home for a long while if national team duty calls for it. “It’s weird being away from home and not having the vibe of the Philippines, but this is the sacrifice asked of us to represent the flag. It’s important to push through adversity,” Palacios said. The former De La Salle University goalkeeper agrees it is a necessary step for the team to bond and gel especially with many new recruits. “We all come from different places and having us all together for this camp helps us get some team chemistry which will hopefully show on the field,” she furthered. “We want to give our best efforts when we get to Jordan. Having this camp will provide the training and recovery we will need up until April.” Former Ateneo Lady Eagle and current Hiraya FC stalwart Camille Rodriguez echoes her former rival’s sentiments while pointing out technology will help ease the homesickness. “It’s easy knowing that they’re only one message away. “Besides, I have pieces of home with me — my teammates. While this will be the longest time away from home yet, commitments really call for sacrifices, and this sacrifice is one I’m more than willing to make,” Rodriguez said. With the tournament also acting as FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers where the top five teams get tickets to France 2019, the urgency to prepare well is so high that La Salle taliswoman Sara Castañeda is willing to balance priorities between the national team and the UAAP. “It is a once in a lifetime opportunity and something to be really excited about,” said the midfielder who scored arguably the most important goal in Philippine women’s football history which clinched the team’s Women’s Asian Cup qualification. At any rate Castañeda still has her Lady Archer teammates in mind as they aim to defend La Salle’s collegiate title. “Hopefully they will allow me to go back and forth during our breaks so I can still play games,” she added. Her younger sister Anicka, an incoming freshman at La Salle, also recently joined the team in training. Alesa Dai Dolino and Mea Bernal, both former players of Far Eastern University and currently tied to OutKast FC, are expected to round up the small group of locally-based players called up by the PFF. Season 79 MVP Kyla Inquig of La Salle was originally a call-up but had to beg off due to academics. Unlike last year where training started literally only a month before the AFC qualifiers, preparations this time around have started at least four months earlier, something national team captain Patrice Impelido is very appreciative of. “It’s great that we’re able to start preparations early. It’s very crucial because there’s only three months left. Team chemistry will be very important,” remarked Impelido, the longest serving member on the team who maintains she is ready to use her experience to lead when needed. The intensive training camp is only part of the preparations arranged by the PFF task force Project Jordan led by PFF president Mariano V. Araneta with corporate backing from PLDT, the MVP Sports Foundation, Giligan’s, Winner Circle Athletics and Pythos Technology Philippines Inc. The group is also finalizing plans for international friendlies before the team heads to Jordan. The Philippines (currently ranked at no. 69 worldwide) will open the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Amman, Jordan (50) on April 6 against the hosts at the Amman International Stadium. The next matches will be against the highest ranked team of their group China (16) on April 9 and finally the Southeast Asian giants Thailand (30) on April 12 with both games to be held at the King Abdullah II Stadium. In the other group are Australia (4), Japan (9), Korea Republic (14) and Vietnam (32). tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pwnft-preparation-for-womens-asian-cup-goes-stateside/104926
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Post by cjeagle on Jan 5, 2018 7:59:29 GMT 8
It is nice to see Jesse Shugg joining training camp. Are both professionals Shugg and Graversen in camp already and staying for the duration?
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Post by ish on Jan 5, 2018 21:20:51 GMT 8
Graversen did not make the cut because of a concussion she is still recovering from. AFAIK Joana Houplin Michaelson is there already.
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Post by cjeagle on Jan 6, 2018 6:48:18 GMT 8
Graversen did not make the cut because of a concussion she is still recovering from. AFAIK Joana Houplin Michaelson is there already. I am sorry to hear that. Perhaps Graversen still might join later when she recovers.
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Post by cypher210 on Jan 7, 2018 14:42:14 GMT 8
I saw them play against Temecula fc and LA galaxy San Diego, the first game ended in a draw while the next game was a lopsided loss against the galaxy girls. One player I thought stood out was #9 who played against Temecula fc in the first match of the night
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Post by cjeagle on Jan 7, 2018 20:11:48 GMT 8
I saw them play against Temecula fc and LA galaxy San Diego, the first game ended in a draw while the next game was a lopsided loss against the galaxy girls. One player I thought stood out was #9 who played against Temecula fc in the first match of the night Thanks for the update. Since the game were back to back, they probably split the team, so decent results for their first outing. This is a good way of finding out who can play at a high level against pros/semi-pros who are used to playing with each other, before paring down the roster. Both their opponents play in the WPSL, which is in the 2nd tier of the US Womens League soccer pyramid. Who is #9?
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