The Teams
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Ceres-Negros FC
Home Stadium: Panaad Stadium, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Club Info: Ceres Negros started as a provincial powerhouse from Bacolod City before making its mark in the national scene. After ruling the United Football League, the club reached greater heights in 2016 when they became the first of two Philippine clubs to qualify for the AFC Cup knockout stages.
Captain: Carli de Murga
Coach: Risto Vidakovic
Awards and Honors:
UFL Champions (2015)
UFL Second Division Champions (2014)
PFF National Club Champions (2012-13, 2013-14)
AFC Cup Knockout Stage (2016)
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Davao Aguilas FC
Home Stadium: Davao del Norte Sports Complex, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Club Info: Davao Aguilas is the only Mindanao-based club to see action in the Philippines Football League. Although still in its first season as a club, DAFC is determined to contend in the PFL, while giving players from Mindanao the opportunity to play for the club at the highest level.
Coach: Gary Phillips
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Global-Cebu FC
Home Stadium: Abellana Sports Complex/University of San Carlos, Cebu City
Club Info: Founded in 2000, Global Cebu has elevated itself to one of the country’s elite clubs in its short history, following its success in the United Football League. Global is the first Filipino club to participate in AFC club competitions first in the AFC President’s cup in 2013 then the AFC Cup in 2015.
Captain: Misagh Bahadoran
Coach: Toshiaki Imai
Awards and Honors:
UFL League Champions (2012, 2014, 2016)
UFL Cup Champions (2011, 2016)
AFC Cup (2015, 2017)
AFC Presidents Cup (2013)
PFF National Club Champions (2011)
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Ilocos United FC
Home Stadium: Quirino Stadium, Bantay, Ilocos Sur
Club Info: One of the two newly-formed clubs for the PFL, Ilocos United sees itself not only as a football club, but as a vehicle to promote the province as a sports tourism hub.
Captain: Anton del Rosario
Coach: Ian Gillian
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JPV Marikina FC
Home Stadium: Marikina Sports Complex
Club Info: Originally a club composed of primarily Japanese players, JPV Marikina has evolved into a formidable squad with an impressive roster of homegrown players. The club partnered with Marikina for the PFL, bringing the league to the Marikina Sports Complex, which hosted the 2005 Southeast Asian Games women’s football competition.
Captain: Takashi Odawara
Coach: Dan Padernal
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Kaya FC – Makati
Home Stadium: University of Makati Stadium, Makati City
Club Info: One of the oldest Clubs in the country, Kaya’s name is derived from the Filipino word that means “we can”.
Kaya achieved its biggest triumph in 2015 when it bagged the UFL Cup to clinch a spot in the AFC Cup a year later.
Captain: Aly Borromeo
Coach: Chris Greatwich
Awards and Honors:
UFL Cup Champion (2015)
AFC Cup Knockout Stage (2016)
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FC Meralco Manila
Home Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila
Club Info: Manila Meralco traces its roots from Ateneo de Manila University where its pioneering members played during their varsity years. The club went a massive change in 2011 with the acquisition of national team players Phil and James Younghusband catapulting Meralco into a contender that led to stints in the Singapore Cup.
Captain: James Younghusband
Coach: Aris Caslib
Awards and Honors:
UFL Cup Champion (2013)
PFF National Club Champions (2015)
Singapore Cup Semifinalist (2012)
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Stallion-Laguna FC
Home Stadium: Biñan Football Stadium, Biñan, Laguna
Club Info: Originally from Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, Stallion moved to Biñan, Laguna to establish itself as the pioneering football club from Southern Luzon.
Stallion is one of the three clubs to claim an illustrious League and Cup double in the United Football League, winning the UFL Cup in 2012 and the League in 2013.
Captain: Ruben Doctora
Coach: Ernie Nierras
Awards and Honors:
UFL Cup Champion (2012)
UFL League Champion (2013)
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