These 23 names will forever be remembered in Philippine sports history as the first talents that represented the country at the football World Cup.
In the world of football, there is no stage more significant than the FIFA World Cup. Every player’s dream is to represent their country at this level, and every passionate football fan’s dream is to witness their national team qualify for one of the coveted slots.
As the first kick-off of the 2023 Women’s World Cup draws closer with every passing day, this dream will soon become a reality for the eight countries making their World Cup debut — including the Philippines.
Women’s football in the Philippines has been on a rapid rise over the last few years, and its growth will see a new dawn as the country’s Women’s National Football Team, better known as the Filipinas, will be competing in their first World Cup match on July 21 against Switzerland.
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In the buildup to their highly anticipated debut, the Filipinas have also recently revealed their final roster, including the 23 chosen players who will be heading to New Zealand for the tournament. These faces represent the country’s best talents, and they each deserve recognition for the journey they are about to embark on.
These are the 23 Filipino talents who will be holding up the Philippine flag proudly at the 2023 Women’s World Cup:
Goalkeepers:
Kiara Fontanilla, 23
Kaiya Jota, 17
Olivia McDaniel, 25
Defenders:
Alicia Barker, 25
Angela Beard, 25
Reina Bonta, 24
Malea Cesar, 19
Jessika Cowart, 23
Sofia Harrison, 24
Hali Long (Co-Captain), 28
Dominique Randle, 28
Midfielders:
Tahnai Annis (Team Captain), 34
Ryley Bugay, 27
Anicka Castañeda, 23
Sara Eggesvik, 26
Quinley Quezada, 26
Jaclyn Sawicki, 30
Forwards:
Sarina Bolden, 27
Isabella Flanigan, 18
Carleigh Frilles, 21
Katrina Guillou, 29
Chandler McDaniel, 25
Meryll Serrano, 25
These are the 23 football players representing the Philippines in their first-ever World Cup, and they are all ready to make history for the country.
Are you ready to see them on the world stage? Catch the Filipinas’ first World Cup match on July 21.
Images from Pilipinas WNT on Instagram. Banner image from AFP.
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