The 2023 PFF Women's League season (also known as the Coca-Cola PFF Women's League for sponsorship reasons) was the fourth season of the women's national league of the Philippines, following the 2019–20 season.
De La Salle University were the defending champions. The Far Eastern University entered the season as the 2022 PFF Women's Cup winners. The league has got sponsorship from Coca-Cola in July 2023.
Format Initially planned to be a double round-robin format, the league changed to a single round-robin with the top four teams entering a knockout tournament to determine the league's champion.
The elimination round lasted from June 24 to September 17, 2023. The knockout round started on September 27 and will end with the final on November 8, 2023.
Teams 10 teams participate in the fourth season, with Azzurri and Manila Digger making their debuts. Azzurri already participated in the 2022 PFF Women's Cup. 2019–20 season participants Maroons, Tigers, and Green Archers United did not enter.
TeamHead coachCaptain Kit manufacturerShirt partnersAzzurri Solomon Valerio Princess Cristobas Chronos AthleticsAzzurri Sports ClinicDe La Salle University Alvin Ocampo Bea Delos Reyes NikeGoody, NetGlobal Solutions, G-ShockFar Eastern University Joseph Villarino Dionesa Tolentin HawkHavaianas, Macbeth FootwearKaya–Iloilo Let Dimzon Charisa Lemoran LGRLBC, ICanServe, FitogetherManila Digger Gerald Orcullo Mea Bernal KelmePacquiao 3 in 1 Coffee, Hayatt HouseManila Nomads Shane Cosgrove Stacey Arthur Chronos AthleticsQ2 HR SolutionsStallion Laguna Richard Leyble Cutz ApparelGiligan's RestaurantTuloy Taketomo SuzukiTuloy FoundationUniversity of the Philippines Popoy Clarino Cara Cachero BlazeSMC Infrastructure, Victory LinerUniversity of Santo Tomas Geraldine Cabrera Laurejane Piano Blaze
Venues
All league matches are held at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Some are hosted at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila.
League table
Positions by round
Results by round
Results
Knockout rounds The top four teams from the single round robin qualified and are seeded for the Knockout Semifinals. The 2nd and 3rd ranked teams are seeded in the first semifinals while the 1st and 4th ranked teams were seeded in the second semifinals.
Bracket
Semi-finals
Third place
Finals Kaya won through Sheen Nicole Ramores' lone goal in the 86th minute. Kaya became the first ever club team to win the PFF Women's League, with the last editions clinched by collegiate side De La Salle.
In mid-2024, Kaya would be invited to participate in the 2024–25 AFC Women's Champions League. They qualified directly for the group stage of the competition proper by virtue of the Philippines' member association rankings (7th).
Season statistics Scoring Top goalscorers
RankPlayerTeam Total1 Isabella BandojaTuloy3341 4 3119 Angelica TevesDe La Salle University542 1221113 Dionesa TolentinFar Eastern University213114 2 1154 Shelah Mae CadagKaya1 111 421 11 Candida QuarshieManila Digger 2 51 2 106 Camille RodriguezKaya 1 11 4 7 Hazel LustanKaya1 1 1 121 8 Alisha del CampoDe La Salle University 22 1 5 Regine RebosuraFar Eastern University 1 1 21 Rocelle LeceraManila Digger1 11 2
Own goals
RankPlayerClubOwngoals 1 Sabrina NierrasStallion Laguna1 Ricca Joyce Vibal
Hat-tricks
PlayerClubResultAgainst Date Isabella BandojaTuloy 7–0 (A)University of the Philippines24 June 2023 Angelica Teves5De La Salle University 7–0 (H)Azzurri 1 July 2023 Isabella BandojaTuloy 6–1 (A)Stallion Laguna Angelica Teves4De La Salle University 7–0 (H)University of Santo Tomas10 July 2023 Isabella Bandoja4Tuloy 6–2 (A)University of Santo Tomas15 July 2023 Dionesa TolentinFar Eastern University 5–1 (A)Tuloy22 July 2023 Candida Quarshie5Manila Digger 5–1 (H)Manila Nomads29 July 2023 Isabella Bandoja4Tuloy 6–2 (A)De La Salle University 19 August 2023 Dionesa Tolentin4Far Eastern University 5–1 (H)Stallion Laguna Shelah Mae Cadag4Kaya-Iloilo 8–1 (A)Azzurri3 September 2023 Isabella BandojaTuloy 7–0 (H)Azzurri 9 September 2023 Camille Rodriguez4Kaya-Iloilo 15–0 (H)Stallion Laguna 16 September 2023
Note (H) – Home; (A) – Away
4 Player scored four goals 5 Player scored five goals
Clean sheets
Rank Player Club Goals1 Kyla Regalado Manila Digger4 Yasmin Elauria Far Eastern University3 Jessica Pido De La Salle University3 Ayishatu Simpson Manila Digger Inna Palacios Kaya–Iloilo6 Mykaella Abeto Tuloy2 Hazel Romina Arce Manila Nomads Khryss Dacanay Kaya–Iloilo Eunice Roxanne Eduave University of the Philippines Jessa May Lehayan Far Eastern University
Season Statistics includes knockout rounds.
Awards The following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament.
Award Winner Club Most Valuable Player Shelah Mae Cadag Kaya–Iloilo Golden Boot Isabella Bandoja Tuloy Angelica Teves De La Salle University Best Goalkeeper Ayishatu Simpson Manila Digger Best Defender Jonella Albino Far Eastern University Best Midfielder Charisa Lemoran Kaya–Iloilo Fairplay Award Manila Nomads
References