Philippines women's football team names 26-player roster for Pink Ladies Week, includes Mayumi Pacheco
On Saturday, Coach Mark Torcaso announced the 26-player roster for the Philippines women's national football team, which includes defender Mayumi Pacheco.
Born in England to an English father and Filipino mother, Pacheco has been a key player for Aston Villa since 2021 and brings professionalism and experience to the squad. She is set to make her debut for the Philippine women's football team during 'Pink Ladies Week' in Antalya, Turkey.
Torcaso highlighted Pacheco's excitement to join the training camp and integrate with the team's playing style, noting that she has long expressed a desire to play for the Philippines.
The coach also emphasized the inclusion of Janae DeFazio, who played for Kansas City Current in the NWSL, alongside a mix of World Cup veterans and youth players.
The Philippines women’s national football team will participate in 'Pink Ladies Week' in Turkey at the end of October, facing Jordan on October 26 and DR Congo on October 30.
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