Philippine women's football team names 23-player squad for ASEAN cup

Head coach Mark Torcaso announced a 23-player roster for the Philippine women's national football team ahead of their ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup defense in Vietnam starting August 6.

The defending champions include veterans Hali Long and Inna Palacios, alongside seven new players: Isabella Alamo, Lyka Cuenco, Tea Pidding, Jaycee Defazio, Azumi Oka, Aaliyah Schinaman, and Adelaide Wyrzynski.

Torcaso emphasized the importance of bringing a mix of experienced players and young talent to strengthen the team's depth for future competitions like the 2026 Asian Cup.

The squad will face teams from Group B including Myanmar, Australia U-23, and Timor-Leste, with their first match against Timor-Leste on August 7.

Only the top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals, highlighting the need for strong performance throughout the tournament.