Tahnai Annis retires at 35, led Philippine women’s team to World Cup, AFF title

Veteran football player Tahnai Annis, who led the Philippine women's national team to unprecedented achievements including qualifying for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 and winning the 2022 AFF Women's Championship, has retired from the sport at age 35.

Born in the United States but tracing her roots to Lucena city through her mother, Annis announced her retirement on the Futbol Brew podcast where she shared that after months of contemplation, her decision was made with her body, mind, and spirit aligned.

Joining the Philippine women's football program in 2018, Annis captained the team to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup and secured victory at the 2022 AFF Women's Championship held in Manila.

Annis last appeared for Filipinas during their series of friendlies against South Korea in April 2024 and leaves behind a record of 43 caps and 14 goals for the national team.