The Philippine Women’s National Football Team unveiled its roster for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026.
The Philippine Women’s National Football Team have named their final lineup for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, set to run from March 1 to 21 in Perth, Australia.
The Filipinas will look to continue their historic rise after their gold medal run in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, where they capped a breakthrough tournament with the country’s first-ever women’s football gold.
The national team will rely on Olivia McDaniel, Leah Bradley, and Nina Meollo, providing depth and competition between the posts.
The defensive unit features a mix of experience and physicality, led by Hali Long, Angela Beard, Jessika Cowart, Kaya Hawkinson, and Sofia Wünsch, giving the team flexibility across the backline.
In midfield, the Filipinas will be anchored by a group of two-way contributors and playmakers, including Jourdyn Curran, Sara Eggesvik, Isabella Pasion, and Jessika Sawicki, tasked with controlling tempo and linking play on both ends of the pitch.
Up front, the Filipinas will look to generate goals through a varied attacking group led by Anicka Castañeda, Katrina Guillou, Chandler McDaniel, Paige McSwigan, Alexa Piño, and Mallie Ramirez, offering a blend of pace, movement, and creativity in the final third.
The Filipinas open their Asian Cup campaign against world No. 15 Australia on March 1.
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