Philippines

After being clubless five rounds into the season, Sarina Bolden is taking the A-League Women's finals by storm. The Philippines striker speaks to ESPN about the Newcastle Jets, the national team, and being a part of the growth of women's football.

The first week of A-League Women's finals did not disappoint, with Casey Dumont, Melina Ayres and Sarina Bolden all showing their star quality.

Mark Torcaso has resigned from Western United's A-League Women side to focus on leading the Philippines women's national team, with Kat Smith set to replace him as part of a coaching shakeup in Melbourne's west.

This has been a momentous year for Philippines women's football, featuring a maiden World Cup appearance followed by a first goal and their first win. Now, their focus has now turned to another first: A debut appearance at an Olympic Games.

Eight nations made their debuts at the Women's World Cup in 2023, including the Philippines. Defender Reina Bonta kept a diary of their experiences and what it meant to represent their nation on the sport's biggest stage.

The Philippines have appointed reigning A-League Women coach of the year Mark Torcaso to lead their national women's team.

Alen Stajcic has set his sights on turning Perth Glory back into a powerhouse after being appointed coach of the embattled A-League side on a three-year deal.

Jeff Carlisle reacts to Norway's 6-0 thrashing of Philippines which saw them join Switzerland in the knockout stage of the Women's World Cup.

Their FIFA Women's World Cup adventure may have come to an end but the Filipinas can still take away plenty from their debut tournament.

Sophie Roman Haug scored a hat trick as Norway put a turbulent two weeks behind them and squeaked into the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup on goal difference.