Philippines

For the first time ever, this year's ASEAN Women's Championship will feature a title sponsor.

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.

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.

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.