2016–17 PFF Women's League explained

Competition:PFF Women's League
Season:2016–17
Dates:12 November 2016 – 20 November 2017
Winners:De La Salle University
1st title
League Topscorer: Kyra Dimaandal
(21 goals)
Highest Scoring:16 goals
DLSU 16–0 TYFA
Matches:65
Total Goals:276
Nextseason:2018
Extra Information:Statistics disregards matches involving Kaya F.C. which withdrew mid-season.

The 2016–17 PFF Women's League season is the inaugural of the women's national league of the Philippines.[1] The season started on November 12, 2016 and ended on November 20, 2017.[2]

The De La Salle University secured the league title on their first second round match against OutKast winning over the latter, 3–0.

Format

The league follows a double round robin format. The team with the most points by the end of the season are crowned champions. The first round which was held at the Rizal Memorial Stadium[3] commenced in November 12, 2016[4] and lasted until July 2017.

The second round was initially scheduled to take place from May 20, 2017 to July 16, 2017, three months after the end of the first round[4] at the Biñan Football Stadium.[3] The second round resumed in mid-October at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona, Cavite with format changes. The ten teams competing were divided into two groups randomly for the second round with each team playing against other teams of their group once. The overall standing will still be devised to determine the league winners.[5]

A transfer window was open during a given period in between the first and second rounds[1]

Clubs

11 teams participated in the inaugural season of the league. Kaya withdrew mid-season.

Club / TeamHead Coach
Ateneo de Manila University John Paul Merida[6]
De La Salle University Hans Smit[7]
Far Eastern University Marnelli Dimzon[8]
Fuego España Randolpho Clarino[9]
Green Archers United Elvin Marcellana[10]
Hiraya John Philip Dinglasan[11]
Kaya Steve Nicholls[12]
OutKast Rhea Penales[13]
The Younghusband Football Academy Roberto Cabural[14]
University of Santo Tomas Priscilla Rubio[15]
University of the Philippines Andres Gonzales[16]

League table

Matches involving Kaya F.C. were annulled.

Results

First round

Kaya F.C. matchesKaya F.C. withdrew from the league mid-season. They played six matches against six teams before their withdrawal. All results involving Kaya were voided and had no bearing with the overall standing.
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Kaya0–4[17] 2–6[18] 0–4[19] 1–7[20] 1–8[21] 0–6[22]

Second round

The league's second round commenced on October 14, 2017. The ten teams were divided into two groups with each team facing the four other teams in its group once.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Estrada. Kevin. PFF Launches Women's League with a record field. 6 November 2016. Dugout Philippines. 6 November 2016.
  2. News: DLSU Crowned PFF Women’s League Champions. 28 November 2017. Philippine Football Federation. 22 November 2017. The final match of the season saw Far Eastern University defeat the University of the Philippines, 3-0, last 20 November [2017]....
  3. News: Montayre. Mia. Historic PFF Women’s League set to launch. 9 November 2016. Tiebreaker Times. 7 November 2016.
  4. Web site: PFF WOMEN’S LEAGUE KICKS OFF. Philippine Football Federation. 11 November 2016.
  5. News: Montayre. Mia. PFFWL Roundup: Second round opening win virtually guarantees La Salle league title. 30 October 2017. Tiebreaker Times. 20 October 2017.
  6. Web site: PFF Women's League - Season 2016-2017 Teams - Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU). Facebook. Pinay Futbol. 6 December 2016. 3 December 2016.
  7. Web site: PFF Women's League - Season 2016-2017 Teams - De La Salle University (DLSU). Facebook. Pinay Futbol. 6 December 2016. 3 December 2016.
  8. Web site: PFF Women's League - Season 2016-2017 Teams - Far Eastern University (F.E.U.). Facebook. Pinay Futbol. 7 December 2016. 3 December 2016.
  9. Web site: PFF Women's League - Season 2016-2017 Teams - Fuego Espanya Football Club (Fuego Espanya F.C.). Facebook. Pinay Futbol. 7 December 2016. 3 December 2016.
  10. Web site: PFF Women's League - Season 2016-2017 Teams - Green Archers United F.C. (GAU F.C.). Facebook. Pinay Futbol. 7 December 2016. 3 December 2016.
  11. Web site: PFF Women's League - Season 2016-2017 Teams - Hiraya Football Club (Hiraya F.C.). Facebook. Pinay Futbol. 7 December 2016. 3 December 2016.
  12. Web site: PFF Women's League - Season 2016-2017 Teams - Kaya Football [sic] Club (Kaya F.C.)]. Facebook. Pinay Futbol. 7 December 2016. 3 December 2016.
  13. Web site: PFF Women's League - Season 2016-2017 Teams - OutKast Football Club (OutKast F.C.). Facebook. Pinay Futbol. 7 December 2016. 3 December 2016.
  14. Web site: PFF Women's League - Season 2016-2017 Teams - The Younghusband Football Academy (TYFA). Facebook. Pinay Futbol. 6 December 2016. 3 December 2016.
  15. Web site: PFF Women's League - Season 2016-2017 Teams - University of Santo Tomas (U.S.T.). Facebook. Pinay Futbol. 6 December 2016. 3 December 2016.
  16. Web site: PFF Women's League - Season 2016-2017 Teams - University of the Philippines (U.P.). Facebook. Pinay Futbol. 7 December 2016. 3 December 2016.
  17. News: Montayre. Mia. PFFWL Roundup: Unbeaten La Salle grabs solo lead. 16 July 2017. Tiebreaker Times. Tiebreaker Times Inc.. 18 November 2016.
  18. News: Montayre. Mia. PFFWL Roundup: Comeback thriller keeps La Salle perfect. 16 July 2017. Tiebreaker Times. Tiebreaker Times Inc.. 24 December 2016.
  19. News: Montayre. Mia. Hat tricks, big wins and a scoreless draw mark PFF Women’s League opening. 16 July 2017. Tiebreaker Times. Tiebreaker Times Inc.. 18 November 2016.
  20. News: Montayre. Mia. PFFWL Roundup: Undefeated La Salle marches into UAAP confident but cautious. 16 July 2017. Tiebreaker Times. Tiebreaker Times Inc.. 3 February 2017.
  21. News: Montayre. Mia. PFF Women’s League Roundup: Lemoran, Del Campo, Dimaandal hit career best. 16 July 2017. Tiebreaker Times. Tiebreaker Times Inc.. 9 December 2016.
  22. News: Montayre. Mia. PFFWL Week 5 Roundup: La Salle posts fifth straight behind Dimaandal; UP continues to keep pace. 16 July 2017. Tiebreaker Times. Tiebreaker Times Inc.. 22 January 2017.

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