Futbol Brew

We break down the Filipinas’ Women’s Asian Cup roster and campaign, while discussing the urgent need for a stronger domestic league and a bigger, better platform for women’s football. --- DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed by our guests are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. ------- LINKS TO SOCIALS Venice - https://x....

A catch-up episode spanning the UAAP to the SEA Games, and everything in between. --- DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed by our guests are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. ------- LINKS TO SOCIALS Venice - https://x.com/VenNotBen https://www.instagram.com/vennotben Pam - https://www.instagram.com/pamciexsportsphotos...

In this episode of Futbol Brew, we talk all things PFF Women’s League—the season so far, the drama heating up at the top of the table, and the players who’ve surprised us along the way. With one match day left, it’s all still to play for. We also discuss the recent departure of Freddy Gonzalez as Director of National Teams, and share our thoughts on what’s ahead for the Filipinas as the AFC Women’...

We break down the PFF Women’s League so far—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. 🧐⚽️ No PH squad in the U19 & U20 regionals—what gives? And with the FIFA break ahead… 🇵🇭👀 Will we finally get another Manila camp and a home match vs a solid opponent? ---DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed by our guests are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement...

In this episode, we talk about the latest updates on the Filipinas — including the cancelled training camps, the sudden announcement of a new one this May, and why every decision at this stage feels like a high-stakes move. With regional tournaments around the corner, can we still catch up? Or are we playing from behind before the whistle even blows? DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed by our guest...

S05E03 - A Conversation with Tahnai Annis: Philippine Women’s National Football Team Captain In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Tahnai Annis as she reflects on her international and professional football journey. After an illustrious career, Tahnai officially announces her retirement, leaving an inspiring legacy with 38 national team appearances and 14 goals. Join us as she shares her tho...

Join us as we  try  to dive into Pink Ladies Week! We’re starting with a breakdown of the Kenya match, exploring what might have gone wrong, discussing possible areas for improvement, and highlighting key lessons that could help the team move forward. Listen in as we piece together insights, share our takeaways, and look at what’s next for the squad! DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed by the host...

After six months off the pitch, the Filipinas are back and ready to make waves in the Pink Ladies Cup! In this episode, we dive into Coach Mark’s bold new game plan, which emphasizes offense and creativity. We chat about the exciting addition of Maz Pacheco to the squad and discuss Kaiya Jota’s U19 call-up with England. Join us as we break down (or at least attempt to!) how the Filipinas are redef...

Filipinas in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament - Paris 2024 AFC Qualifiers Round 2. We delved into the Filipinas' journey in the upcoming AFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament - Round 2 held in Perth, Australia. In this episode, we also discuss the recent #Pinay5 Tri-Nation campaign and share insights about the PFF Elections. #LabanFilipinas DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed by our guests a...

S04E05 - Interview with Philippine Women's National Football Team defender, Angie Beard (This episode was uploaded on YouTube on 21 Aug 2023) Angie Beard is a defender for the Philippine Women's National Football Team. She initially represented Australia's U-17 and U-20 youth-level teams, along with making three appearances at the senior level, before switching her allegiance to the Ph...

S04E04 - FILIPINAS POST FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP We discuss the Filipinas' participation in the FIFA Women's World Cup, and the departure of Coach Alen Stajcic, and touch on our frustrations during the match against Norway. On the whole, it was a campaign of which we can all be proud. As Coach Alen stated, to those newly converted - Welcome to the football party, and welcome to the footb...

S04E03 - FILIPINAS IN THE FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP GROUP A PREVIEW Uploaded on YouTube - 29 Jun 2023 We talk about Group A, some insights, our overall expectations and appeal to our kababayans. OUR GROUP A MATCH FIXTURES Philippines vs Switzerland - July 21, 1PM PST New Zealand vs Philippines - July 25, 1:30 PM PST Norway vs Philippines -July 30, 3:00 PM PST ------- Kent on Twitter - https://twi...

S04E02 - Filipinas Big Board - FIFA Women's World Cup Roster Uploaded on YouTube - 4 Jun 2023 We previously recorded a Big Board episode 5 months ago following ESPN's Jeff Kassouf and the Far Post Pod. We talked about our clear starters or players pushing to be starters if we are to release a roster today for a hypothetical World Cup next week. We also talked about why some players aren&#3...

S04E01 -SEA Games 2023 Preview- Philippine Women's National Football Team Uploaded on YouTube - 1 May 2023 As passionate fans, we discuss the upcoming Southeast Asian Games and how the Philippine Women's Football Team will fare against regional opponents like Myanmar, Malaysia and Vietnam. The 32nd edition of the Southeast Asian Games promises to be an exciting event, featuring top athlete...

S03E10 - Chandler McDaniel Uploaded on YouTube - 15 Apr 2023 -- Chandler McDaniel is a forward for the Philippine Women's National Team, she started playing for the country in 2021, and now with 10 caps and 5 goals. Many fans may not know that Chandler has been part of the program since 2012! She suffered an ACL tear in her right knee during the Women's Asian Cup 2022, a devastating setbac...

Kiara Fontanilla is a goalkeeper for the Philippine Women's National Football Team. She is part of the squad that participated in the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup in India and eventually qualified for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. She made her senior national team debut in the Philippines' 0–4 loss to Australia. As of recording, Kiara has made a total of 5 appearances for the Fili...

Carleigh Frilles is a midfielder for the Philippine Women's National Football Team, she was part of the team that represented the Philippines in the AFC U14 Girls Regional Championship 2016 held in Vientiane, Laos and made history, finishing second in the tournament. Carleigh has also made a mark in the senior national team, making her debut in the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup and even scori...

In this episode, we talk about the upcoming Pinatar Cup and how the Philippine Women's Football Team will fare against tough, higher-ranked opponents like Wales, Scotland, and Iceland. As passionate fans, we're sharing our insights on this exciting women's football tournament, which takes place in San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain, during the February FIFA international break. What is the P...

S03E06 - Interview with Philippine Women's National Football Team defender, Malea Cesar  Malea Cesar is a defender for the Philippine Women's National Football Team, participated in the AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers in Uzbekistan in 2022 but did not play in any of the matches. She was also a member of the team that competed in India for the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup. In the 1-0 victory ov...

Alexa Diaz is a former defender for the Philippine Women's National Football Team. She participated in the ID camps in California back in 2012 and later made her debut at the 2013 Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar. She last played for the Philippines in the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup in Jordan. Alexa is currently the Director of League Development and Player Programs of Girls Academy in the US. She...

S03E02 - Interview with Philippine Women's National Football Team defender, Maya Alcantara - So Matcha To Give Maya is a defender for the Philippine Women's National Football Team, she was part of a month-long training camp in Australia in preparation for the Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. She made her debut for the Philippines in a 7–0 win against Singapore in this year's AFF Women's Ch...

S03E01 - Women's World Cup Post-Draw Reaction -- In this episode - we did a post-draw reaction with friends of the pod Ivan, Mark and Kent. Ivan is a football commentator, you'll hear him calling the recent friendlies for the Filipinas and also in the Philippine Football League. Kent is a writer and part of the Eat Sleep Breathe Football gang and the Ultras Filipinas. Mark is a former LRO for the...

S02E10 - Interview with Philippine Women's National Football Team midfielder, Sara Eggesvik - Seizing the Opportunity -- Sara currently plays as a midfielder for the Philippine Women's National Football Team. She joined the team in June of 2022. She made her debut in the 81st minute vs Bosnia and Herzegovina and assisted a goal. She played club football in Norway for Grand Bodø, KIL/Hemne, Malvik...

Kat is a midfielder and can also play as a forward for the Philippine Women's National Football Team. She made her debut in this year's AFC Women's Asian Cup in the game against Thailand in the group stages. She's played club football in Finland and is currently in Sweden. She plays as an attacking midfielder for Piteå IF in the Damallsvenskan which is the highest division of women's football in S...

S02E08 - Interview with Philippine Women's National Football Team goalkeeper, Olivia McDaniel - Pride Not Pressure -- Olivia is a goalkeeper for the Philippine Women's National Football Team. She played collegiate football for Cal State Fullerton Titans and Milwaukee Panthers before officially joining the National Team in 2021 and made her debut in the Asian Cup Qualifiers in Uzbekistan. As of rec...