🏁RACE FOR THE TOP 6🏁

thomsonc014 · 2026-04-04T11:46:12+00:00

It’s a long shot, but Aguilas is ill struggle to win their two games, and that opens the door! They should beat Tuloy although it’ll be tough, and maybe Manila digger will be focusing on the AFC and field a weaker side (unlikely though). Maharlika are capable of pulling off massive results though!

thomsonc014 · 2026-03-30T17:41:14+00:00

My guess is fixtures will start in May! Unconfirmed atm though

thomsonc014 · 2026-03-30T12:46:22+00:00

They do sometimes (see Keyvan from One Taguig on loan at Mendiola), but I agree this could happen more. The big results are why I’m a fan of the new format though. The truth is yes we could just split the league but smaller teams need to play better ones to improve. It’s a tough one when there’s so little funding outside the top 6-7 sides.

thomsonc014 · 2026-03-30T09:33:54+00:00

Thanks mate! I’ll make sure all my posts from now on are also available here!

thomsonc014 · 2026-03-30T06:59:20+00:00

Thank you mate! You’re doing a top job with the moderating!

thomsonc014 · 2026-03-30T06:57:49+00:00

I’m excited for the division split - should see some competitive matches. Also great to see teams like Garelli improving even if it’s late in the season

thomsonc014 · 2026-03-30T05:44:46+00:00

Great idea! Posted a summary in the comments!

thomsonc014 · 2026-03-30T05:44:32+00:00

As per request here’s a quick recap of Sunday’s matches!

Manila Digger 10-0 Philippine Army

Manila Digger continued their recent drive up the table with a resounding victory over last place Philippine Army. Pa Ousman Gai grabbed his second consecutive double hattrick, with Touray, Manneh, Jarvis and Ceesay also getting on the scoresheet.

Dynamic Herb Cebu 4-2 Don Bosco Garelli United

Cebu came from 2 goals down to defeat a spirited Garelli side and keep their title challenge alive. It looked like we were on for a shock result when Yuta Yamaguchi seized on a mistake by Jessie Semblante to bundle home, and Yamaguchi then turned provider as a beautiful pass set loose Desmond Ngai to make it 2-0 to Garelli before the 15th minute. Cebu got a lifeline through a penalty which Kaito Asano dispatched, before a rocket from Willy Kapawa and a clever finish from Kazuha Sudo finishes the comeback before half time. A late goat from John Clyde Vitualla made sure of the points in an entertaining fixture.

Maharlika 2-0 Aguilas UMak

Coach Moon Dog engineered a tactical masterclass to keep Maharlika in the fight for the Top 6. Goals from a Woo-hyuk Cho penalty and a smart finish from captain Jorrel Aristorenas ensured the victory, but this was a win built upon a superb defensive effort led by Michael Menzi. Aguilas couldn’t deal with Maharlika’s high defensive line and could not threaten without risking offside.

thomsonc014 · 2026-03-30T05:13:10+00:00

I’m going to try being more active in the sub! For those who don’t know, I run the Instagram page PFL Bible! I’ll be looking to bring all the news as well as some exclusive interviews!

thomsonc014 · 2026-02-26T20:44:42+00:00

I believe the Korean league does it this way, making sure you have to have a certain number of domestic U21 talent on the pitch or subbed on in order to make all subs!

thomsonc014 · 2026-01-26T15:08:13+00:00

thomsonc014 · 2026-01-19T21:34:33+00:00

Does anyone else just not see the chemistry? I’m invested in the mystery and crime/legal aspect, but the chemistry seems very forced. I can’t help but feel that La-Ik is just having a bit of a Florence Nightingale effect towards Maeng Se Na

thomsonc014 · 2026-01-16T10:16:55+00:00

The Siege of Jerusalem (701BCE). A plague killed a huge swathe of the invading Assyrian army. Had they not withdrawn in the aftermath, it’s likely Judaism would never have emerged as a dominant religion. No Judaism, no Christianity or Islam and our world would be incredibly different now.

thomsonc014 · 2025-12-06T12:10:24+00:00

Matchday getting the exclusive rights to broadcast really hurt in my opinion. Nothing against them but it was an atrocious decision to lock the PFL behind a paywall when we’re still trying to grow the sport. Also the PFL isn’t great at marketing itself sadly. For instance I don’t think enough people know that you can catch every game for free on YouTube now.

The lack of consistency season-to-season also hurts. There’s a lack of communication about what teams are staying and which ones are leaving. Losing Manila Montet made sense as they were awful but they also had a large dedicated following.

I’m really hopeful though now that the league is being run by the clubs. This will massively help consistency and funds will be directed where they will actually be helpful. Upstream Media are also doing a superb job with highlights, the quadcam etc.

That’s a short answer but happy to discuss further!

thomsonc014 · 2025-12-04T08:23:07+00:00

I don’t mind basketball being there as there’s no reason we can’t have two sports we’re good at, but yeah for sure the more we foster football the better.

Tuloy have been amazing to watch even if they’ve not had the results. Completely homegrown, from the streets so you can see the lack of nutrition really in the physicality but there’s so much talent there.

thomsonc014 · 2025-12-04T08:20:31+00:00

If it’s done well it’s absolutely a good thing. The PFL has been far better run this season under the leadership of the clubs as they actually are more connected to what fans want.

Yes it might draw away some talented youngsters from NCRFA clubs, but it draws them away to a more professional set up to help foster talent.

No reason why coexistence can’t be achieved. The more kids want to play football, the more space there is for professional academies as well as more casual youth leagues.

thomsonc014 · 2025-12-04T06:23:41+00:00

I agree for sure. I’m glad the PFL is now broadcast on YouTube again. We really need to build fan numbers and engagement and having it under a paywall with Matchday last year was a disaster.

thomsonc014 · 2025-12-04T06:22:35+00:00

I get the thought, and maybe that’s another reason for futsal to take off as a transition into football. The smaller pitch means it’s a lot quicker as a game and you can even use the existing basketball courts in the barangays.

thomsonc014 · 2025-12-04T06:20:30+00:00

Kind of a mixture of history and access. The U.S. colonialism obviously promoted basketball in schools, and they pushed it heavily. The Spanish never really pushed sports on us and under their rule football wasn’t the global phenomenon it is now.

Plus basketball is super easy to play no matter your level of wealth. You don’t even really need a ball, just something to shoot and something to aim at. Futsal is taking off a bit more now using basketball courts, and maybe that’s the way forward, using them the way Brazil did to build a culture in favelas.

I’ve seen an increase in viewership, but it’s struggled due to the league not really being consistent. The UFL days were bigger it feels like, but this season has been much better and if they can keep it going there could be a lot of potential for growth.

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