[21] However, the end of the 2017 season also saw the departure of a third club in the league's history, Davao Aguilas F. [23] Despite this, the league has received applications from several new clubs aspiring to join the PFL. [21] Revival and continued organization[edit] The PPL effectively folded after the PFF announced that it has revoked its sanction of the league on May 3, 2019, due to its non compliance to the agreement with PFF.
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[55] The league is professional in nature, clubs are intended to have a share of the league's broadcast revenues and sponsorship. Each club is allowed to be assisted by the league in securing their own sponsors. [1] The professional status of the league is recognized by the Games and Amusements Board, the regulatory body for professional sports in the Philippines. [56] In October 2018, the Philippines Football Federation was awarded the League Development award by the Asian Football Confederation for its organization of the PFL. [57] Club identity[edit] All PFL clubs were required under the PFF club licensing regulations to have a name that includes the name of their home locality. The clubs were also required to have nicknames, crests, and colors based on the unique characteristics of their home locality.
[68] Notes[edit] ^ Has entered the PFL as a guest, a non-professional club ^ The PFF is the operator of the PFF National Training Center, and is the ADT's home venue as they are under the PFF's operation. ^ Mendiola plan to host matches at a temporary home venue while the club's stadium is being constructed. [49] ^ Temporary home stadium in Capas, Tarlac. However, United City's partner local government unit is the nearby province of Pampanga, where they plan to build its own stadium. [52] ^ Originally founded as Ceres-La Salle, and was renamed to United City following MMC Sportz's takeover in 2020.
[19] Ceres-Negros won their second title. [20] Replacement by the Philippine Premier League[edit] In late-2018, Triple CH led by Thailand-based Filipino businessman Bernie Sumayao became involved in the league and has entered talks with PFF chairman Mariano Araneta. [21] He was appointed as the league's new commissioner. [22] Sumayao pledged to institute financial and structural reforms in the league; including a rebrand of the league to the "Philippine Premier League" (PPL) starting the 2019 season, more favorable sponsorship policies, and the disestablishment of the franchise fee in favor of a less expensive registration fee for clubs. [21] At least eight teams were projected to play in the PPL's inaugural season.
[58] Players and salaries[edit] Participating clubs were allowed to have between 25 and 30 players. Reportedly in September 2016, four foreign players were to be allowed per club, with at least one coming from an AFC country. [9] On January 17, 2017, it was reported that this foreign player limit rule was yet to be finalized by the PFF. [59] The PFL reportedly planned to have a salary cap and a salary floor. [10] Youth development[edit] All participating clubs in the PFL were required to commit to the organization and development of at least two youth teams, one under 18 and another under 15. The clubs' youth teams were required to participate in competitions organized by the Philippine Football Federation.
Clubs were given until December 2016 to formally apply to join the PFL. [3] The league competition was slated to begin in either the late March or early April in 2017. [1] By April 1, 2017, the PFF confirmed the participation of 8 clubs from - Ilocos United and Stallion Laguna from Luzon; JPV Marikina, Kaya F.
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Plus, the 2021 season saw both the return of the league cup, set to be organized in April, [42] and a slight expansion of the league, [43] with PFL commissioner Coco Torre announcing in February that Loyola F. (returning to the league after competing for the last time in 2018) and former UFL team Laos F. (on his official debut) had submitted their respective requests to join the competition. [44] Competition format[edit] The PFL followed a traditional home-and-away double round robin format from the 2018 to 2019 seasons, although some clubs did not have their home stadiums.
[58] Stadiums[edit] The clubs of the PFL were required to have a certified home stadium either through ownership of the stadium or having an active contract with the owners of the stadium. Likewise, all clubs were required to have access to or own a training field and facility, [58] although some clubs have been allowed to provisionally participate even without a designated home stadium. Media coverage[edit] Press conference held prior to a league match between Ceres-Negros and Kaya-Iloilo. May 11, 2018. The Philippine Football Federation had an agreement with the People's Television Network to broadcast matches of the league which was signed in April 2017[60] though the network coverage of the league didn't last at least half a season. [61] Matches since then were live streamed through the MyCujoo online platform.
[65] The Qatar Airways sponsorship deal signed with the league in January 2020 includes provisions to broadcast selected matches live on television. [66] On October 15, during the virtual conference of the official launch of the 2020 PFL season, PFF President Mariano Araneta announced the partnership with One Play Sports as digital content partner. [67] Matches for the 2020 season were broadcast on cable television through EXPTV on Cignal and on the PFL's social media.
Eleven clubs have played in the PFL since its inception in 2017, up to and including the 2020 season. The following six teams competed in the 2020 edition; three of them have been competing since 2017, while the Azkals Development Team (as guests) and Maharlika Manila made their official debut. The most recent expansion team is Cebu F. C., which will make their debut in the upcoming 2021 season. [47] Philippines Football League Team Location Stadium Capacity Joined PFL Team founded Best finish Ref. Azkals Development Team[a] Carmona, Cavite PFF National Training Center[b] 1, 000 2020 3rd (2020) Dynamic Herb Cebu Cebu City Dynamic Herb–Borromeo Sports Complex 500 2022 2021 TBD [47] Kaya–Iloilo Iloilo City Iloilo Sports Complex 7, 000 2017 1996 2nd (2018, 2019, 2020) [48] Maharlika Manila Manila Rizal Memorial Stadium 12, 873 5th (2020) Mendiola 1991 Imus, Cavite City of Imus Grandstand and Track Oval[c] 4, 800 2019 1991 4th (2020) Stallion Laguna Biñan, Laguna Biñan Football Stadium 2, 580 2002 3rd (2019) [50][51] United City (Ceres-Negros) Capas, Tarlac New Clark City Athletics Stadium[d] 20, 000 2012[e] 1st (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020) Timeline[edit] League member Former member Guest team Champions[edit] Organization[edit] The Philippines Football League, along with the PFF Cup, is managed by Liga Futbol Inc.
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[24] The PFL was consequently revived, with a third season planned to commence within the year. [25] The new format proceeded as planned, with Ceres–Negros claiming their third consecutive league title despite internal managerial struggles. [26] The PFL secured a three-year sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways on January 26, 2020, with the Qatari firm becoming the Airline partner and Title Sponsor of the PFL. [27] Negotiations for deal occurred as early as November 2019. [28] The league was formally renamed as "The Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways" as a result of the sponsorship. [29][30] The 2020 season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was later held in a bio-secure bubble in Carmona, Cavite from October 28 to November 9, 2020, while the edition of the Copa Paulino Alcantara was cancelled, due to the time constraints caused by the original postponement.
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