Veterans Eva Madarang and Camille Rodriguez have been included in the Philippine women’s national team lineup for the 19th Asian Games, as unveiled on Tuesday by new head coach Mark Torcaso.
The two players were among those left out of the squad for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand last July, but are part of the 21-player roster for the Asiad.
The Asian Games will be Torcaso’s first competition in charge of the Filipinas since he was tapped as the new head coach in August, replacing Alen Stajcic.
The full roster is as follows:
GOAL KEEPERS:
Kiara Fontanilla
Olivia McDaniel
Inna Palacios
DEFENDERS:
Reina Bonta
Jessika Cowart
Sofia Harrison
Hali Long
Eva Madarang
MIDFIELDERS:
Anicka Castañeda
Sara Eggesvik
Kaya Hawkinson
Natalie Oca
Isabella Pasion
Quinley Quezada
Jaclyn Sawicki
Camille Rodriguez
FORWARDS:
Sarina Bolden
Alisha del Campo
Katrina Guillou
Chandler McDaniel
Meryll Serrano
The Filipinas will open their campaign on Friday, September 22 against Hong Kong, before playing the Korea Republic on Monday, September 25, and Myanmar on Thursday, September 28. All matches in Group E will be held at the Wenzhou Sports Center Stadium.
All group winners along with the three best group runner-ups will qualify to the knockout stage.
